Afro Futcha
To imagine the future of cinema, you have to see it. For this ideas adventure, you’ll visit a 113‑year‑old vintage movie theatre just 6 minutes by foot from the conference venue, for a rare screening of select clips by Afro Futcha — a pioneering AI filmmaker exploring bold new frontiers of storytelling. Join Afro Futcha in an open dialogue about their creative process, the possibilities (and provocations) of AI in film, and how these tools might reshape imagination and the future of creativity — all while enjoying some freshly made popcorn! The session is hosted by creative technologist Gabriella Chihan Stanley.
Diane Louise Laidlaw, also known as Afro Futcha, is a UK-based, multi-award-winning AI filmmaker and creative technologist. One of the few Black women pioneering AI-driven storytelling, her work explores culture, identity, and futurism through bold, cinematic visuals. Diane blends technology and emotion to reimagine storytelling — and who gets to tell it. Her vision is reshaping the creative future.
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