Forbes 30 Under 30 futurist, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of Reimagine Story Lab, Anatola Araba stands at the intersection of AI, art, and social justice. Her groundbreaking film Afro Algorithms made history as the first sci-fi short sent to the Moon and has been showcased at MoMA, Lincoln Center, and Art Basel. An NYU Tisch graduate, Anatola’s work explores AI ethics, algorithmic bias, and the power of imagination to shape equitable futures. She has consulted for the UN Development Programme on AI and SDGs, and her immersive storytelling empowers marginalized communities. A sought-after speaker at Infosys, UN, and major tech forums, she advocates for centering diverse voices in technology and futures design.
Anatola Araba is a Forbes 30 Under 30 futurist, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of Reimagine Story Lab. An NYU Tisch graduate, her groundbreaking film Afro Algorithms explores AI ethics and algorithmic bias through Afrofuturistic storytelling. The film made history as the first sci-fi short sent to the Moon and has been featured at prestigious venues including MoMA, Lincoln Center, and Art Basel. Anatola has consulted for the UN Development Programme on how AI and emerging technologies can advance Sustainable Development Goals, with focus on bridging the digital divide. Her work has been recognized by AT&T Film Awards, American Black Film Festival, and Social Impact Media Awards. As a speaker and thought leader, she addresses the intersection of AI, culture, imagination, and social justice at forums including World Economic Forum, Infosys Crossroads, and United Nations gatherings. Her mission is to reimagine technology as a tool for equity and empowerment.
The Questions That Drive Their Work
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How does AI bias affect marginalized communities?
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What role does imagination play in shaping the future?
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Can technology be decolonized?
THEIR CHOSEN OBJECT
The skull of Sophia The Robot
"Creativity is the greatest tool of humanity."
What it represents
Anatola’s work demonstrates how speculative storytelling can address real-world issues of algorithmic bias and representation in AI.
She uses immersive media and virtual worlds to instill agency and hope in historically marginalized communities.
