Lucid
The intention of LUCID was to explore the proliferation of digital media that has cultivated an era where the lines between reality and fiction are increasingly blurred. Though we turn to social media to connect, it ultimately estranges us from ourselves and others and to reality itself. The purpose of LUCID is to allegorically represent this disconnect through the medium of lucid dreaming in order to expose the disintegration of the authentic self within a hypermediated world. My film would be suited to audiences who have a suspicion that the contours of existence extend beyond the dimensions of an iPhone screen, who are painfully aware that we are, in the words of Postman, “amusing ourselves to death.”
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Fun Facts of Movie
Directed by Emily Bennett. 7min 48sec. (Australian film)
Users Reviews
Melanie Collins
This is an engaging well constructed film and strong story-telling, especially impressive for a high school student. I loved the flickery dream sequences which created quite a frightening reminder of the difficulty of knowing what is reality.
This is an engaging well constructed film and strong story-telling, especially impressive for a high school student. I loved the flickery dream sequences which created quite a frightening reminder of the difficulty of knowing what is reality.
Natalie Smyth
Great watch. Very interesting
Great watch. Very interesting
Natalie Smyth
Great watch. Very interesting
Great watch. Very interesting
CP
I was impressed by the originality of the concept, and production values of this short film. It was thought provoking and clever, with a lot of depth.
I was impressed by the originality of the concept, and production values of this short film. It was thought provoking and clever, with a lot of depth.
Tracy Poulton
Emily – you should be so proud of what you’ve created. Your talent, originality, and depth of thinking shine through in every part of the film. It’s obvious how much hard work and dedication went into LUCID, and you absolutely deserve all the recognition that comes with it. Such an incredible achievement – well done!
Emily – you should be so proud of what you’ve created. Your talent, originality, and depth of thinking shine through in every part of the film. It’s obvious how much hard work and dedication went into LUCID, and you absolutely deserve all the recognition that comes with it. Such an incredible achievement – well done!
Tracy Poulton
Emily – you should be so proud of what you’ve created. Your talent, originality, and depth of thinking shine through in every part of the film. It’s obvious how much hard work and dedication went into LUCID, and you absolutely deserve all the recognition that comes with it. Such an incredible achievement – well done!
Emily – you should be so proud of what you’ve created. Your talent, originality, and depth of thinking shine through in every part of the film. It’s obvious how much hard work and dedication went into LUCID, and you absolutely deserve all the recognition that comes with it. Such an incredible achievement – well done!
CAP
I loved this film which showed off beautiful production quality, and brought some thought provoking questions to the fore. Unique, beautifully shot and clever.
I loved this film which showed off beautiful production quality, and brought some thought provoking questions to the fore. Unique, beautifully shot and clever.
nat smyth
Great watch, very interesting
Great watch, very interesting
Jill Wheeler
Excellent exploration of some of the dangers of social media and especially refreshing to have this explored & produced by an 18 year old , in the age group that has been so captured by social media. Well done!
Excellent exploration of some of the dangers of social media and especially refreshing to have this explored & produced by an 18 year old , in the age group that has been so captured by social media. Well done!
Jill Wheeler
Excellent exploration of some of the dangers of social media and especially refreshing to have this explored & produced by an 18 year old , in the age group that has been so captured by social media. Well done!
Excellent exploration of some of the dangers of social media and especially refreshing to have this explored & produced by an 18 year old , in the age group that has been so captured by social media. Well done!