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New Series Made With AI

Author: Marc Ferris- A groundbreaking new series, Bird Woman: Sacajawea, merges cutting-edge AI technology with human creativity to bring history to life like never before. Directed and written by Philipstown filmmaker Lynn Rogoff, this innovative project showcases the evolution of AI-animated film, blending lifelike historical avatars with vivid natural dreamscapes and dramatic action. The series, which has already garnered multiple awards, highlights the remarkable journey of Sacajawea, a key figure in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Rogoff's vision, 20 years in the making, combines advanced AI tools with traditional storytelling elements to create a captivating, educational experience now streaming on Familytime.tv.
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Taking AI Back in Time with ‘Bird Woman: Sacajawea’

Sacajawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman, played a vital role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s exploration of the Louisiana territory. As a teenager, she accompanied the expedition on their journey from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, a distance of thousands of miles.
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AI in Education: Transforming How We Learn About History Through Intelligent Technology

The article explores how AI is revolutionizing history education through immersive, interactive experiences, with a notable example being Bird Woman: Sacajawea. AI-powered tools enabled a fully remote team to collaboratively produce this film during the pandemic, using cloud-based workflows for voice acting, animation, and editing. Beyond filmmaking, AI enhances learning via historical chatbots (like those for Sacajawea and other figures), adaptive platforms, and VR/AR experiences—shifting education from passive memorization to dynamic engagement. While AI offers transformative potential, the article stresses the need for ethical oversight to ensure historical accuracy and the irreplaceable role of human educators. Ultimately, AI bridges past and present, making history more accessible and engaging.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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NSDigital World: Feature-length AI film wins 8 major awards​

Already making waves ahead of its release, “Bird Woman Sacajawea” has soared at film festivals across the globe, earning major accolades. Made by Amerikids Productions and Questar Entertainment, the film is transforming Hollywood by being the first feature-length motion picture created solely by artificial intelligence.These awards include the Latino & Native American Festival Heritage Historical Impact Award, the SFX Animated Film Award at the WRPN Women’s International Festival, the Remi Award at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, and the Best Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Award. Furthermore, “Bird Woman Sacajawea” was the official selection at the 15th Native Women in Film & TV Festival, Hollywood Best Indie Film Awards, the Los Angeles Short Film Awards, and the Silver Lens Film Festival.

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Lynn Rogoff Of Amerikids Productions On Pushing the Boundaries of AI

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries at a breakneck pace, and the entrepreneurs driving this innovation are at the forefront of this revolution. From groundbreaking applications to ethical considerations, these visionaries are shaping the future of AI. What does it take to innovate in such a rapidly evolving field, and how are these entrepreneurs using AI to solve real-world problems? As a part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lynn Rogoff.
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Films of Tribeca: Bird Woman Sacajawea

Longtime Tribecan and filmmaker Lynn Rogoff, whose company, Amerikids Productions, is based on Leonard, has released “Bird Woman Sacajawea,” a feature-length animated movie that combines artificial intelligence and human creativity to tell the story of the legendary Shoshone guide who led the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
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EdSurge: Should Students Chat With AI Versions of Historical Figures?

Veteran multimedia producer and professor Lynn Rogoff has long experimented with ways to bring history alive for young people. So as she saw the rise of AI tools, she was quick to try them.In her latest film, “Bird Woman: Sacagawea,” viewers not only watch the story of Sacagawea — the young woman from the Soshone tribe who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition back in 1804 — they can chat with her and ask questions about her life.

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