Afro Futcha, the electrifying creative alias of Diane Laidlaw, is a British multi-talented artist making waves in music and film. A newbie to the moving pictures scene, she’s already an award-nominated visionary, recognized by the Austin AI Film Festival and Escape.ai for her innovative work. She’s also the 1st place winner of Project Odyssey for her music video "What Do I Know," a captivating exploration of choice and consequence. Since 2023, Afro Futcha has been teaching Midjourney, sharing her expertise in AI-driven creativity. As a director, producer, writer, and musician, she crafts bold narratives—like the introspective short "Warm Coat" and the Blaxploitation-disco music video "GIVE IT TO ME," which tackles gentrification with alien flair.