NEXT COHORT · NOVEMBER 2026

Create and monetize AI videos that actually move people.

A three-week masterclass to build client-ready production skills, and land your first $500 to $1,000, starting from zero.

Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays
Duration
3 Weeks (6 Classes)
Local Entry Point
Nigeria & Global
Target Outcomes

Who Is This Program Designed For?

Complete Beginners

Those who have never generated a line of AI prompts or edited a video, but want to learn a high-paying, future-proof skillset.

9-to-5 Professionals

Individuals looking for a structural, side-income channel that can be operated on weekends with remote global client potential.

Local Brand Marketers

Freelancers, social media managers, and copywriters looking to upsell cinematic, AI-native advertisements to local business networks.

Curriculum

Three Weeks of Applied Skills

Week One2 Sessions

Foundations & Visual Language

1
The Landscape & Toolsets

Bypassing traditional budgets, mapping platforms.

2
Cinematic Prompting

Visual language, camera motion, composition, lighting.

Week Two2 Sessions

Niche Mastery & Crafting the Work

3
Niche Deconstruction

UGC ads, product launches, virtual models.

4
Agentic Workflows & Post-Production

Deep-dive case study of the film "The Art of Yearning", workflow design, editing in CapCut.

Week Three2 Sessions

Monetization, Pitching & Launch

5
Securing Client Retainers

Pricing models, local business client outreach strategies.

6
Live Showcase & Review

Capstone projects, visual critique, portfolio readiness.

Instructor & Case Study

Taught Through a Real Production

Case Study — Trailer
Case Study

The Art of Yearning

Ardai Studios Co-Op Workflow — a study of cinematic pacing, character tracking, and dialogue transitions.

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Case Study — Episode 1
Case Study

Under One Roof — EP1

A Korean-Nigerian sitcom, blending love, culture and laughter.

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Stella Soribe
Your Instructor
Stella Soribe
Founder, Ardai Studios & Ardai Academy

From writer to AI filmmaker

The course is built by an instructor who moved from Career Development into AI-native filmmaking, first as a writer, then into full agentic production. The teaching method removes technical barriers for absolute beginners and focuses on what actually pays: a clear blueprint you can copy, and a practical path to client work.

  • A replicable production blueprint, taught session by session.
  • Beginner-first explanations with no assumed software background.
  • A monetization focus tied to real client and retainer outcomes.
Work Samples

Recent Productions from the Studio

A short selection of films, ads, and client deliverables produced with the same workflow you'll learn in the cohort. Tap a card for the brief and tools used.

Food Ad01:02
Pizza Jungle — Simba Pepperoni Promo
Pizza Jungle · 2026

A vertical promo ad for Pizza Jungle's Simba Pepperoni offer, produced with an AI-native workflow.

Tools
CapCut, Invideo Agent Two
Format
9:16 vertical
Type
Promotional ad
Spec Ad01:22
Clover Spec Ad
Ardai Studios · 2026

A spec advertisement for Clover, built with an agentic AI workflow combining video generation, copy, and post-production.

Tools
Invideo Agent One, Claude, CapCut
Workflow
Agent One generation → Claude scripting → CapCut assembly
Turnaround
3 days
Behind the Scenes01:11
Sara's Cooking Show (BTS)
Ardai Studios · 2026

A behind-the-scenes look at Sara's Cooking Show, produced end-to-end with an agentic AI workflow.

Tools
OpenArt Vibe Director, CapCut
Workflow
Vibe Director scenes → assembly edit in CapCut
Turnaround
2 hours
UGC00:15
Get Ready With Me — UGC
Ardai Studios · 2026

A short-form UGC-style Get Ready With Me spot generated end-to-end with Pollo AI.

Tools
Pollo AI
Format
9:16 vertical
Turnaround
10 minutes
Food / Lifestyle01:22
Food Review | Naija edition
Ardai Studios · 2026

Join Monique and Ashley as they try Nigerian food for the first time.

Tools
Invideo Agent One, Claude, CapCut
Turnaround
4 hours
Series02:06
Vincent and Keanah Honeymoon Series — Day 1: Trip to Cancun
Ardai Studios · 2026

Day one of Vincent and Keanah's honeymoon series, following the couple on their trip to Cancun.

Tools
Invideo, CapCut
Format
9:16 vertical
Turnaround
48 hours
Commercial00:45
Coolsmokes Commercial
Coolsmokes · 2026

A vertical commercial for Coolsmokes, produced with an AI-native studio workflow.

Format
9:16 vertical
Type
Commercial ad
Duration
45 seconds
What's Included

Course Assets & Materials

Weekly Live Training & Recording Archive

Saturday and Sunday live sessions and a full playback archive.

Production Project Assets

Raw exports, character prompts, and treatment notes from "The Art of Yearning".

The Practical Prompt Patterns Vault

Cinematic commands categorized by lens, grading, and camera angles.

