A FULL LENGTH INDEPENDENT FILM for fans of gritty British comedy, retro tech and movies of the 80s and 90s, offering a fresh and hilarious look at AI.
Plot:
When the world's most sophisticated AI unexpectedly goes rogue—the technologized world plunges into mayhem. In the epicenter of this chaos is a quirky band of video game aficionados at a retro gaming expo. Armed with nothing more than their vintage gaming consoles, floppy disks and classic home computers, these unlikely heroes must outsmart the most formidable digital intelligence ever devised.
What it’s really about:
It’s an 80s hacker movie, set in the modern day - and in an age of 24-hour connectivity - it’s a love letter to an era when computing and gaming were a lot simpler. More importantly, at it’s emotional core, ‘Ctrl AI Delete’ is about how a group of very ordinary friends dig deep and find a courage and resourcefullness they never knew they had, in order to fight against a global disaster.
"IT'S ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK MEETS PHOENIX NIGHTS."
- JASON BRADBURY, COWRITER/PRODUCER
Who is Ctrl AI Delete For?
Old-School Film Fans! If your idea of a truly great movie experience is watching Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off or Die Hard - welcome to the club!
Say goodbye to cookie-cutter modern movies. This is a proudly retro, independent comedy movie with an ironic, cheeky and slapstick take on humour reminiscent of the Action and Comedy genre flicks of the 1980s and 90s. Loaded with clever callbacks and subtle winks - geeks, gamers, and pop culture devotees, this is your kind of story.
"A TRIBUTE TO THE FILMS WE GREW UP WITH"
- ELIZABETH BLAKE THOMAS, DIRECTOR
A UNIQUE STORY THAT'S AS TIMELY AS IT IS HUMOROUS.
The Writers
Jason Bradbury (of UK TV’s ‘The Gadget Show’ fame) and Mark Felgate, professional comedian and magician (‘Nickelodeon’, ‘BBC Radio 4’).
The Director
Elizabeth Blake Thomas, UK film director now living and working in Los Angeles. Has a bevy of feature length films to her credit.
The Director of Photography
Sam of Atlas Film Co, the genius behind the gorgeous images and moody lighting you’re looking at, and our forthcoming promo reel!
Musical Directors
Utah Saints! We are thrilled to say that the 90s dance music duo will be curating the soundtrack to the movie.
“IT’S NOT THE MACHINES THAT DEFINE US - IT’S THE HUMAN SPIRIT”
-HOMELESS DENNIS, CTRL AI DELETE
As Homeless Dennis insightfully remarks to Smit on page 5 of our script, ‘It’s not the machines that define us—it's the human spirit.’
This poignant observation isn't just central to our film's plot, it has become a guiding mantra for our entire project. Most of the images on this website, along with the test footage and crew interviews featured in our pitch video (coming soon), were captured by a dedicated cast and crew using their own equipment, without compensation.
This massive undertaking will only transform into a completed film with the help of a broader community of supporters - that’s where you come in! Join us, and become part of this exciting cinematic journey.
BE THE FIRST TO ROCK OUR MOVIE MERCH!!!
Get exclusive first dibs on our limited edition movie merch before anyone else! As we gear up for our crowdfunding campaign, we're releasing a select number of first-run items!
Every purchase you make directly contributes to funding our film, with proceeds going towards the production budget. Ready to show your support? Click the link below to head over to our merchandise partner, Wearit.co.uk, and start shopping!
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“I’VE ALWAYS FELT THOSE OLD MACHINES HAVE A LIFE FORCE… AN ENERGY MADE UP OF ALL THE PEOPLE THAT PLAYED THEM. ALL THE WINS, THE LOSSES, FRUSTRATION AND THE JOY, SOAKED INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARDS OVER DECADES.”
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-PSY, CTRL AI DELETE