Private Project

1-800-GOLEM

After an argument with her friend, Jess delighted when her phone turns into a spritely companion. When it becomes clear that the phone golem is slowly swallowing up her life, Jess is forced to try and confront her phone addiction.

  • David McShane
    Director
    Bonfire, Come, Solar Plexus
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Animation, Fiction, Stop-motion, Comedy, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - David McShane

David is a director and animator based in London. His work explores technology, queerness and disconnect, often through the lens of fantasy. His work is made with a commitment to tactility and in-camera craft.

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Director Statement

1-800-GOLEM is a modern day fable, shot and animated on 16mm film, about a generation caught up in phone addiction. It unveils the absurdity of our dependence on these omnipresent devices that exhaust our friendships, attention and mental health.