To overcome loneliness and contempt of others, Lingo connects to social networks to get some companionship. Briefly he’ll realize that online friends, likes and selfies do not bring happiness.
Brian and Charles
After isolating himself from the rest of the world, Brian finds companionship from an unlikely source. Brian and Charles is an odd little film about an isolated farmer named Brian, who gets rather lonely. Brian builds himself an unfashionable clunky robot for companionship named Charles. Somewhere in between charming and[…]
Eddie
Deep underground, a second-rate scientist mans a discarded research facility struggling to cope with extreme boredom, a desperate voiceless companion and a mystery he’d really rather not have to solve… Director’s Statement Eddie is the first look at the fictional world of ‘Overhead’, created by Eddie co-writer Jon Williams-Nobbs. Jon[…]
Suki
SUKI tells the story of Mathieu grappling with the ultimate decision: to end the life of his faithful companion, his dog Suki. We are witnessing the inner turmoil caused by this decision and the ambivalence it provokes in the character. He will have to take on responsibility and live with[…]
Zari
An aging and seemingly limited household robot attempts to communicate with the family dog. It seems that having robotic household companions is an inevitable thought when we ponder about the future. Of course this generates some science fiction and filmmaker interest, and we’ve seen our fair share of shorts with[…]
Mail Order | Online Premiere
A lonely man ‘purchases’ a love doll online, coming in the form of a dedicated actress, in order to fulfill his depraved and dominant fantasies but finds himself wanting more than total control; companionship. A twisted love story with elements of romance/fantasy/dark comedy and sci-fi. facebook.com/outlandviewproductions
The Dark Companion
Howard (a puppet) has an existential crisis and nervous breakdown when he, and only he, can see his puppeteer… a featureless, humanoid shape that always looms over him, that he calls his “Dark Companion”. His relationship with his wife and friends quickly breakdown, when no one believes him, forcing Howard[…]