Experiencing Interruptions?

Unlocked

In a future world governed by artificial intelligence, universal basic income is provided to those whose jobs have been automated. Kev is a professional dancer with a unique style who enjoys a higher quality of life by providing entertainment for the masses on social media. Struggling to bring in enough likes with his off-beat style, he is on the brink of losing his entertainer privileges. A device capable of unlocking his mind offers him a solution but further blurs the line between technology and reality.

  • Mat Rich
    Director
  • Mat Rich
    Writer
  • Kevin Tremblay
    Key Cast
  • Ellana Joy Blacher
    Key Cast
  • Jonathan Vanderzon
    Key Cast
  • Gonzalo Carrera
    Key Cast
  • Catherine Marmen
    Key Cast
  • Tom McNamara
    Director of Photography
  • Axelle Munezero
    Artistic direction
  • Jean-Daniel Gauthier
    Producer
  • Nada Mua
    Make Up
  • Jordan Gagne
    Composer
  • Mat Rich
    Editor
  • Martin Charette
    Sound design
  • Domino Gray
    VFX
  • Marc-André Cossette
    Motion Capture
  • Ariane Valade
    Stylist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Dance
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 15, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Angle Urbain: Urban dance film festival
    Montreal
    Canada
    February 15, 2017
  • Divulge Dancers film festival- Best editing
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    October 14, 2017
    American premiere
    Best Editing
Director Biography - Mat Rich

Mat Rich is an emerging director who is passionate about technology, politically involved and critical about our society. He has a passion for creating science fiction. His approach to the genre is inspired by Quebec Cinema, which focuses on interpersonal stories and internal conflicts. His films bring us to question current technologies and their potential influence on society and human behaviour. He quickly made a name for himself through his work on music videos for renowned artists like Ghislain Poirier and AfrotroniX, which played on televisions across the world. His constant use and understanding of urban dance made him a reference in the dance scenes of Montreal and across the world. He has a natural ability to reach a large public with captivating storylines focused on current issues.

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