The Electric Urn

In a near-future society where emotions are suppressed through mandatory neural implants, a rogue technician discovers a glitch that allows him to feel again. He becomes entangled in a conspiracy surrounding the 'Electric Urn,' a mysterious device rumored to restore lost memories and emotions. As he unravels the truth, he must evade corporate enforcers and decide if humanity is better off with or without feeling.

The Electric Urn was a modest critical success, lauded for its thought-provoking premise and atmospheric direction, though some critics found its pacing uneven. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its philosophical depth and others finding it too bleak.

• Praised for its ambitious exploration of humanity and technology.
• Cited for its strong lead performance and visually striking dystopian world.
• Some reviews noted a predictable third act and underdeveloped supporting characters.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's unique concept and its ability to spark discussions about the nature of humanity and emotion. Many found the visual design compelling, though a segment of the audience felt the narrative lost steam towards the end.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Saturn Awards; won Best Independent Sci-Fi Film at the Fantasia Film Festival.

The distinctive hum emitted by the 'Electric Urn' prop in the film was actually created by running a vintage theremin through a series of analog filters and delays.