ISOLATION - A Sci-Fi Short Film (2024)

Good morning, Michael. Morning... How are the towers holding up? As long as they are properly secured they should only require minor maintenance. Would you like to play a game of chess Michael? Not now SAM... It's important to keep your occupied, Michael. Too much of nothing isn't good for you... Well, right now, my mind is occupied by food so just shut off for awhile. Understood. Damn... SAM... Yes, Michael? Are you programmed to give mental evaluations? Yes. Have you been actively monitoring m

y mental state? Of course. From the moment we landed, I was tasked with watching over your mental and physical health. I see... Does this alarm you? Yeah... Why? Because the thought of someone psychoanalyzing my every move doesn't sound  particularly appealing... Monitoring the tower engineers  is crucial to prevent past crises from reoccurring. If you find  this unsettling, I apologize. Dear fuck, I'm arguing with a robot... It's healthy to express your emotions, Michael. Yeah, well I don't --

I don't  feel like talking to you... "I see..." How long until the storm ends? Two days and three hours. However, the current weather conditions have been difficult to predict... And how many days do I have left on my shift? Two-hundred and sixty-three... Thanks... Your heart rate has increased substantially. Are you currently experiencing feelings of anxiety or claustrophobia? No... I'm just sad, Sam... Why? I don't know... Do you feel alone? Yeah... Do you miss your family? Yes... These are co

mmon feelings, Michael. At some point, almost every tower engineer suffers from an overwhelming sense of isolation, but it's important to remember YOU ARE NOT ISOLATED. Your work is voluntary. Your work is a key milestone in  furthering the human species. The state of mind you're in isn't forever. It's simply a small portion  of your long life to come... I don't care, SAM. I want out... I don't want to be here anymore... It's alright Michael... It'll be over soon...