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The Automaton

In 1897, a young widow returns to the family farm where she discovers her late husband's attempt at building a primitive sentient machine.

  • W. Alex Reeves
    Director
  • W. Alex Reeves
    Writer
  • W. Alex Reeves
    Producer
  • Adam Joseph Janeira
    Producer
  • Scott Wickman
    Producer
  • Nicole Wyland
    Producer
  • Nicole Wyland
    Key Cast
    "Margaret Woodruff"
  • Mindee De Lacey
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Herring"
  • Jill Remez
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Cooper"
  • Bruno Oliver
    Key Cast
    "Pastor Evans"
  • John Ennis
    Key Cast
    "Otto / Dr. Carl Woodruff"
    Mr. Show With Bob & David, Drunk History
  • Tim Martin
    Creature Designer
    It, Captain Marvel, Thor
  • Nick Mahar
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Western, Period, Drama
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 23, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa Mini 3.2K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival
    Boston
    United States
    February 9, 2020
    New England Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Twin Cities Film Festival
    Minneapolis, MIN
    United States
    October 22, 2019
    Minnesota Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Nightmares Film Festival
    Columbus, OH
    United States
    October 27, 2019
    Ohio Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Filmquest
    Provo, Utah
    United States
    September 13, 2019
    Utah Premiere
    Official Selection (4 Nominations)
  • Dances With Films
    Los Angeles
    United States
    June 15, 2019
    West Coast Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Indy Film Fest
    Indianapolis, IN
    United States
    May 4, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
    Dubuque, Iowa
    United States
    April 25, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Denver Underground Film Festival
    Denver, Colorado
    United States
    March 23, 2019
    World Premiere
    Best Narrative Short, Best Cinematography Runner Up
  • Chicago Independent Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    April 7, 2019
    Chicago Premiere
    Best Director, Best Short Audience Award
  • Block Island Film Festival
    Block Island
    United States
    June 15, 2019
    Best Short Film: Technical Achievement
  • Juggernaut Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    September 8, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Deep Focus Film Festival
    Brooklyn, NY
    United States
    October 12, 2019
    New York City Premiere
    Best Production Design
  • Silver State Film Festival
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    United States
    September 7, 2019
    Nevada Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - W. Alex Reeves

W. Alex Reeves is an award-winning writer, director, and sound designer based in Los Angeles. Born in New York City and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Alex moved to LA in 2006 where he began a career as a television editor. In 2011, Alex opened Point of Blue Studios, a production company based in North Hollywood where he has since produced and directed multiple award-winning documentaries, short films, music videos, and commercials. In addition to his directing credits, his sound design work has been featured in projects for Childish Gambino, Lil Dickey, and Queens of the Stone Age and on television shows for Comedy Central, Disney XD, and Netflix. Alex lives with his talented wife (Nicole Wyland) and two cats (Milo and Winnie) in West Hollywood.

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