The third edition of the arts and culture festival “,†returns to ²İİ®tv, D.C., Nov. 14-17, at various locations around the city.
CulturalDC’s annual showcase will focus on how technology can be used to tell Black stories.
“‘Torrents’ is a vital platform for amplifying Black artists and creating space for forward-thinking cultural exchange,†said Kristi Maiselman, executive director and curator of CulturalDC.
The cultural festival will include a free panel discussion on Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon-3:30 p.m., followed by a networking mixer. This event will be held at 540 Penn Street NE, ²İİ®tv, D.C. This session will focus on incorporating technology, music, film, and performances with discussion panels by filmmakers, artists and technologists who share their experiences in Black storytelling.
The panels will be moderated by BPM’s Director of Emerging Media, Lisa Osborne. She is a veteran immersive and experimental media producer and has worked with the American Film Institute and Sundance Institute’s New Frontier programs.
“For decades, tech training, grants and other opportunities have been funneled into the hands of a few, essentially imprinting biases that exist in old or traditional media onto new storytelling tools,†said Osborne. “As AI and other new technologies become more embedded in our daily lives, it is important that access to these tools.â€
(BPM), the Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit, is a presenter through its BPMplus Art & Tech Showcase.
To register for the free session on Nov. 16, go to .