24 HOURS OF BLACK FUTURES BLACK AI FILM FESTIVAL
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AI, Black Cinema, and the Battle for Cultural Sovereignty
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Most public discussions about AI are framed through the concerns of Hollywood studios, technology companies, and professional guilds. The focus is usually on intellectual property, labor displacement, market disruption, and shareholder value. Those concerns matter, but they are not where the story begins for Black filmmakers.
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2025 Black Perspectives | Chicago International Film Festival
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A pre-history: The Black Perspectives program at the Chicago International Film Festival, celebrating its 28th year, honors decades of efforts by filmmakers and communities to highlight Black cinema. Festivals emerged to provide a platform, preserve archives, and nurture filmmakers in a landscape where mainstream industry often overlooked or suppressed their contributions. The importance of these festivals remains vital.
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Living within the Frame
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The Mirror Can Be Turned: Kimberly Offord and the Chicago AI Film Festival
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