Forever
Mitch McGlocklin
07:25 | United States
A life insurance company uses an AI algorithm to determine the risk of a new applicant. The subsequent denial sparks a period of introspection for the individual in question.
“Forever” was created using the experiential technique of using LiDAR to capture real life moments. The LiDAR unit used to acquire the footage was originally created for self-driving cars. This junction of technology and film making intersects with the subject of the film. AI uses LiDAR to “see” humanity in accurate detail, but has resolution limitations. In both story and style, “Forever” explores the boundary of advanced technology and the human experience.
Sundance
Park City
January 28, 2021
Official Selection
United States
Annecy Animation Festival
Annecy
June 16, 2021
Official Selection
France
Telluride Film Festival
Telluride
Official Selection
United States
Animafest Zagreb
Zagreb
June 9, 2021
Official Selection
Croatia
AFI Fest
Los Angeles
October 15, 2020
North American Premiere
Official Selection
United States
Raindance
London
October 28, 2020
World Premiere
Nominated Best Animation Short
United Kingdom
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
York
November 4, 2020
Official Selection
United Kingdom
Norwich Film Festival
Norwich
November 5, 2020
Official Selection
United Kingdom
BITBANG
Buenos Aires
November 9, 2020
2nd Mention – International Competition
Argentina
POFF
Telliskivi
November 17, 2020
Selection
Estonia
Anima
Brussels
February 12, 2021
Official Selection
Belgium
Brussels Independent Film Festival
Brussels
February 7, 2021
Official Selection
Belgium
Madrid Beer Film Festival
Madrid
December 18, 2020
Official Selection
Spain
Animac
Lleida-Catalonia
February 25, 2021
Official Selection
Spain
