Dyed in the Wool | Family Sci-fi Short Film

                                               DIRECTOR'S NOTES

We aim to tell the story of an intimate family perspective, mainly with a father pushing his need for the perfect nuclear family. 

It is a drama focusing on a complex, delicate, and emotionally close relationship between two implant family users and a mother refusing to embrace the implant. 

Through a web of lies, the story reveals Jonathan’s delusion and loneliness as a means to find purpose and a sense of control. Additionally, the story challenges the ethics of psychological Augmented Reality as we slowly merge technology with the human mind. 

The question is: “If you can’t tell the difference between reality and fiction, does it matter?”

                           A DYED IN THE WOOL SHORT - "CREDULITE"

As part of our Crowdfunding project, we were adamant about showing a glimpse of the"Dyed in the Wool" world through this 'short short' - showcasing the implant/Credulite's indistinguishable reality.

Filmed as a workshop exercise, the story you just watched is part of the project we are crowdfunding for; "Dyed in the Wool" -

Excerpt of "Dyed in the Wool"  - (Credulite will be underlined)

"Jonathan Payne makes a startling admission of crying that day, leading to a tense discussion about his latest case defending a young man accused of killing his augmented reality father, a case that could damage the reputation of the powerful company Credulite, to which Clara finds ambiguous and unsettling."  

                                           OUR FICTIONAL PRODUCT

The brand and its titular product "Credulite" allow people to experience and share augmented reality experiences with nothing more than a brain implant, represented by a small scar at the base of the skull by the user's ear.

Credulite allows for the shared creation and emulation of people and pets - alongside the alteration of senses.

Inspiration for this product derives from Neuralink and Apple's Vision Pro headset.

                                   DIRECTORS' PERSONAL MOTIVATIONS

Joshua R. Baldassarre

On an ethical level, with recent developments in Artificial Intelligence, it’s easy to see society getting lost in the ease of video and photo generation replacing human art. With the speed of this technology’s development “Dyed In The Wool” can shed light on the potential close future, a dystopia disguised as a utopia, a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 

On a more personal level, the aspect of Clara’s miscarriage evokes a strong connection as my mother experienced a miscarriage when I was young, and we still have conversations to this day of a “What if?” nature. The child’s upbringing was a commonplace of speculation, a driving force of Jonathan’s motives in this short film.

Francesco Aldersons

My emotional connection to the film stems from the difficulties of my conception. In a family where a daughter would ask for a younger brother for Christmas, there would be a possibility I would never complete the family that is today.

Additionally, as someone who aspires to be a father one day, this story resonates deeply with my determination to prove myself as a capable and inspiring parent, even if that could involve delusions. This desire feels particularly urgent given the sharp decline in fertility rates and family structure.

                                                        THE CAST

David Sayers is an acclaimed actor and a recurring collaborator who will lead the film as "Jonathan Payne." Through his countless theatre, film, and TV productions, he will convey his exhaustive experience to this passion project.

"My reasons are simple: working with a skilled director with a clear and interesting vision. Our last collaboration was really enjoyable and turned out so well I can't wait to repeat the experience."

After a successful career as a presenter on SKY and ITV, Charlotte Jackson Coleman is an award-nominated actress with many projects and feature films. We are so delighted to have her on board as "Clara Payne" and much more.

"I'm so excited to be involved in this project as I think it's a brilliant concept that will add to the conversations and debates we are having nowadays between what's real and what's not real with regards to AI being such a prominent feature in our future. I can't wait for the challenge of taking on the role of Clara and bringing this story to life."

Penelope Kettle loves being on stage and performing ambitious and mature roles. A hard worker, her goal is to make people smile and help them have a better day. Hence, she will interpret the much-eager first child, "Amelia Payne."

"We thought it was a really interesting concept which touches on something not too far into the future."

                                                        THE CREW

A Special Thanks  

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who joined us in this mission. Your support and dedication are vital in helping us create our passion project. 

We would hugely appreciate it if you could share our story with your friends and family: https://acf.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dyed-in-the-wool

The Dyed in the Wool Family x