SUN OCT 20, 2024 5:30 PM

The Trouble with Tech: Block #12

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Culver Theater Aud. 1 | ‘PROOF Film Festival 2024’

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ABOUT THE EVENT:

As we enter a new age of AI and robots, we found that a lot of films really tackle the existential threat of technology to our lives. These films uncover how technology has changed our lives and sometimes, for the worse.

 

ABOUT THE FILMS:

“Jackpot,” 2024, Dir. Chance Thomas Garcia, 9 Min, USA

“Jackpot” takes place in a dystopian future shaped by vintage American TV culture. The story unfolds as a family—father, mother, and son—watches the government’s nightly lottery game show during dinner.

“(DIS)CONNECTED,” 2023, Dir. Karl Stelter, 6 Min, USA

When a mother’s AI-generated memories clash with reality, she must confront her past for the sake of her future.

“The Pitch Is Wac,” 2024, Dir. Stephen Reis, 2 Min, USA

Our main character Elika, an Asian-American gamer, game designer, streamer and gaming industry insider, faces a high-pressure pitch at Wactivision, where her creativity is tested in a head-to-head battle with AI.

“Moscow 33”, 2024, Dir. Ashot Gevorkyan & Matvey Stavitsky, 5 Min, Russia

World Premiere!

In a futuristic Soviet Union an accomplished scientist, who created an AI device that can change the world, is threatened by the government that is set to get rid of him and use his discovery to control the people.

“Marvin Is Sorry,” 2024, Dir. Clint Pang, 24 Min, USA

California Premiere!

After accidentally killing one of his fans during the filming of a YouTube video, famed YouTuber Marvin Weaver must save his career by teaming up with Tag Taggart, an alt-right news anchor bent on cultural domination.

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