Artificial Immortality
| Artificial Immortality | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ann Shin |
| Written by | Erica Leendertse Julia Nunes Ann Shin |
| Produced by | Erica Leendertse Hannah Donegan Ann Shin |
| Cinematography | Stephen Chung Iris Ng |
| Edited by | Shannon Kennedy Stephen Taylor |
| Music by | Todor Kobakov |
Production company | Fathom Film Group |
Release date |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Artificial Immortality, stylized as A.rtificial I.mmortality, is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Ann Shin and released in 2021.[1] The film explores advances in artificial intelligence, focusing in particular on various efforts to use technological advances in the field to cheat death and achieve a version of immortality.[2]
People appearing in the film include Nick Bostrom, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Douglas Rushkoff, Ben Goertzel and Deepak Chopra.[3]
The film premiered on April 29, 2021, as the opening film of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.[4]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors Guild of Canada | 2021 | Best Picture Editing, Documentary | Stephen Taylor | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Music Awards | 2022 | Best Original Score for a Documentary Feature Film | Todor Kobakov | Won | [5] |
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2023 | Best Documentary Program | Nominated | [6] | |
| Best Photography in a Documentary Program or Factual Series | Iris Ng, Stephen Chung | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Music in a Television Documentary | Todor Kobakov | Nominated |
References
- ^ Jennie Punter, "‘A.rtificial I.mmortality’ Director Ann Shin Aims for the Horizon". Variety, April 29, 2021.
- ^ Dennis Harvey, "‘A.rtificial I.mmortality’ Review: Surveying New Technologies to Cheat Death". Variety, May 1, 2021.
- ^ Andreas Wiseman, "‘Artificial Immortality’: Watch The First Trailer For Hot Docs Opener About AI & Biotech". Deadline Hollywood, March 23, 2021.
- ^ Etan Vlessing, "Virtual Hot Docs Fest to Open with ‘Artificial Immortality’". The Hollywood Reporter, March 23, 2021.
- ^ Connie Thiessen, "Slaight Family Foundation and Canadian Film Centre recognized by Screen Composers Guild". Broadcast Dialogue, September 29, 2022.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "2023 Canadian Screen Award Nominations for Documentary". Point of View, February 22, 2023.
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