Private Project

Ideal Friend

In the not-so-distant future, Alice finds herself stranded on a remote beach and must make a life-defining choice with the help of her neuro-implanted AI companion, prompting an exploration of the consequences of human reliance on technology.

  • SERHII ALOSHECHKIN
    Director
    Morena
  • SERHII ALOSHECHKIN
    Writer
    Morena
  • Maksym Chernysh
    Writer
    Dovbush
  • Pylyp Illienko
    Producer
    Slovo House. Unfinished Novel.
  • Rostyslav Martyniuk
    Producer
    Slovo House. Unfinished Novel
  • Angelika Petrovska
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
    Slovo House. Unfinished Novel
  • Didier Marouani
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ukraine
  • Country of Filming:
    Cyprus, France
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Illienko Film Productions LLC
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - SERHII ALOSHECHKIN

Serhii Aloshechkin
Director, Writer, Cinematographer

Born on September 28, 1974 in the city of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia region
Graduated from the Kyiv State University of Theatrical Arts named after Karpenko-Kary (1994-1999)

Selected filmography
2024 Short. Sci-Fi "Ideal Friend"
Director, cinematographer, screenwriter
Production: Illienko Film Productions

2024 Full-length feature film "Morena"
Director, cinematographer, screenwriter
Production: Ganza film
Tokyo Horror Film Festival 2024, Best Feature film

2010 TV feature film (4 series) "Cuckoo"
Director
Production: Nova Studio LLC

2009 TV feature film "House for Two"
Director
Production: Nova Studio LLC

2008 TV Feature Film (4 episodes) "Another Chance"
Director
Production: Nova Studio LLC

2004 Short film "Hoverla", (3 parts, color, 35 mm)
Director, screenwriter
Western European Institute, Kyiv

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Director Statement

AI is steadily and often imperceptibly becoming an integral part of our daily lives, embedding itself into our consciousness. With each passing year, our dependence on it grows deeper. As the influence of AI expands, it's clear that the inevitable conflict between humanity and technology will be an important issue in this ongoing race. As the saying goes, "Bolivar cannot carry double." This conflict lies at the core of my film.

The choice of the desert as the primary filming location is symbolic. The desert evokes a sense of isolation and desolation. It represents a world where technology has supplanted human presence, leaving individuals struggling for survival in an inhospitable environment. The barren landscape amplifies the idea that humanity has lost its rightful place, emphasizing the moral dilemmas of over-relying on artificial intelligence and its potential consequences.