[SCI-FI | 2024 FESTIVAL RUN IN PROGRESS]
A sci-fi proof of concept for a world where AI generated memories are used to conceal trauma.
Austin Film Festival 2023
LA Shorts International Film Festival 2023
PROOF Film Festival 2024
FilmQuest 2024
Catalina Film Festival 2024
DIFF Shorts 2024
Toronto International Shorts Festival 2023, WINNER: Best Sci-Fi
Ignite Film Festival 2024, WINNER: Best Post-Production
Miami International Science Fiction Festival 2024, NOMINATED: Best Production Design, Best Supporting Actor
Phoenix Film Festival 2024
Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2024
Amarcort Film Festival 2023
Romford Film Festival 2024
Trieste Science + Fiction 2023
Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival 2023
Topanga Film Festival 2023
Cannes Indie Shorts 2023 - Semifinalist
FOR MORE INFORMATION
https://www.disconnectedshortfilm.com
Story By: Karl Stelter
Written By: Hussain Pirani
Co-Production By: Karl Stelter Studios, Visual Medium
CAST
Mina: Jessica Morris
Cole: Matthew Pohlkamp
Julian: Chase Mullins
Sara (Age 6): Aria Starnes
Sara (Age 10): Caitlyn Buchsbaum
Sara (Age 15): Alaina Kaylynn Caplan
Sara (Age 20): Brooke Moltrum
Casting Director: Paul Ruddy, CSA
CREW
Director, Producer: Karl Stelter
Co-Producers: Hussain Pirani, Joe Simon
Cinematographer: Joe Simon
1st AC: Jonathan Maurer
2nd AC: Stephanie Blenderman
Gaffer - Lab: Thomas George
Gaffer - House: Landon Brands
Key Grip: Vincent Valentin
GE Swing: Lucas Williams
Production Design: TJ Hamouzas
Set Dresser: Spike Miller
Production Sound: Destiny Farrant
Special Effects Makeup: Tara Edwards
Hair: James Wilson
Assistant Hair: Teresa Briggs
COVID Safety Officer: Paul Major
Production Stills: Rachel Stelter
Creative Producer: Jared Selcer
Production Assistants: Chris Russell, Dennis Hagen
POST-PRODUCTION
Editor: Karl Stelter
Original Score: Christy Carew
Sound Design: Austin Audio Laboratory
Dialogue Editor: James Ersted
Colorist: Arianna Shining Star
Visual Effects: Ismahawk
Visual Effects Supervisor: Danny Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor: Ali Lowndes
Additional Visual Effects: Daichi Sakane
Additional Visual Effects: Jared Broddle
Title Design: Jonny Ames, Jun Kim of Married to Giants
SPECIAL THANKS
LensWorks Rentals, Brian and Hayley, Frank
Directors Statement
Each night when I put my 1 year old daughter to sleep, I try to hold onto what that feels like. The feel of the rug against my feet. Her hands layered over my left shoulder. Her head resting on my chest. Her breath. I can remember it all so vividly.
But what if those memories were false? Would it make them any less real?
And ultimately if I knew the difference...what reality would I choose?
