From Still to Motion: AI Video Workshop | Imperial PhotoSoc × Pollo AI
From Still to Motion: Photography × AI Video
A free, hands-on AI video workshop at Imperial College London, open to students and external creators.
What if your favourite photo could become a moving scene? Join Imperial College Union Photography Society (PhotoSoc), Pollo AI and CoAI Club to experiment with AI video, creative direction and visual storytelling. Whether you're into photography, filmmaking, design, engineering or just curious, you'll have time to create something of your own. No prior AI video experience needed.
Meet our guest creators
Grigoriy Geniyevskiy (Griggen) — Digital Creator. An Irish creator based in London with over 2 million followers across social media, combining photography, traditional filmmaking and AI to make cinematic visuals and creative tutorials.
Martin Miller — Industrial & Product Design Leader. With over 25 years' experience developing products for brands including SharkNinja and KOHLER, Martin combines design, photography and AI filmmaking. He'll explore turning a still image into a cinematic scene using Pollo Cinema. X / OriginalMarza.
What you'll do
From still to motion: turn a photograph or text prompt into a short AI-generated video.
Behind the creative choices: explore framing, motion, style and storytelling with creator examples and guidance.
Create, share, connect: experiment hands-on, compare ideas with other students and enjoy a short showcase.
Credits, on-site awards & opportunities
800 Pollo AI credits (approx. £22 value) for each eligible attendee who checks in at the workshop, with redemption instructions shared on site.
On-site awards: one selected participant receives a one-month Pro membership with 3,000 credits (£67 value); two others each receive a one-month Pro membership with 800 credits (£22 value each).
Pollo AI Global Campus Ambassador programme: Pollo AI is recruiting students to connect campus creators and organise creative activities. The programme advertises a US$300/month base reward, with potential earnings up to US$1,800/month, plus official recognition, recommendation letters and career-development opportunities. Ambassador roles are application-based and subject to Pollo AI's selection and programme terms, not automatic event rewards. Explore the programme · Apply here.
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When & where
Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 2:00–5:00 PM (UK time)
Physics Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2), Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2BW
Free admission · In person · Registration approval required
Who can join? Imperial students and external creators, filmmakers, designers and anyone interested in exploring AI video are welcome to register. PhotoSoc membership is not required. Places are limited and registration approval is required.
Bring: a charged laptop if you can, and an original photograph or visual idea you would like to try. You can create a free Pollo AI account ahead of time to spend more of the session creating.
In collaboration with: Imperial PhotoSoc (Instagram) · Pollo AI · CoAI Club
Event photos or short videos may be captured for recap content. Please speak to the check-in team if you prefer not to appear in identifiable close-ups; interviews are recorded with consent.