Can Filmmaking Become Carbon Neutral?
The film industry has a carbon footprint problem, and historically, our response has been layout-driven. We are highly proficient at creating illusions on screen, but behind the scenes, our sustainability efforts often mimic that same illusion. Handing out reusable water…
Read moreAI Will Never Replace Great Storytelling
We live in a strange paradox. Recently, the Mumbai International Film Festival hosted a 48-hour AI Cinema Hackathon exploring algorithmic storytelling, running in the exact same week that I’m Not a Robot, our dark comedy about the profound anxiety of proving…
Read moreI'm Not a Robot Wins the 2025 Academy Award!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that I’m Not a Robot, directed by Victoria Warmerdam, has officially won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film! This groundbreaking achievement marks a historic moment for Dutch cinema, as I’m Not a Robot becomes…
Read moreI'm Not a Robot' lead up to the 2025 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
In the lead-up to the 2025 Academy Awards, I’m Not a Robot, our short film directed by Victoria Warmerdam, captivated audiences with its unique narrative and critical acclaim. The film follows Lara, portrayed by Ellen Parren, who finds herself trapped in…
Read moreI’M NOT A ROBOT Lands on the 97th Oscars® Shortlist for Best Live Action Short Film
We are thrilled to announce that I’m Not a Robot, the critically acclaimed short film by writer-director Victoria Warmerdam, has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards® in the Best Live Action Short Film category! Out of 180 qualified films,…
Read moreInterview with Writer and Director Victoria Warmerdam
How Victoria Warmerdam tackles bodily-autonomy through comedy Recently landed on the Oscars Shortlist, director Victoria Warmerdam‘s darkly comedy short, I’m Not a Robot, draws inspiration from CAPTCHA technology, vintage sci-fi aesthetics and psychological thrillers to address feminist themes of identity and…
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