Private Project

The Watchers

When Peter, grappling with the grief of his new illness, retires to his isolated cabin, he becomes influences by radical social media influencers.

  • Annie Tudora
    Director
    The Immigrant, I Am Real, In The White
  • Annie Tudora
    Writer
    The Immigrant, I Am Real, In The White
  • Annie Tudora
    Producer
    The Immigrant, I Am Real, In The White, Dogen and Soto Zen
  • Geoff McKnight
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
    Edgar Allen Poe's Mystery Theater
  • Niko'a Salas
    Key Cast
    "Truthseeker"
    The Raker House
  • Eris Gentle
    Key Cast
    "Prudence"
    I Am Real
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, sci-fi, psychological thriller, horror
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 30 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ATX Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    August 12, 2024
    Texas Premier
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Annie Tudora

Annie Tudora got her Bachelor's in Film and Media at Georgia State University. She has directed 6 short films, including a documentary and music video. She received her Master's in User Experience Design at Kent State University. Her experience in tech as a user experience researcher as well as her experience as a disabled person reflects in her most recent short film The Watchers.

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Director Statement

In recent years, the United States has experienced unprecedented levels of polarization, a phenomenon largely fueled by the influence of social media. Platforms often confine users within echo chambers, reinforcing ideological biases and exacerbating societal divisions. Drawing from my experience in website/application design, I've witnessed firsthand how this dynamic unfolds. My film, 'The Watchers,' delves into the unethical nature of social media, depicting how it preys on individuals at their most vulnerable moments, ensnaring them in perilous echo chambers of misinformation and extremism.