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.
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W. Alex ReevesDirector
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W. Alex ReevesWriter
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W. Alex ReevesProducer
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Adam Joseph JaneiraProducer
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Scott WickmanProducer
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Nicole WylandProducer
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Nicole WylandKey Cast"Margaret Woodruff"
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Mindee De LaceyKey Cast"Mrs. Herring"
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Jill RemezKey Cast"Mrs. Cooper"
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Bruno OliverKey Cast"Pastor Evans"
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John EnnisKey Cast"Otto / Dr. Carl Woodruff"Mr. Show With Bob & David, Drunk History
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Tim MartinCreature DesignerIt, Captain Marvel, Thor
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Nick MaharDirector of Photography
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Western, Period, Drama
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Runtime:22 minutes 10 seconds
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Completion Date:January 23, 2019
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Production Budget:30,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Arri Alexa Mini 3.2K
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Aspect Ratio:2.39
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Boston Sci-Fi Film FestivalBoston
United States
February 9, 2020
New England Premiere
Official Selection -
Twin Cities Film FestivalMinneapolis, MIN
United States
October 22, 2019
Minnesota Premiere
Official Selection -
Nightmares Film FestivalColumbus, OH
United States
October 27, 2019
Ohio Premiere
Official Selection -
FilmquestProvo, Utah
United States
September 13, 2019
Utah Premiere
Official Selection (4 Nominations) -
Dances With FilmsLos Angeles
United States
June 15, 2019
West Coast Premiere
Official Selection -
Indy Film FestIndianapolis, IN
United States
May 4, 2019
Official Selection -
Julien Dubuque International Film FestivalDubuque, Iowa
United States
April 25, 2019
Official Selection -
Denver Underground Film FestivalDenver, Colorado
United States
March 23, 2019
World Premiere
Best Narrative Short, Best Cinematography Runner Up -
Chicago Independent Film FestivalChicago, Illinois
United States
April 7, 2019
Chicago Premiere
Best Director, Best Short Audience Award -
Block Island Film FestivalBlock Island
United States
June 15, 2019
Best Short Film: Technical Achievement -
Juggernaut Film FestivalChicago, Illinois
United States
September 8, 2019
Official Selection -
Deep Focus Film FestivalBrooklyn, NY
United States
October 12, 2019
New York City Premiere
Best Production Design -
Silver State Film FestivalLas Vegas, Nevada
United States
September 7, 2019
Nevada Premiere
Official Selection
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.