Afrofuturistic Writing
History of Afrofuturism
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: History of Afrofuturism
Overview
“Let's discover the names that made history in the Afrofuturist movement and how they developed ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: History of Afrofuturism, which is part of the Domestika online course: Afrofuturistic Writing . Unlock the secrets of Afrofuturistic character creation and ignite your scriptwriting journey today..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class we will talk about how Afrofuturism came about. And I wanted to start by making a very important distinction. Perhaps because the name futurism is present in the context of Afrofuturism, You might get confused with this movement that emerged in Italy in the 20th century. But Italian futurism is expressed there in the Futurism Manifesto, it is diametrically opposed to Afrofuturism at times. And I wanted to make this distinction of exactly what these points are. Why don't Afrofuturists consider themselves part of the futurist movement? Firstly, futurism was created at a time whe...”
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Course summary for: Afrofuturistic Writing
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Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Writing
savagefiction
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Ale Santos is a renowned Brazilian writer, screenwriter and podcaster, known for his innovative approach to Afrofuturist literature. His book "The Last Ancestral" has marked a milestone by being the first futuristic fiction published by a large publishing house in Brazil.
Santos has been a finalist for the prestigious Jabuti award and winner of the Yes to Racial Equality trophy, establishing himself as an influential voice in contemporary narrative.
Throughout his career, he has worked on various storytelling projects, including comics, plays and entertainment for companies. His work has been featured in global science fiction anthologies such as Intel's Tomorrow Project. In addition, he has collaborated with media such as Intercept Brasil, Superinteressante Brasil and Vice Brasil.
Recently, he was cited by the Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) as the most popular Afrofuturist author of the new generation in Brazil and, in the NY Times, he was also recognized as one of the most important exponents of science fiction in Latin America.
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