Name: Sync
Director: Hasraf Dulull
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: 2014-10-27
Duration: 8 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Martin Batchelor, Dean S. Jagger, Georgina Blackledge, Martine Richards, Melanie Crossey

A courier with 8 minutes to live. Literally.

Cyberpunk anxietySleek dystopiaCorporate paranoia

Overview

Science Fiction

Every 15 seconds, a computer, network, or mobile device is hacked by cyber-terrorists. To combat this problem, Syntek Industries has manufactured data couriers designed from advanced machine robotics. These couriers are known as SYNCS. Syncs are programmed to securely deliver data packages without interruption.

Content warning

short film cyberpunk hacker hacking robotics

Human obsolescenceData as commodityIdentity in code

Standout Aspects

Visual Effects

Stunning low-budget cyber aesthetic that punches way above weight

Direction

Tight 8-minute structure with zero fat

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Director

Hasraf Dulull

ReleasedOct 27, 2014

Runtime8m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Dean S. Jagger

FBI Agent Jenkins

Georgina Blackledge

FBI Agent Lopez

Martine Richards

Dr. Sarah Kominsky

Jessen Aroonachellum

Corporate Officer

Wes Nike

Hacker

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Hasraf Dulull was a VFX supervisor on 'The Dark Knight' and 'Hellboy II' before going indie. Every frame screams that pedigree.

Cultural

Made in 2014, this short predicted gig economy anxiety and AI labor debates years before they dominated headlines. The Sync is Uber driver, Amazon warehouse worker, and ChatGPT in one sleek package.

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