Private Project

Digital Girl

A young girl spends her days drawing, playing, and dreaming until a cellphone enters her life, doing everything for her. As her creativity fades, so does her joy, leaving her resigned to a life without passion. Digital Girl (Fille Digitale) is a poignant exploration of childhood, technology, and the quiet loss of imagination.

  • Alexandra Erin Brand
    Director
    Lip Gloss Lies, The Good Citizen
  • Alexandra Erin Brand
    Writer
    Lip Gloss Lies, The Good Citizen
  • Alexandra Erin Brand
    Producer
    Lip Gloss Lies, The Good Citizen
  • Maxine Jade Brand
    Key Cast
    Lip Gloss Lies
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Fille Digitale
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    French New Wave, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Geffen Academy at UCLA
Director Biography - Alexandra Erin Brand

Alexandra (Alex) Brand grew up in Los Angeles and is currently a high school sophomore at Geffen Academy at UCLA. Her love for filmmaking started in 2016 when her dad gave her his old monitor, and she’s been creating ever since. Over the years, she’s directed home movies, school projects, and even ventured into animation. Alex also shares her work on YouTube, where her channels have gained over 18,000 subscribers. She’s excited to keep making films that entertain and inspire others.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

Fille Digitale is a reflection on how technology can slowly replace creativity. As a high school student, I wanted to capture how easily we can lose our passion when we rely too much on technology for convenience. Inspired by French New Wave storytelling, I used simple visuals and subtle storytelling to show how technology quietly takes over our lives--especially when introduced to it when we are young. Through this film, I hope to highlight how we might be losing more than we realize in our pursuit of ease.