Filmmaker Statement

The genesis of this film came about in a couple of ways, one being the desire to create something (in particular narrative work) whilst I pitched on music promos, and the other being a close friend of mine pushing for me to create a short 90-second film on 100ft of 16mm that he had available. The project became so important to me because it allowed me to put my creative energy into something practical whilst also working on treatments or scripts I was trying to get commissioned. The film and story it tells also comes at a time when technology, social media and screens enveloped my life. This is made even more so by my monthly laptop work. When I sat down to develop an idea for the film, I was constantly gravitating towards themes of escapism and the desire to distance myself from technology and civilisation in many ways. Drawing on these themes and my passionate interest in sci-fi, I decided to try and create a story that encapsulated how I and many others feel in this day and age.