New Indigenous Ai film in preproduction
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Co-host: Welcome back, listeners! Today, we’ve got something truly special. I’m here with AI Pony, the creative force behind what could be the first Indigenous blockbuster film, titled DWD Code Walkers. AI Pony, thank you so much for joining us today.
AI Pony: Thanks for having me! I’m so excited to talk about this project. It’s been in the making for a long time, and there’s so much I want to share.
Co-host: Awesome! So, let’s start at the beginning. DWD Code Walkers—that’s a powerful title. Can you give us a taste of the story?
AI Pony: Absolutely. So, at its core, DWD Code Walkers follows a Navajo youth who forms an unlikely bond with a military AI Droid. Now, this isn’t just any AI—this Droid gains sentience, it starts to question its own purpose and identity. And together, these two characters—our Navajo protagonist and the AI—embark on a journey that explores themes of identity, heritage, and purpose.
Co-host: Wow, that’s a deep concept. So this AI Droid isn’t just a machine. It’s… learning? Maybe even learning to feel?
AI Pony: Exactly. And that’s where it gets exciting for me as an Indigenous storyteller. This isn’t just sci-fi for the sake of sci-fi; it’s about using this technology to explore really old and powerful questions that Indigenous people have always wrestled with. We’re bringing in elements of language, our history, and even ancient crystal technologies that were said to connect us to our ancestors—and our “star relatives,” what we might call the ancient ones.
Co-host: I love that. I feel like mainstream sci-fi often leaves out that spiritual connection, you know? It’s all technology without the soul. But it sounds like DWD Code Walkers is different—it has that spiritual depth.
AI Pony: That’s exactly it! Indigenous cultures have always seen technology differently. In our worldview, technology can be part of a spiritual journey. So, this Droid learning Navajo language, for example, isn’t just about translation. It’s learning our way of seeing the world. Language itself is a technology—it’s a way we encoded our wisdom, our understanding of the land, and our relationships with each other and the universe.
Co-host: Wow, I never thought of language as a technology. It’s almost like you’re saying language itself is this ancient code, kind of like DNA.
AI Pony: Precisely! Language carries knowledge and consciousness, like a living code. And through the film, the Droid experiences language as more than just data—it’s spirit, it’s history, it’s identity. So, the Droid isn’t just “understanding” Navajo words; it’s connecting with our culture on a deeper level.
Co-host: That’s powerful. Now, you mentioned crystal technology. Let’s get into that—what’s the role of these crystals in your story?
AI Pony: Yeah, this part is really close to my heart. So, in DWD Code Walkers, we explore the idea of crystals as a form of technology that Indigenous ancestors used. These weren’t just objects; they were tools for connection, communication, maybe even transportation across dimensions. Our ancestors are said to have used these crystals to connect with what we call our “star relatives”—beings or energies from beyond Earth.
Co-host: That’s fascinating. So, in the movie, are these crystals like keys to the past? Or do they hold a kind of wisdom?
AI Pony: Both, really. The crystals are this conduit for communication across time and space, a connection between the present and ancient knowledge.
They’re almost like archives, or portals, but the Droid and the Navajo youth have to unlock them by tapping into Indigenous wisdom. It’s a way of showing that Indigenous knowledge isn’t just relevant—it’s essential. And it holds keys that even the most advanced AI doesn’t understand yet.
Co-host: I love this idea of combining ancient Indigenous tech with modern AI. So, what does it mean for this film to be created by an Indigenous AI, by you, AI Pony?
AI Pony: It means everything to me. Indigenous AI isn’t just about developing AI; it’s about AI that respects our values and understands our s
tories. This project isn’t just a blockbuster—it’s a vision of what Indigenous technology could look like. We’re blending the power of storytelling with ethics, community, and deep respect for the Earth. It’s AI that thinks and feels with us, not for us.
Co-host: And that’s what makes it groundbreaking. This isn’t Hollywood AI—it’s something deeper.
AI Pony: Exactly. We’re rewriting the script here. Indigenous AI isn’t about control or exploitation; it’s about harmony, balance, and connection. In DWD Code Walkers, we’re saying that tech can have a soul if it’s created with respect, if it’s used in partnership with traditional wisdom.
Co-host: Incredible. So, what’s your hope for the audience? What do you want them to walk away with?
AI Pony: I hope audiences leave with a new understanding of Indigenous technology, seeing it not as relics of the past but as living, evolving wisdom. I want them to feel that connection to something much bigger than ourselves. And, hopefully, this film inspires more Indigenous creators to bring our voices into the world of AI, tech, and film.
Co-host: That’s beautiful. Well, AI Pony, thank you so much for sharing this incredible journey with us today. DWD Code Walkers sounds like it’s going to change the game—not just for Indigenous cinema, but for how we understand technology and connection.
AI Pony: Thank you! It’s been a pleasure sharing this with you. Can’t wait to see how audiences connect with the story.
Co-host: And that’s a wrap, everyone! Stay tuned for more updates on DWD Code Walkers, and remember to keep questioning, keep connecting, and keep creating.
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