The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience (2021)

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Image production is fiction-weaving. Together with Sheena Absalud, we spent an entire day in Pride Month in my room documenting ourselves using different cameras: three mobile phones, one action camera, one CCTV camera, and one laptop, while asking each other questions about our asexuality. Recognizing the role of the moving image in constructing prejudice, self-identity, and desires, and therefore the expansion of neoliberalism, "The Function of Fiction" attempts to abandon temptations to define “asexuality” and its place in the context of “LGBTQIA+”, in pursuit of new socialities and possibilities. Music in the film was spawned with plants and machines.

Director: Mac Andre Arboleda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
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Cast

Editing: Geraldine Loares
Production: UP Film Circle
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Budget: $200
Original Language: tl

Keywords

asexuality, documentary short

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience about?
Image production is fiction-weaving. Together with Sheena Absalud, we spent an entire day in Pride Month in my room documenting ourselves using different cameras: three mobile phones, one action camera, one CCTV camera, and one laptop, while asking each other questions about our asexuality. Recognizing the role of the moving image in constructing prejudice, self-identity, and desires, and therefore the expansion of neoliberalism, "The Function of Fiction" attempts to abandon temptations to define “asexuality” and its place in the context of “LGBTQIA+”, in pursuit of new socialities and possibilities. Music in the film was spawned with plants and machines.
Who directed The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience?
The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience was directed by Mac Andre Arboleda.
Who stars in The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience?
The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience stars Mac Andre Arboleda, Sheena Absalud.
How long is The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience?
The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience?
The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience?
The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience had a budget of $200.
Where was The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience produced?
The Function of Fiction is the Abstraction and Simulation of Social Experience was produced in Philippines.