Watch: Sci-Fi Short 'Now' Examines a Digital Database of Memories

“I need you to help me with something… Think of it like it’s a game, like a memory game.” What if we lived in a world where all of our memories were stored into a digital database? Now is a short film written and directed by Justin Zachary, and plays with that concept. The story is about a computer scientist who digs through his girlfriends memories only to discover a haunting truth that he’s desperate to cover up. Zachary also stars in the film, along with Susanna Ericsson, Craig Braun, and Francesca Fondevila. I like the low-key sci-fi elements, subtle and simple but just enough of an edge to make this a believable “near future” story. This reminds me a bit of Ex Machina, and you’ll see why once it gets into it. Definitely worth a watch. ›››

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