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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
How did you create the visual world of ‘When F***ing Spring is in the Air‘ to enhance the themes of abandonment and identity? The concept of “Euro-orphans” deeply resonated with me, especially since I had a two-year-old son at the…