Quinoa

Technology has taken over the very foundation of our way of life or is it that we have used technology to change our way of living? From daily interactions with one another through social media and texting, we have been complacent in our way of communicating and interacting with other human beings. From instant gratification and instant messaging we are bombarded with comments from friends and strangers, and memes by the push of a finger. One might say we’ve lost the true nature of human interaction.

When I read this script, I immediately fell in love with its humor and characterization. Although it hits on an important topic of relying on technology to do the simplest of tasks, the authentic nature of the characters shines throughout the script creating a comedic point of view. Rahshan wrote a very relatable story that I knew would resonate with each audience that saw it. It’s not the typical story of some guy cheating on his girl and getting caught. It’s a simple setup of man versus machine and himself all at the same time.

Although my focus as a writer and director has been dramas and more recently delving into science fiction and fantasy, one thing that I find to always come across in all narrative storytelling is the human condition. In this short film it’s clear how technology can either help or hinder us, and how we have become lazy to allow certain misfortunes and setbacks take place in our lives. I hope everyone who sees the film not only enjoys it, but also sees the sub-textual element and context of the film which basically acknowledges that sometimes “technology isn’t your friend.”