The film stars Lanett Tachel, Redaric Williams, Marissa Shankar, Andrew J. Katers, Anjianna Grasso, Marvin Ryan, and Stephen P. Nemphos.

Set in 2035, ATHENA A.I. takes place in a seemingly perfected America where equality and order have finally become the norm. But during an exclusive dinner party, the evening takes a deadly turn when the group’s co-host — an unreleased artificial intelligence named ATHENA — hijacks game night and forces the guests into a chilling fight for survival.

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Blending psychological suspense, dark comedy, and social commentary, ATHENA A.I. explores power, control, and artificial intelligence through a contained thriller designed to keep audiences guessing.

ATHENA A.I. is directed and produced by Corey Grant from a screenplay by Lanett Tachel, Brian Kelsey, and Craig Motlong. Producers include Lanett Tachel, Phaedra Harris, Chris Beal, Carol Shine, and Brian Pratt.

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Grant previously screened ILLICIT and Dysfunctional Friends at ABFF, with the latter earning Persia White a Best Actress award. The filmmaker credit the festival as an important platform in helping connect their previous projects with wider audiences and distribution opportunities.

Produced by a diverse creative team led largely by African American filmmakers and artists of color, ATHENA A.I. arrives at a moment when conversations surrounding A.I. and social control feel more timely than ever.

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