[Responsible-digital-futures] Data Shadows UK Premiere

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues


You are invited for the UK premiere of the groundbreaking short film Data
Shadows; where art, science, and philosophy converge. Co-directed by
philosopher and data scientist Sabina Leonelli, visionary artist Jacob van
der Beugel, and filmmaker Oliver Page, this 20-minute cinematic journey
transforms our understanding of data through the lens of nature; soils,
stones, and plants. With stunning visuals and an innovative narrative, Data
Shadows invites audiences to explore the unseen dimensions of data, turning
abstract processes into tangible imagery and unravelling its lifecycle from
extraction to transformation.


As the film unveils data’s tangible roots, it raises crucial questions
about its ethical and environmental implications. Each chapter—Extraction,
Repository, and Journeys—immerses viewers in a thought-provoking
exploration of data’s hidden realities. Prepare to be captivated and
inspired, as this film challenges conventional perceptions and sparks
meaningful conversations about our data-driven lives and the materiality of
data.


The film screening will be followed by a drinks reception and topical panel
discussion, and the opportunity to put your questions to Jacob, the artist
behind the concept; Aline Villavicencio, Director of the University of
Exeter’s Institute of Data Science and AI; Sabina Leonelli, Research
Director of the Ethical Data Initiative; and UK Head of Research, Stephan
Guttinger.


Find out more about the making of the film here on the Open Science
Website, including several exclusive trailers at
https://opensciencestudies.eu/datashadowsfilm/
<https://opensciencestudies.eu/datashadowsfilm/>


Details at
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/05/08/data-shadows-uk-premiere/


Best wishes


Suchith


Professor Suchith Anand

Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and
International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science
Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/
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