Trailer for ‘Dear…’ Reveals Apple TV+’s Star-Studded Inspirational Docuseries - Collider

Apple today released the first trailer for the Apple TV+ docuseries Dear…, but be forewarned it may make you tear up. From Emmy-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the series is inspired by Apple’s “Dear Apple” spots and the first season profiles ten game-changing icons, showcasing how one person’s story can change the world through the people whose lives they’ve inspired.

“Progress Bar” launches on Gunpowder & sky’s sci-fi channel - DUST

DUST is a multi-platform destination for binge watchable sci-fi. They feature science fiction short films and other content from emerging filmmakers with stunning visual effects, captivating plots and complex character explorations. Robots, aliens, space exploration, technology, and human experience are all a part of DUST.

“Dear…” complete first season premieres June 5 on Apple TV+

Oprah, Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for Apple TV+ Biography Series - The Hollywood Reporter

Apple TV Plus Sets R.J. Cutler’s Docuseries ‘Dear…’ for Spring 2020 - Variety

Apple Greenlights ‘Dear….’ Docuseries From RJ Cutler Profiling Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee & More - Deadline

“THEREFORE I AM” launches on popular sci-fi short film channel - DUST

DUST is a multi-platform destination for binge watchable sci-fi. They feature science fiction short films and other content from emerging filmmakers with stunning visual effects, captivating plots and complex character explorations. Robots, aliens, space exploration, technology, and human experience are all a part of DUST.

Apple Shows Off Original Series For First Time With Sizzle Reel – deadline

Titles in the video include The Morning Show, Dear…, Home Before Dark, Truth Be Told, Servant, Hala and Mythic Quest.

10 Awesome New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Shorts That All Run Under 10 Minutes - io9

“This film was written by a human...however, the character Lexi’s dialogue was generated by AI.” With that opening text to prepare you, Peter McCoubrey’s film immediately dives into its tale of a single gal, her AI virtual assistant, and a customer-service rep wearily toiling for a dating app. The AI-scripted dialogue is clever, and it adds a layer of intrigue to Lexi’s snappy exchanges. But Progress Bar is more than just a gimmick—it shows a future that manages to stay hilariously mundane even with all the high-tech embellishments. What exactly does a “Frozen Pizza Nite” candle smell like, anyway?

A.I. Co-Written Sci-Fi Short 'Progress Bar' - firstshowing

"These days, you think you met your soulmate. Next thing you know, they change their number and steal all your stuff." Can artificial intelligence actually write intelligent scripts? Or at least – interesting scripts? Progress Bar is the latest film partially created by artificial intelligence (the short film Sunspring was the first one). This experimental short film about relationships "attempts to harness the inherent absurdity of dialogue generated by A.I. by placing it within the confines of a more traditional (human-written) narrative film structure."

Watch a sci fi short film co-written by AI - ZDNET

The dialog for the artificial intelligence character in this short film was written by AI. Meta much?

In This Trippy Short Film, a Man Meets Every Possible Future Version of Himself -io9

In Therefore I Am, the McCoubrey brothers create a compelling time travel mystery in just six minutes. It leaves you with questions, BUT in a good way.

Therefore I Am tracks a conversation a man has with future versions of himself, each one arriving slightly earlier than the last, each one with slightly different instructions for how to get to that point. You can even trace the loops—each one leads to the next. And yet, not a single one seems to have successfully avoided the event they’re trying to stop.

It’s so slickly done, the editing seamlessly moving from one encounter to another. It’s great.

Impressive, Surreal Time Travel Short Film 'Therefore I Am' - FIRST SHOWING

Get ready for a mindf*ck with this one... It is a "a time travel story", but not in the way you think. It reminds me a bit of that short Interview With a Time Traveler, but even more intelligent

THEREFORE I AM - AIN'T IT COOL

"(the) McCoubreys' have given us a time travel film that feels original - something I can't help but be impressed by... This thing is packed to the brim with solid performances, strong visuals, and a kickass score!" 

THEREFORE I AM  - SCREEN ANARCHY

"a very well crafted bit of work built around a simple, and very well executed, idea" 

THEREFORE I AM - GEEK TYRANT

"Are you ready to have mind messed with? Therefore I Am is a very intelligent film that I know film buffs will enjoy." 

Questions to Ask Before Making a Short Film - the grey matter - INDIE WIRE

The Grey Matter featured on CINEPHILIA & BEYOND

The Grey Matter interview - Nitehawk shorts fest

The Grey Matter premieres on SHORT OF THE WEEK

‘The Grey Matter’ Short Film Will Get In Your Head - slashfilm

Guy Wakes Up With A Hole In His Skull—And Finds Something Gross Inside - io9

You'll have to forgive the morbid short comedy The Grey Matter a few dozen puns, but it makes up for it by being deliciously macabre. A working stiff comes to on the street covered in blood with a nasty hole in his head. Naturally, he's worried—at least until he suddenly hits it off with a beautiful coworker.

The Grey Matter was directed by Peter and Luke McCoubrey, known professionally as the McCoubrey Brothers. You can also check out the fun (and slightly spoiler-y) opening title sequence they shot for the film, but ultimately decided to omit.

'The Grey Matter' Short Film by The McCoubrey Brothers - firstshowing

"What were you expecting, a grasshopper with a top hat?" Take a moment to watch this short film if you're in the mood for a darkly humorous laugh. The Grey Matter is a dark horror comedy directed by Peterand Luke McCoubrey, known as the "McCoubrey Brothers", who explained via e-mail this week that they started making music videos for a friend's band and eventually challenged themselves to make a narrative short. After premiering at film festivals throughout the year, including Brooklyn, Show Me Shorts and the Nitehawk Shorts Festival, it's now online earning a recent Short of the Week feature. There are some solid practical FX in it, and the dialogue is fun which helps keep the film interesting. It's a great short, have fun.

The Grey Matter on SHOCK TILL YOU DROP