ARTIFICIAL INSOLENCE
Who knows what is behind the 'personal assistant' that is trying to help you live a good life.
The system can't afford for you to be comfortable!
* Specific trigger warning:
graphic depiction of self-harming behaviour such as suicide.
SHORTS PROGRAMME 4
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SHORTS PROGRAMME 4 - SAT 21 MAY, 2.00PM
RACHELS DON'T RUN
(Dir: Joanny Causse, 2021, France, English, 15mins) While monitoring late-night calls at an AI companionship service, lonely customer support agent Leah impersonates an artificial dream girl to chat with the regular caller for whom she's developed feelings.
TO ERR
(Dir: Nanci Cruz, 2021, United Kingdom, English, 11mins) Kiara, an AI satellite, is sent to observe a black hole, and forms a friendship with her contact back on Earth.
CAPTAIN
(Dir: Jared Weber, 2021, United States, English, 8mins) A space captain must overcome her fears and make repairs after taking control of her ship from the ship's AI.
U-RUN
(Dir: Edward J Douglas, 2021, Canada, English, 24mins) All Jody wants is a healthy distraction from a bad breakup, but she begins to fall for her charming AI running trainer.
CAN I HELP? *
(Dir: Rupert Ratcliffe, 2021, United Kingdom, English, 15mins)
A sombre tale of break-up, stress, depression and the danger of trusting in technology.
* Specific trigger warning: graphic depiction of self-harming behaviour such as suicide.
LOSS RENDERED
(Dir: Samuel Greco, 2022, United Kingdom, English, 14mins) Goodbyes are easier said than done, moving on is hard, and in the future Grief can be addictive.
BEBE A.I.
(Dir: Rebekah Fortune, 2021, United Kingdom, English, 12mins) A young couple with Down’s syndrome must overcome prejudice and danger to try and save the AI baby they want to adopt.
