Word of Mouth (2024)
A lonely woman, Ana, becomes addicted to an AI-driven mobile app that monetizes word-of-mouth recommendations. She meets and bonds with a fellow leader boarder, Jess, over their natural talent for slyly promoting sponsored products. When Ana starts to question the ethics of her new obsession, she descends into a disorienting reality where the lines between authentic conversation and paid marketing start to blur.
Director: Danny Jelinek
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: August 11, 2024
Cast
- Rhys Darby - Womter (voice)
- Sky Elobar - Elmer
- Tracey Evans - Hair Stylist #1
- Paul Goetz - Mama's Customer
- Jackie Green - Yves Tackett
- Eric Jackowitz - Dryve Passenger
- Aliya Kamalova - Ana
- Anita Khanzadian - Mama / Judith
- Jemima Lauriston - Jogger
- Marina Miller - Lamp Princess
Screenplay
Music: Ethan Edenburg, Zachary Marsh
Editing: Lucas Bohlinger
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
artificial intelligence (a.i.), loneliness, work obsession, short film, stealth marketing
More Films by Director: Danny Jelinek
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Word of Mouth about?
- A lonely woman, Ana, becomes addicted to an AI-driven mobile app that monetizes word-of-mouth recommendations. She meets and bonds with a fellow leader boarder, Jess, over their natural talent for slyly promoting sponsored products. When Ana starts to question the ethics of her new obsession, she descends into a disorienting reality where the lines between authentic conversation and paid marketing start to blur.
- Who directed Word of Mouth?
- Word of Mouth was directed by Danny Jelinek.
- Who stars in Word of Mouth?
- Word of Mouth stars Rhys Darby, Sky Elobar, Tracey Evans, Paul Goetz, Jackie Green, Eric Jackowitz.
- How long is Word of Mouth?
- Word of Mouth has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Word of Mouth?
- Word of Mouth is a Comedy film.