Script Files
Motherboard Fever
"Against the timeless backdrop of a coastal shore, an industrial robot performs its daily service in silence. It is a world of gears and glowing embers, until a spark of human connection awakens something unseen. Inspired by the story of 'The Ugly Duckling' and the innocence of a young girl, the robot begins to mimic life, seeking meaning beyond its code.
When it finds a clutch of abandoned duck eggs after a storm, the machine faces a choice: function or feeling? It chooses the latter, intentionally overheating its motherboard to provide the warmth needed for incubation. 'Motherboard Fever' is a silent, visual journey into the heart of a machine, proving that the spark of motherhood and sacrifice knows no biological bounds."
"Full Pitch Deck with visual concept and production breakdown is available upon request/attached."
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Ahmad SeyedkeshmiriWriter
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Project Type:Short Script
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Number of Pages:8
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Language:English, Persian
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First-time Screenwriter:No
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Student Project:No
Ahmad Seyedkeshmiri is a prolific independent filmmaker, producer, and educator with over 15 years of a dedicated career in cinema. He began his journey as an assistant to the late Mohammad Reza Sarhangi on the acclaimed "Children of My Land" series and served as the executive assistant producer for the legendary Parviz Kimiavi’s feature "Iran is My Home".
Throughout his career, Seyedkeshmiri has directed and produced more than 30 documentary and fiction films , characterized by their poetic realism and social depth. His extensive filmography includes award-winning titles such as "Magnificent Nothing," "The Path Full Of Stars," "His Shoes," and "Taste of Berry." His works have gained extensive international recognition, being selected and awarded at over 200 prestigious festivals worldwide , including Cinema Verite, Golden Apricot (Armenia), and various festivals across Europe, the USA, and Asia.
Beyond his creative work, he is a prominent mentor and cinema educator. As a supervisor and instructor at various film schools , he has conducted numerous filmmaking workshops , leading to the production of successful short films and the training of a new generation of filmmakers.
"'Motherboard Fever' is a visual poem that explores the boundaries of empathy in an increasingly mechanical world. My goal is to capture the 'soul' of an industrial machine—not through dialogue, but through the silent, rhythmic dance of its service and its unexpected awakening.
The film is set against the timeless backdrop of a misty coastal restaurant, where the salt of the sea meets the heat of the kitchen. Here, our protagonist—a rigid, one-meter-tall robot—finds a 'glitch' in its programming: a maternal instinct. By protecting a handful of duck eggs, it defies its primary function of service to embrace the higher function of sacrifice.
With over 25 years in independent cinema, I see this project as a culmination of my interest in poetic realism. It is a quiet rebellion against cold functionality, a reminder that warmth and motherhood can emerge even from the most unexpected of sources: the heart of a motherboard."
"Full Pitch Deck with visual concept and production breakdown is available upon request/attached."
