LISA RUSSELL

I create cinematic, AI-driven stories that shape how we imagine the future.

I translate complex global systems, policies and data into human stories people can feel.

AI Art & Films

Speaking, Keynotes & Workshops

Writing, Curation & Thought Leadership

Leadership & Platforms

Lisa Russell is a Regional Emmy® Award–winning filmmaker, artist, curator and creative AI strategist working across film, generative media, and poetic narrative. Her work spans film festivals, the United Nations, and emerging platforms, where she builds cinematic story worlds that blend visual art, film, and poetry.

Where Darkness Meets the Algorithm

Featured during The Future of Humanity Art Walk at the World Economic Forum 2024

A Canvas Called Home

Finalist at the 2025 AI for Good Canvas of the Future Art Competition

The Ones Who Return

Featured at the Future of Humanity at Art Basel with Creative Switzerland

Summit of the Future

Showcased during the ITU / UNDP SDG Digital Event (2024)

Summit of the Future

Showcased during the ITU / UNDP SDG Digital Event (2024)

Summit of the Future

Showcased during the ITU / UNDP SDG Digital Event (2024)

Lisa has worked as an independent filmmaker and has a 20+ year portfolio of films that span the globe.

SELECT FILMS

AI-Generated FIlms

The Signal

Premiered at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026

You Decide

Opened the UN High-Level Launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governace

Last Broadcast from Earth

Premiered at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025

Moving On

Premiered at the COP29 Climate Change Conference

Climate Hax

Screened at the 2024 UN DGC Nairobi Conference

The Day the World Went Dark

Traditional Films

Mother's Cry

Short poetry film premiered during the 2015 SDG Summit

Heroines of Health

Short documentary film executive produced by GE Healthcare

UN International Year of Creative Economy

Short film for the IFC/World Bank Group Sustainability Exchange

#Create2030

Short promo video commissioned by former UN Assistant Secretary-General Thomas Gass

SCREENPLAYS

A Revolutionary Act

2020 Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Quarterfinalist

FESTIVALS

Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship

Quarterfinalist (2020)

Austin Film Festival

2nd Rounder

(2022)

Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Competition

Quarterfinalist

(2021)

BlueCat Screenplay Competition

Quarterfinalist

(2022)

Project Odyssey

Top 25 Behind the Scenes

(2025)

Atlanta International AI Film Festival (AIAIFF)

Official Selection

(2025)

Austin AI FIlm Festival

Official Selection

(2025)

Seattle AI International FIlm Festival

Official Selection

(2025)

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