Organised by British Film Institute (BFI)
Please note: Places for this event can be reserved at the LFF For Free desk in the BFI Southbank foyer from 10am on the day of the event. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. If you have reserved a place, you must arrive at least 15 minutes before the event start time or it may be reallocated.
This panel will have BSL interpretation.
A visual artist, sound artist, writer and editor come together to create a short Afrofuturist film and talk all things sci-fi and fantasy.
Through its various evolutions, Afrofuturism has always been a collaboration of Black history, combining the trauma, successes and culture to provide stories that move us beyond the past and into the future. Afro-Futures embodies this spirit, bringing together four Black emerging artists to create a collaborative film.
A visual artist, sound artist, writer and editor come together to create a short Afrofuturist film, layered with their singular talents. Join us as we screen this short film and then host a panel discussion with its creators.
Panellists: Xana, Simisolaoluwa Akande, Nse Asuquo
Host: Ramatoulie Bobb, BFI Film Academy Young Programmer
Commission artists: Xana, Simisolaoluwa Akande, Keisha Thompson, Nse Asuquo
BFI Film Academy Young Programmer Curators: Ramatoulie Bobb, Ruby Murphy and Hazel George