Maya Estrera (Director), Michele Forman (Producer) | 2025 | 20 min.
2026 Official Selection
Increased energy and water demands from the seemingly overnight rapid development of large data centers, and driven by technological advancements like “AI”, are increasing threats to communities across the Southeast, including Alabama. HYPERSCALED unearths the real world cost of AI as residents fight to get answers about the environmental, community, and other costly impacts of this water and energy sucking industry. Much like a vampire, the proposed “Project Marvel” is projected to consume unprecedented amounts of water and energy – right in their backyards.
| March 14, 2026 | Ashland | OR | Ashland Armory |
Maya Estrera (she/her) is a recent graduate from Swarthmore College with a degree in Film & Media Studies and Environmental Studies. Her most recent project, "Ignited", incorporates multi-media cinematography to depict queer existence in nature and was an official select at the Tri-Co Film Festival. She is excited for her two areas of interest to collaborate more in this fellowship and explore the power of film for social and environmental change. Working for a Philly-based freelance photographer, Maya helps to film and photograph events across the city. She has made an assortment of videos, ranging from promotional videos for dance groups to nightclubs to artists. In her free time, she enjoys film photography and being outdoors.
