Emmy Award-winning editor Duncan Thomsen, the creative mind behind the viral 'Last Supper Selfies' phenomenon, has announced the launch of a new AI-focused production studio in the United Kingdom. The venture, AiStudiosUK.com, represents a collaborative effort between Thomsen, former Gogglebox producer Ollie Durrant, and Angel Eye Media Managing Director Richard Osborne.
Thomsen, who serves as the founder of both Artificial Studios and Artificial Academy, gained international recognition in 2023 when he created the viral Last Supper Selfies project, which offered a contemporary reimagining of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting. The project captured widespread attention across social media platforms and demonstrated the creative potential of artificial intelligence in artistic expression.
The newly established studio aims to produce diverse content spanning multiple genres and platforms, including scripted productions, factual programming, commercial advertisements, and social media content. According to the company's announcement, AiStudiosUK will collaborate with freelance creative professionals from traditional media backgrounds who are seeking to leverage emerging AI technology in their work.
The studio has already begun delivering AI-generated sequences for several high-profile productions across major streaming and broadcasting platforms. Their portfolio includes work for Prime Video, ITV, and Channel 4, demonstrating their capability to serve established entertainment industry clients. Additionally, the studio has created branded content for major commercial clients, including a notable campaign for Coca-Cola and a Gousto advertisement that was featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Addressing concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on the creative industry, Thomsen emphasized the studio's mission to empower rather than replace human creativity. "The rapid advance of AI is a genuine concern to many, but we see it as a moment to take control of the technology and an opportunity to enhance creativity and skills across the industry at a time when many freelancers are struggling," Thomsen stated.
The studio's approach includes a strong educational component through its collaboration with The Artificial Academy, where creative professionals can acquire new skills to master AI technology. "That's why AIStudiosUK is working in collaboration with The Artificial Academy, where talented and creative individuals are re-skilling to master this groundbreaking technology," Thomsen explained.
The launch of AiStudiosUK comes at a time when artificial intelligence has become an increasingly prominent topic within the television and entertainment industry. The timing reflects growing interest in AI applications for content creation, as well as ongoing discussions about how the technology will reshape traditional production methods and creative workflows in the coming years.
