Ellie's Eye (2020)
What do dogs and AIs have in common?
Jeamin Cha's new essay-film examines the complex relationship between mental health, new technologies, ethics, and efficiency through the use of original and found material. Its namesake, Ellie, is a virtual avatar developed by the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies that is capable of interpreting human speech and gesture to reveal psychological distress. The film questions what it means to see, be seen, and be seen through in the face of disembodied artificial intelligence.
Director: Jeamin Cha
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: September 30, 2020
Cast
Music: Minhwi Lee
Cinematography: Mik Gaspay
Production: KADIST
Country: South Korea
Original Language: en
Keywords
vision, dog, sight
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ellie's Eye about?
- Jeamin Cha's new essay-film examines the complex relationship between mental health, new technologies, ethics, and efficiency through the use of original and found material. Its namesake, Ellie, is a virtual avatar developed by the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies that is capable of interpreting human speech and gesture to reveal psychological distress. The film questions what it means to see, be seen, and be seen through in the face of disembodied artificial intelligence.
- Who directed Ellie's Eye?
- Ellie's Eye was directed by Jeamin Cha.
- Who stars in Ellie's Eye?
- Ellie's Eye stars Kanya Aiko Abe, Yina Kim, Joe Melamed.
- How long is Ellie's Eye?
- Ellie's Eye has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Ellie's Eye?
- Ellie's Eye is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ellie's Eye produced?
- Ellie's Eye was produced in South Korea.