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.
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SERHII ALOSHECHKINDirectorMorena
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SERHII ALOSHECHKINWriterMorena
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Maksym ChernyshWriterDovbush
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Pylyp IllienkoProducerSlovo House. Unfinished Novel.
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Rostyslav MartyniukProducerSlovo House. Unfinished Novel
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Angelika PetrovskaKey Cast"Alice"Slovo House. Unfinished Novel
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Didier MarouaniKey Cast
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Sci-Fi
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Runtime:18 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:October 14, 2024
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Ukraine
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Country of Filming:Cyprus, France
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Distribution Information
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Illienko Film Productions LLCDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights
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
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.