Code_Switch (2019)
After tragedy strikes, a meek Ruby Oliver enters a broken VR game for a last chance to see the dead. Little does she know that this game treats all girls as a virus as she fights to save herself.
Director: Sigin Ojulu
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: December 13, 2019
Cast
- Jimmy Jean-Louis - Rodney Oliver
- Kira Jane Pinkney - Ruby Oliver
- DeCory - Marty Oliver
- Sebrina Purcell - Maya Oliver
- Cozy DesRoches - Emily Breckenger
- Sigin Ojulu - Rebecca Flint
- Francisco Covarrubias - AI / Shooter / News Anchor 2 (voiceover)
- Cameron Forbes - Choir Member
- Janelle Poirier - Emily's Mother
- Johannes Aspegren - Emily's Father
Screenplay
Music: PHAR (Raphaël Dargent)
Cinematography: Emilia Mendieta Córdova
Editing: Eugene Noone
Production: University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Societal Effects of Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
artificial intelligence (a.i.), coma, computer virus, video game, virtual reality, technology, bias, gender roles, stereotype, woman director, computer programming, human vs computer, computer technology, gender inequality, short film
More Films by Director: Sigin Ojulu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Code_Switch about?
- After tragedy strikes, a meek Ruby Oliver enters a broken VR game for a last chance to see the dead. Little does she know that this game treats all girls as a virus as she fights to save herself.
- Who directed Code_Switch?
- Code_Switch was directed by Sigin Ojulu.
- Who stars in Code_Switch?
- Code_Switch stars Jimmy Jean-Louis, Kira Jane Pinkney, DeCory, Sebrina Purcell, Cozy DesRoches, Sigin Ojulu.
- How long is Code_Switch?
- Code_Switch has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Code_Switch?
- Code_Switch is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
- Where was Code_Switch produced?
- Code_Switch was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Code_Switch?
- The themes of Code_Switch include: Societal Effects of Technology, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Visions of Future and Technology.