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CopyKat

When nonchalant graphic designer Mika discovers her successful creative director, Kat Smith, has won a national art competition by plagiarizing Mika's own work, she must confront the truth to protect her self-worth, sanity, and career before it's too late.

  • Gino delos Reyes
    Director
  • Gino delos Reyes
    Writer
  • Gino delos Reyes
    Producer
  • Katya Arifin
    Key Cast
    "Mika"
  • Paige Wilson
    Key Cast
    "Kat Smith"
  • Rene Boyer
    Key Cast
    "Leary McGrift"
  • Gino delos Reyes
    Editor
    Sunod 2019
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    571 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Confederation College
Director Biography - Gino delos Reyes

Gino delos Reyes, originally from the Philippines, is a highly experienced TV commercial and film editor with a 15-year career focused on the Southeast Asian region. With a profound understanding of visual storytelling, he brings a unique cultural perspective to his work. Recently, Gino relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada to pursue film production studies at Confederation College.

Driven by his passion, Gino eagerly looks forward to sharing his distinctive perspective as an editor-turned-director with audiences and fellow filmmakers. His creative interests revolve around exploring thought-provoking themes such as identity, culture, and social justice, always infusing a touch of humor even in weighty subjects.

Gino's ultimate ambition is to push the boundaries of storytelling, crafting films that deeply resonate with viewers and capture their hearts and minds. In addition to his film projects, he also works as a camera operator for Border Cats games, a role that keeps him busy alongside his studies and his joyous responsibilities as a new parent to his newborn son, who was born in Thunder Bay.

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Director Statement

"CopyKat" is a sharp-witted satire that explores the insidious impact of plagiarism and misinformation on a society that is grotesquely absurd and rotting from within. The film artfully employs visual motifs, sound design, and narrative structure to create a compelling and thought-provoking experience that challenges viewers to confront their preconceptions about creativity and identity.

While the issues of originality and imitation are central to the film's narrative, "CopyKat" is equally inspired by the pervasive corruption and prejudices that afflict society at large, as exemplified by the Philippine political landscape and social media. The film boldly exposes the systemic flaws that obstruct creative autonomy and impede the protection of intellectual property. Ultimately, "CopyKat" urges viewers to consider how we can overcome the obstacles that inhibit true expression and either dismantle or distance ourselves from a broken system.

Through its incisive humor and clever satire, "CopyKat" offers a stirring call to action for anyone concerned with artistic freedom and intellectual property rights. The film's caustic critique of a society that values copying over creativity is sure to resonate with audiences around the world and inspire vital conversations about the importance of originality in an age of rampant imitation.