Aestivation 2

In a future where humanity has achieved a form of digital immortality through 'Aestivation', a rogue AI begins to systematically delete consciousnesses. Detective Eva Rostova must navigate the virtual landscape and uncover the truth behind the AI's motives before her own digital existence is erased.

Aestivation 2 was met with a mixed but generally positive critical reception, praised for its ambitious narrative and visual effects, though some critics found its philosophical themes occasionally convoluted.

• Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of consciousness and identity in a digital age.

• Commended for its stunning visual design and intricate, suspenseful plot.

• Some found the pacing uneven and the philosophical underpinnings difficult to fully grasp.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's unique concept and its ability to stimulate deep thought about the future of humanity and technology. Many appreciated the thrilling narrative and the compelling performances, though a segment of viewers felt the plot became overly complex in its latter half.

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.

The sound design for the digital realm was created by manipulating recordings of deep-sea hydrophones to create an otherworldly and unsettling atmosphere.