Have you ever wondered about the Ship of Theseus paradox and its relevance to our modern world? In this video, I dive deep into the fascinating philosophical thought experiment that inspired my animated sci-fi short film, Sileo. Set in a distant future where AI reigns supreme, Sileo explores identity, consciousness, and the essence of what makes us us.
This video unpacks the Ship of Theseus-a timeless paradox asking whether something that has all its parts replaced remains fundamentally the same. We'll explore how this idea connects to artificial intelligence, robotics, and our ever-evolving relationship with technology. As a filmmaker and storyteller, I share how these concepts shaped Sileo’s narrative, from its futuristic setting to the emotional journey of a robot searching for its creator and questioning its own identity.
Whether you’re a sci-fi enthusiast, a philosophy buff, or someone curious about the future of AI and humanity, this video will leave you thinking about existence in a whole new way. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sileo!
Watch the full short film here: th-cam.com/video/VVZTnMifYAk/w-d-xo.html
Synopsis:
The far future, a world only inhabited by artificial intelligence. GEFF 325520-BD, a fixer unit working in a factory starts worrying about his identity after being slowly replaced part by part while being repaired, sets out to find his creator and ask him some hard questions about his identity and his existence.
Written, directed and animated by: Demeter Lorant
Produced by: Gabor Sz. Nagy and Demeter Lorant
Narration: Nate Goodwyn
(C) Full Screen Films 2023
Awards and nominations:
Montevideó Fantasticó 2023, Uruguay - Nominated for Best Animated short
Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival 2023, Australia - Nominated for Best Animated short
Brooklyn Science Fiction Film Festival 2023, USA - Nominated for Best Animated short
Animaji Festival, USA - 3rd Place, 3D Animation Category
El Grito 2023, Venezuela - Award for Best Sound Design
ScorpiusFest 2024, USA - Award for Best Animated Short
Budapest Independet Film Festival 2024, Hungary - Award for Best Animated Short
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology 2024, USA - Nominated for Best Sci-fi Short
The New York Science Fiction Film Festival 2024 , USA - Award for Best Animation Short
Links:
www.fullscreenfilms.net
www.demeterlorant.com
demeterlorantfilm