Client Cold-Pitch & Outreach Playbook

Tested message structures and pitch layouts for first paid clients.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The course starts from absolute zero. If you can use a browser, you can follow along. We cover prompting, AI video tools, and basic editing in CapCut step by step.

A smartphone or laptop with a stable internet connection is enough. You don't need a camera, microphone, or professional editing rig. All production happens with AI tools and CapCut.

Plan for about 4 to 6 hours per week. That includes the live weekend sessions and a small amount of practice between classes so the workflow becomes second nature.

Every session is recorded and added to your archive within 24 hours, so you can catch up at your own pace and keep up with the cohort.

The goal is to leave the cohort with a portfolio piece, a pricing model, and an outreach playbook ready to use. Results depend on the work you put into client outreach, but the path to your first $500 to $1,000 is clearly mapped.

Student Work

What Students Ship in Three Weeks

Every ad below was created by a student within two to three weeks of learning AI video creation. The last one was built live in class, start to finish.

Sports Apparel01:26
Adidas — Spec Ad
Joy & Promise · Team Project · 2026

A spec commercial for Adidas, created as a team collaboration by Joy and Promise during class and presented as their class project.

Students
Joy & Promise
Format
16:9 landscape
Type
Spec commercial · Class project
Duration
1 min 26 sec
Beauty Ad00:43
Glowelle — Lip Gloss Campaign
Precious Jimoh · Student · 2026

A lip-gloss campaign created by Precious Jimoh within one month of learning AI video creation.

Student
Precious Jimoh
Format
9:16 vertical
Turnaround
8 hours
Beauty Ad00:27
Zaron Lipgloss Campaign
Sophia · Student · 2026

A lip-gloss campaign created by Sophia within one month of learning AI video creation.

Student
Sophia
Format
9:16 vertical
Turnaround
1 month of training
Food Ad00:52
Jazzy's Burger — Spec Ad
Precious Jimoh · Student · 2026

A vertical burger brand ad built by Precious Jimoh within the first weeks of learning AI video creation.

Student
Precious Jimoh
Format
9:16 vertical
Experience
2–3 weeks of training
Beauty00:23
Perfume Brand — Spec Ad
Sophie · Student · 2026

A short fragrance spot by Sophie, cut to a clean product-led rhythm.

Student
Sophie
Format
9:16 vertical
Experience
2–3 weeks of training
Beverage00:41
Fanta — Spec Ad
Sophie · Student · 2026

Sophie's second spec ad, a beverage spot with a brand-safe look and pacing.

Student
Sophie
Format
9:16 vertical
Experience
2–3 weeks of training
Live Demo00:31
Sure — Live Class Build
Stella Soribe · In class · 2026

The Sure ad, built live in class from brief to final export so students can follow every decision.

Built by
Stella Soribe, live in class
Format
16:9 landscape
Session
Live walkthrough
Food Brand00:40
Terra Jollof Mix — Spec Ad
Faziyyah · Student · 2026

A brand spot for Terra Jollof Mix created by Faziyyah within her first weeks of learning AI video creation.

Student
Faziyyah
Format
16:9 landscape
Experience
2–3 weeks of training
Tech Product00:37
Samsung — Product Reveal Ad
Sophia · Student · 2026

A product reveal spot for Samsung created by Sophia within three to four weeks of learning AI video creation.

Student
Sophia
Format
16:9 landscape
Experience
3–4 weeks of training
Testimonials

What Students Say After Three Weeks

Precious JimohCohort student · July 2026

“ I came in with almost no knowledge of AI and had never created a video in my life. Within three weeks I could make UGC videos, short films, and commercial ads. The highlight was learning how to turn an idea into an actual finished project.

Toriam D.Cohort student · July 2026

“ Started this class with zero knowledge and in just three weeks I'm able to bring my ideas to life. The coach took her time to make sure we understood, and the assignments make it practical — you actually create on your own.

SophiaCohort student · July 2026

“ You broke down the whole AI video creation well. I enjoyed the practical aspects — you showed the process, the tools, even how to get monetized. Honestly, a good use of my money.

FawziyyahCohort student · July 2026

“ I had never created an AI video before. After just the first class I made a video that had people asking if it was really AI. Every class was practical and hands-on — I wasn't just learning theory, I was actually creating.

EdwinCohort student · July 2026

“ Mrs. Stella explains every step clearly, making even complex topics easy to understand, and she follows up with every member of the cohort. Choosing to learn from her was definitely one of the best decisions I made.

AtilolaCohort student · July 2026

“ My goal was to create animation videos for my child to aid his school and religious learning — I can confidently say I now have the skills. I absolutely loved the hands-on approach and the depth Stella brought to every class.

MelodyCohort student · July 2026

“ This training took me from being an observer to actually becoming a creator. The biggest highlight was how practical the classes were — we created something at the end of every single class.

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