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Logline

A despairing woman seeks reprieve from her torment by entering an enigmatic competition created by a global AI corporation.

Synopsis

LOOP is an expansive short film that imagines our world 25 years from now. A world that has transitioned from a human workforce to one comprised solely of artificial intelligence. A world under a collective malaise where society as a whole struggles to find meaning.

With society largely disillusioned, the economic drumbeat needed to power the corporation that ushered in the AI era, UNIMATE, slows. The human-powered contest they call, the UNIverse, is their way to fuel the engine again.

This is the world of our protagonist, Zoe Pearce.

Zoe is enveloped in despair, haunted by the specter of a secret she withholds from the only person she loves. Convinced that the UNIverse provides an entrance into an impressive world, an absence of pain, a place where she can forget.

At Unimate’s headquarters, Zoe is put through her final test in an attempt to unlock the UNIverse. It’s here where we learn more about this mysterious company, the world it’s built, and the cause of Zoe’s pain as well as her secret.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Brenton Gieser — Director/Writer
Brenton Gieser is a first-generation, biracial Korean-American film director straddling space between identities, cultures, and class. He aims to craft stories that explore a nuanced yet grounded humanity through larger themes of inequity, healing, and the complexities of self. Brenton is a DOC NYC 40 Under 40 honoree, a distinction celebrating the top emerging talent in the documentary industry. His films have screened at DOC NYC, Mill Valley Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Big Sky, CIFF, SF Indie Fest, amongst others.

Alexa Rocero — Producer
Alexa Rocero is a film producer who has worked in the commercial and narrative space for over 6 years, currently based in Los Angeles. Some projects she has worked on include the feature film Didi (Sundance, 2024), short film Holding on Forever (post-production), and documentary short One Eleven Taylor (Vimeo Staff Pick).

Sam Kelly Jr. — Producer
Born and raised in the PNW, Sam’s expertise is in putting together stellar crews with ambitious concepts. He works with a big heart, strategic mind, incredible creative intuition, and a drive towards community building and social justice. Sam’s at the helm of Invisible Colletive’s creative studio: developing bold ideas and building creative teams to produce brand films, series, and campaigns for a wide variety of clients and platforms. He has Executive Produced major campaigns for brands like Nike, Adidas, Specialized, Bose, and others.

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Contact

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