Transmission Override

2023

Short Film

Materials: Video camera, analog feedback loops, abandoned CRT televisions, hybrid digital technologies, analog sound synthesis

 

At its core, Transmission Override is a visually and sonically captivating film that examines the intricate relationship between nature and technology. This experimental work explores the impact of constant technological flow and transmission on the natural world, envisioning a space where the industrious activity of bees and the beauty of flowers intertwine with the persistent hum of data and messages.

 

Using found footage collected over the past three years, I created a visual narrative that merges organic elements with analog feedback loops crafted on abandoned CRT televisions found throughout the city. The imagery is manipulated with hybrid digital and analog technologies, resulting in a dynamic interplay of natural forms and technological interference. Complementing the visuals is an original analog sound composition, designed specifically for the film to heighten its immersive, meditative quality.

 

Transmission Override premiered internationally, showcasing at festivals and venues including Venezuela, Spain, Canada, and Baltimore’s Spark 6: Projections at the Peale. It was also featured at The Americas Film Festival in New York, the Liviv Art Palace in Ukraine, and earned a nomination for Best Experimental Film at the Couch Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.

 

Through this imaginative journey, the film encourages viewers to reflect on their role in the unceasing ballet of data transmission, reconsidering how their digital choices shape and impact the world around them. Transmission Override is a poignant exploration of the evolving relationship between humanity, technology, and nature in an increasingly interconnected world.