Deployment Strategy
(DVD)
DIRECTED BY - Mark Cheng
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?
GENRES - action, sci-fi & fantasy, short films
Film Info
RUNTIME - 30 minutes
RATING - Not Rated
YEAR - 2007
FORMAT - DVD Region All
Related Links:
Official Website
CAST | |
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Rey Oliver Bune | Lee |
Einar Gunnar | Diplomay Yanovec |
Nathan Faudree | Major Huron |
Anthony Arbaiza | Chavez |
Brianna Shaughnessy | Willie |
Joe Barbagallo | Warnock |
Rob Maison | Combat Mech |
David Potashnik | Capt. Dack |
Director
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Director of Photography
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Sound Design
Special Effects 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)
- Action on Film Festival 2007 (Long Beach, California, 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)
Awards
- Best Science Fiction (Nominee)
2007 Action on Film Festival (Long Beach, California, US) - Best Special Effects (Award)
2007 The Indie Gathering Film Festival (Ohio, US) - Best Special Effects (Nominee)
2007 Action on Film Festival (Long Beach, California, US) - Best Trailer (Monthly Contest)
2007 OurStage.com (Online) - Best Trailer, Regional (3 Months)
2007 OurStage.com (Online) - Willie's Spirit Award (Recipient)
2007 The Dusk 'Til Dawn Film Festival (Houston, Texas, USA)
Press
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.