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Explore the DUST Multiverse on our App: The world's first A.I. leader embarks on an enchanting journey where she discovers just how limited her programming truly is. “Afro Algorithms“ by Anatola Araba Voiced of Robin Quivers, Ava Raiin, and Hoji Fortuna Connect with the Filmmaker: More About “Afro Algorithms“: This 3D animated short film in the Afro-Futurist genre explores topics of AI and bias. In a distant future, an artificial intelligence named Aero is inaugurated as the world’s first AI leader. However, she soon finds that important worldviews are missing from her databank, including the stories of the historically marginalized and oppressed. A slate of well-known Black actors lend their voices to the film, including Robin Quivers, Ava Raiin, and Hoji Fortuna. “Afro Algorithms“ Credits: A vision by / Anatola Writer, Director, Producer / Anatola Araba Aero / Ava Raiin Miriam / Robin Quivers Dr. Richards / Hoji Fortuna Lead 3D Animator / Duru Azubuike 3D Animators / Daniel Patrick Ezenwa 3D Animators / Noah Olayinka Aliu 3D Animators / Sixx Mahmud Lead 3D Environment Animator / Nkosana Ngwenya 3D Environment Designer / Hemal Patel Original Score by / Jeebrahil “The Gold“ Performed by / Ava Raiin “The Gold“ Written by / Ava Raiin and Sye Elaine Spence “The Gold“ Produced by / David Sisko VFX Artist / Dozie Nwabueze VFX Artist / Mahmood ul Hasan Motion Graphics Artist / Mahmood ul Hasan Sound Designer / Elle Rose Rinaldi Sound Mixer / Elle Rose Rinaldi Casting Assistants / Jae Winters Casting Assistants / Alyssa Craig Scientific Consultant / Wei Ji Ma Pan-African Leader Consultant / Mayannah Beauvoir Storyboard Consultant / David C. Zung Story Contultants / Naomi Aeon Story Consultants / Sadah Espii Proctor Story Consultants / Ruth Atkinson Audio Description by / Woman of Her Word Special Thanks / Sharifa Johka Special Thanks / Ian Daly Special Thanks / Darrell Wilson Special Thanks / Enid Zentelis Supported By / Artizen and Black Realities Supported By / Mozilla Creative Media Awards Supported By / RE: Inside Out Focus Fund Supported By / The NFFTY Pitch Competition Subscribe to the DUST and ALTER newsletter: Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: #DUST #scifi #shortfilm About DUST: DUST presents thought-provoking science fiction content, exploring the future of humanity through the lens of science and technology. From timeless classics to cutting-edge movies, series, short films, and podcasts, DUST acquires, produces and distributes all content types. DUST is also available on Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, AppleTV, Fubo, IMDBTV, iOS, Peacock, Roku, Redbox, Samsung TV, Sling, STIRR, Tivo, Vizio, Xumo and 7Plus. On our OTT platforms, we offer cutting-edge and classic feature films, series, podcasts, and our entire shorts library. #TheFutureAwaits Watch on the DUST App: Subscribe to the DUST Newsletter: “ Connect with DUST Website: Sign-up for DUST newsletter: Watch DUST on your TV: Available on Roku, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Android more Watch more on YouTube: Follow Us on Facebook: Follow Us on Instagram: Listen to the DUST podcast: Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Castbox: iHeart: About Gunpowder Sky: Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.
