Summary
Untitled Earth Sim 64 is a 2021 science-fiction comedy short film written and directed by Jonathan Wilhelmsson (who previously made Waltzing Tilda).[1] The story is about Marie, a woman who comes to learn that her universe is an untitled simulation.[2][3][4] The film was shot in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was released in May 2021 along with a behind the scenes documentary on the making of the film.[5][6] It was later released by Gunpowder & Sky under their science-fiction label Dust.[7]
| Untitled Earth Sim 64 | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jonathan Wilhelmsson |
| Written by | Jonathan Wilhelmsson |
| Produced by | Jonathan Wilhelmsson Holly Fraser Ellen Johansson Mattias Ehrenberg |
| Starring | Karen Olrich-White Alexandra Frick James Fraser |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Wilhelmsson |
| Edited by | Jonathan Wilhelmsson |
Production companies | Spoon Agency Film i Dalarna |
Release date | 3 May 2021 |
Running time | 6 minutes |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | English |
| Budget | 15000 SEK |
Plot edit
Marie is an offbeat woman who suspects that all is not right with the world. After experiencing various glitches in reality, she is called upon by a mysterious being that accidentally lets slip that her universe is a simulation. Marie's life quickly unravels at this revelation, as she desperately looks for meaning in an untitled simulation.
Cast edit
- Karen Olrich-White as Marie
- Alexandra Frick as Friend
- James Fraser as The Researcher (voice)
References edit
- ^ "What I Learned Making a Shoestring Sci-Fi Comedy". No Film School. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Sci-Fi Short Untitled Earth Sim 64 Reveals the World's a Simulation". Gizmodo. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ Foley, Patrick (2021-05-05). "Untitled Earth Sim 64 short film review". UK Film Review. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "When a Simulated World Begins To Fall Apart — Sci-fi Saturday". Mind Matters. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "Untitled Earth Sim 64 - Sci-Fi, Comedy // Featured Short Film". Film Shortage. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "Short Film of the Week: Untitled Earth Sim 64". FilmInk. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ "Se den svenska sci-fi-kortfilmen som gör succé på nätet". MovieZine. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
