This new indie film about an AI startup founder and his family feels less like sci-fi by the day
"Anna by the Window" is a glimpse inside the world of Ryan, a teen boy who travels to New York City to reconnect with his AI startup founder brother.
Anna by the Window is an indie film directed by Myles Flusser and James Hyland. The coming-of-age movie explores themes of grief and human connection in the age of generative AI. Initially conceived as a speculative sci-fi story about AI, the film's premise became a reality as the world of technology rapidly transformed in 2023.
Two young filmmakers, Hyland and Flusser, sought to capture the essence of the era, creating a film that resonates with their personal experiences and the broader societal shifts. The film features AI-generated audio created using ElevenLabs and ChatGPT, aiming to depict the eerie nature of AI. While some elements of the film are fictional, others are drawn from the directors' lives, including the portrayal of Hyland's brother in a delusional state.
The film premiered in July 2023, and by the following December, it was available for streaming on Dolph. Anna by the Window joins the growing list of films that scrutinize the tech industry, following in the footsteps of movies about Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elizabeth Holmes. The film will be screened in various cities throughout 2024, offering audiences a glimpse into the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.
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