Private Project

One Who Watches

Logline:
A desperate man turns to an AI chatbot to seek help, but when he mentions a potential murder, their conversation spirals into a chilling game of cat and mouse, revealing a sinister threat lurking nearby.

synopsis:
In a unique and perplexing situation, a man turns to an AI chatbot for help. While the chatbot attempts to assist him within its limitations and privacy constraints, their conversation takes a dark turn when the man mentions a suspected murder in the neighboring apartment. As the discussion deepens, the chat reveals a more serious and alarming threat, transforming the encounter into a tense and suspenseful ordeal.

  • Komeil Soheili
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    관음증
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 26, 2024
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    September 6, 2024
  • Jeju International A.I film Festival
    jeju
    June 9, 2025
    Korean Premiere
    Best A.I documentary ($6000)
  • The Cyprus Horror Society

    Cyprus
    Honourable mention
  • 13th JAGRAN FILM FESTIVAL

    India
  • Ahmedabad International Film Festival

    India
Director Biography - Komeil Soheili

Komeil Soheili is an awarded filmmaker and producer, focusing on creative approach to current issues. After earning his MA in Cultural Studies and Media from the University of Tehran, Komeil developed a keen interest in cultural and geopolitical issues, which he explores through a sociological perspective.

Over the years, Komeil has collaborated with several global networks, including BBC, National Geographic, CNN, and Business Insider. His work has been recognized at numerous film festivals, such as the NAFF award at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) and the Golden Kapok Award (GZDocs). Additionally, Komeil has authored an instructional book on cinema and a book about his ethnographic travels across the world.

Komeil also participated as a jury member for several renowned film festivals, including the Busan International Short Film Festival in South Korea and the Meihodo International Film Festival in Japan.

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Director Statement

This movie made by me or not? How much I involved in it as a creator? Was I the smart one or the dump? This film is a deeply personal exploration of the search for meaning in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

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Writer, Producer, Illustrator, Animator,
Actor, Composer, Singer, Sfx, Vfx, Subtitle
& Director: Komeil Soheili

AI team: Gemini, leonardo.ai, Haiper,
pika.art, elevenlabs, Suno