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Urbanworld Film Festival Embraces AI in Celebrating Diversity

Updated 2026-06-15 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Urbanworld Film Festival is marking its 30th anniversary by accepting AI-generated films and launching a new partnership with New York’s New School. This initiative aims to explore the intersection of technology and storytelling, reflecting the evolving landscape of media production.

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Urbanworld Festival to Accept AI-Generated Films for 30th Anniversary, Launches ‘UrbanworldAI’ in Partnership with NY’s New School (EXCLUSIVE)

As Hollywood continues to wrestle with how to reckon with AI’s omnipresence, the Urbanworld Film Festival has opted for a full-on embrace. The New York-based festival dedicated to championing BIPOC stories — which has seen the likes of Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Nina DaCosta and Cord Jefferson make

2026-06-15 13:00 UTC