Private Project

The Thinking Machine

Years in the future, the world is less populated, cities are silent, and virtual reality is king. A young Londoner, Denis, has to grapple with his decision to defy what is expected of him as he is interrogated by his personal A.I. unit - Theseus.

  • Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker
    Director
  • Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker
    Writer
  • Ollie Burden
    Key Cast
    "Denis"
  • Ruan Whyler
    Key Camera Assistant
  • Keira-Joan Alexander
    Production Designer
  • Jadean Antwi
    Gaffer
  • Keira-Joan Alexander
    Script Supervisor
  • Toby Baker
    Composer
  • Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker
    Cinematographer
  • Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker
    Colourist
  • Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker
    Editor
  • Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker
    Audiographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 13, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    120 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85.1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Casper-Dakota Nurse-Baker

A UK/Caribbean director, writer, and cinematographer. Growing up almost entirely in the Caribbean island Barbados allowed him to be introduced to filmmaking and take advantage of its beautiful surroundings in his early short films. Moving to London England, he has honed his craft; producing, writing, directing, and lensing both short films and advertisements.A UK/Caribbean director, writer, and cinematographer. Growing up almost entirely in the Caribbean island Barbados allowed him to be introduced to filmmaking and take advantage of its beautiful surroundings in his early short films. Moving to London England, he has honed his craft; producing, writing, directing, and lensing both short films and advertisements.

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Director Statement

'The Thinking Machine' was born out of a curiosity for the future of the relationship between technology and nature. Drawing from my own feelings about living far from the natural paradise I call home, I created the character of Denis as the audience's way into a world where technology and humanity have become more intertwined than ever before.