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International Residency in Artificial Intelligence for Female Emerging Creators
THE FUTURE IS HUMAN. AI IS THE MEDIUM. RIO IS THE BRIDGE.
THE MANIFESTO
Promote innovation, equity, and global connection through collectivity, creativity, and technology.
AIR-Rio is born to be the bridge between the talent of the Global South and the vanguard of Artificial Intelligence, driving the future of storytelling to be HUMAN, DIVERSE, and POTENT.
THE ALLIANCE
AIR RIO unites two complementary institutional forces:
Non-profit organization dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and professional development focused on gender equity and female representation in the audiovisual industry.
Latin America's most consolidated artistic residency ecosystem, with over 25 years of experience in contemporary research and production.
THE FORMAT: 10 | 45 | RIO
An intensive 45-day immersion in Rio de Janeiro for 10 female emerging creators (5 Brazilian and 5 international).
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The Experience
Professional acceleration and collective living at CAPACETE, fostering deep collaboration between global and local creators in an immersive creative environment.
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The Lab
A cutting-edge creative studio where participants learn, experiment, and co-create with Generative AI tools to shape original vertical narratives, merging advanced technology with Rio's unique cultural pulse.
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The Outcome
The residency will culminate in the production of 10 high-impact works, developed as either independent short films or episodes of a series. This versatile format ensures that each creator can master the AI medium to its fullest potential, resulting in a global showcase of innovative, market-ready narratives.
The Largest Digital Inclusion Network in Latin America
The 32 Naves do Conhecimento (Tech Hubs) form the pulsing grid of Rio de Janeiro’s technological infrastructure . These high-tech community centers are strategically distributed across the city’s underserved areas to democratize innovation, ensuring that the tools for digital sovereignty reach the most vibrant and untapped creative talents at the grassroots level.
• Massive Infrastructure: A network of 32 units equipped with high-speed connectivity, digital labs, and creative studios.
• Civic Hubs: More than just classrooms, they are innovation incubators that serve as the heartbeat of Rio’s "AI City" vision.
• Institutional Strength: Managed by the City of Rio, this network provides AIR Rio with a direct line to thousands of potential creators and a solid governmental foundation.
IMPACT AND LEGACY
Empowering Future Leaders
Transforms emerging creators into industry innovators, equipped to lead and redefine the AI-driven creative economy.
Leadership in Knowledge
Ensures the Global South not only consumes technology but actively shapes the future of its own cultural narratives.
Global Connectivity
Builds a permanent bridge between Brazil and the Global South, fostering a South-South network of co-production, exchange, and technological sovereignty.
Digital Inclusion
Establishes a scalable model for technical training to reduce the technological and gender gap in emerging regions.
MARKET AND TERRITORY
Brazil Context
Brazil is a global digital leader, ranking in the top 3 worldwide for time spent on social media and online content consumption. While the country leads AI adoption in Latin America (54% of companies), women hold less than 25% of leadership roles. AIR Rio leverages this massive digital market to accelerate high-potential female talent, converting the gender gap into a competitive innovation advantage. We are empowering creators to master AI and serve one of the world's most engaged audiences with authentic, sovereign narrativos.
Rio AI City and Social Reach
Integrated with the Rio AI City vision, the project utilizes the network of 32 "Naves do Conhecimento" (Knowledge Hubs), high-tech community centers located in underserved areas. These Hubs function as innovation incubators, ensuring digital sovereignty and technological leadership reach creative talents across the city, extending far beyond corporate centers.
LEADERSHIP AND BOARD
Nagîla Guimarães
Global Strategic Director & Curator
Helmut Batista
Creative Director & Curator
Rashmi Lamba
Regional Director & Curator (India and Southeast Asia)
Chadi Zennedine
Regional Director & Curator (MENA, Africa and Europe)
Janaina Augustin
AI and Technological Innovation Consultant
Let's create together?
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