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“Futurists" is an 8-episode docuseries that celebrates various industry leaders who are pushing boundaries with technology and innovation. The series aims to inspire others to see what's possible when you think outside the box. By showing our audience eight examples of these thought leaders, we're hoping to encourage social change and enriching content in an often disposable media space. Through compelling cinematography and editing, we aimed to make this series an eye-catching and appealing way to inform people about the wonderful technology in the world around them.

The series has accumulated over 14.3 million views since its launch and won the 2020 Telly Award for the non-scripted web series category. Notable episodes include features on Coral Vita and Andrea Jenkins, which received significant recognition and awards​ (The Shorty Awards)​ .

FUTURISTS is an 8-part docu-series profiling trailblazers who are revolutionizing their industries and changing the future for good. IN THE KNOW X RYOT EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Nigel Tierney Josh Gold PRODUCER Michael Broccolo CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mary Ahlman DIRECTOR Karen Masumoto DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Joanna Nguyen EDITOR Ari Bre Bre SOUND RECORDING David Grinbaum GRAPHIC DESIGN Aisha Yousef MARKETING Jonathan Montaos
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CHANGE THE THINGS YOU CANNOT ACCEPT.

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FILMS

FUTURISTS: An 8-part docu-series profiling trailblazers who are revolutionizing their industries and changing the future for good. EPISODE 3: ANDREA JENKINS Andrea is an activist, writer, poet, and the first openly transgender African-American woman elected to public office in the United States. To learn more about Andrea’s work visit https://andreajenkinsforward8.org/ CREATED BY In The Know X RYOT SUBJECT Andrea Jenkins EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Nigel Tierney Josh Gold PRODUCER Michael Broccolo CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mary Ahlman DIRECTOR Karen Masumoto DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Joanna Nguyen EDITOR Mary Ahlman ADDITIONAL EDITING Karen Masumoto COLORIST Loren White SOUND RECORDING Jeff DesLauriers SOUND DESIGN Kristian Nord ASSISTANT EDITORS Jason Alexander Alex Rodriguez GRAPHIC DESIGN Aisha Yousef MARKETING Jonathan Montaos
FUTURISTS is an 8-part docu-series profiling trailblazers who are revolutionizing their industries and changing the future for good. EPISODE 6: TAYLOR LANE Taylor Lane is an industrial designer and surfer building surf craft out of upcycled materials. His current project, the Cigarette Surfboard, is made up of over 10,000 cigarette butts picked up from local beaches and intended to prompt meaningful conversations around ocean conservation. To learn more about Taylor’s work visit https://www.thecigarettesurfboard.com/ CREDITS: CREATED BY In The Know X RYOT SUBJECTS Taylor Lane EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Nigel Tierney Josh Gold PRODUCER Michael Broccolo CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mary Ahlman DIRECTOR Karen Masumoto DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Joanna Nguyen ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE Ben Judkins Connor Trimble EDITOR Mary Ahlman ADDITIONAL EDITING Karen Masumoto COLORIST Loren White SOUND RECORDING Ernie Munoz SOUND DESIGN Kristian Nord ASSISTANT EDITORS Jason Alexander Ryan Eakins GRAPHIC DESIGN Aisha Yousef MARKETING Jonathan Montaos
WATCH ALL 8 EPISODES
WATCH ALL 8 EPISODES

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