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In 2055, artificial intelligence is possible. The government tries desperately to control the use and abuse of cybernetic beings while society struggles to accept them. Software hackers are both highly coveted resources and enemies of the state. Lt. James Lee, computer psychologist, embarks on his first assignment. His wits and training will be put to the test. But what about his beliefs? In a time of self-aware software, who exactly is endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights? Man? Machine?

The exclusive IndiePix DVD of Deployment Strategy comes packed with special features: IndiePix trailers, the award-winning Deployment Strategy trailer, director's commentary track, FX Reel, and three behind-the-scenes featurettes breaking down the special effects layer-by-layer. Also cuts from the original soundtrack, and a mobile version of the film ready for upload to your IPod.

The film is unrated, but due to scenes of graphic violence, parental guidance is suggested for those under 17.

 
 
   
cast and crew

genre: action new item sci-fi & fantasy short films

country: United States

language: English

runtime: 30 minutes

dvd region: All regions

attributes: Color Director's Cut Widescreen

rating: Not Rated

 
cast and crew

Mark Cheng:
Director
Mark Cheng:
Editor
Mark Cheng:
Producer
Mark Cheng:
Special Effects Designer
Jen Tang:
Producer
Patryk Rebisz:
Director of Photography
Chris Haigh:
Composer

ROB DALY:
Sound Design
Ingrid Okola:
Practical Effects
Brian Thone:
Prop Designer
Andrew Glazebrook:
3D Designer
Simon Hilton:
3D Designer

 
   
festivals
  • Asian Pacific Film Festival 2008 (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
  • Hollywood DV/HD Fest 2008 (Hollywood, CA, USA)
  • New Filmmakers 2008 (New York City)
  • The NYC Downtown Short Film Audience Choice Festival 2008 (New York City, US)
  • Garden State Film Festival 2007 (Asbury Park, United States)
  • IndieFest USA International Film Festival 2007
  • ShockerFest Film Festival 2007 (Riverbank, CA, US)
  • Sweet Onion Film Festival 2007 (Washington, USA)
  • The Big Bang Film Festival 2007 (Pennsylvania, US)
  • The DragonCon CyberPunk Film Festival 2007 (Texas, US)
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    awards
  • Best Science Fiction
    2007 Action on Film Festival (Long Beach, California, US)
  • Best Special Effects
    2007 The Indie Gathering Film Festival (Ohio, US)
  • Best Special Effects
    2007 Action on Film Festival (Long Beach, California, US)
  • Best Trailer
    2007 OurStage.com (Online)
  • Best Trailer, Regional
    2007 OurStage.com (Online)
  • Willie's Spirit Award
    2007 The Dusk 'Til Dawn Film Festival (Houston, Texas, USA)
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    Director's Bio:
    Mark Cheng is a software developer for MTV Networks' Nickelodeon brand. When he's not cranking code, he's writing and shooting films. A graduate of Cornell University's class of 1997 film/theater program, Mark happily transitioned his film making from splicing 16mm reversal on flatbed Steinbecks to cutting at the speed of thought on modded water-cooled dual cores. After college, Mark worked countless hours in senseless production assistance jobs on commercials for Chef Boy-R-Dee ravioli before swearing off a career in film permanently and pursuing the stable career of a web designer. Seven years later, Mark found himself in his final year of business school working as a consultant in the financial industry. The long-buried desire to make films and tell stories came back with ferocity. Deployment Strategy is a result of that ferocity and its production has been meticulously blogged on the Mark's site, www.iMustMakeThisFilm.com The site's name serves a mantra and a reminder to its owner and all who visit the site that passionate pursuits can yield passionate results.

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