Overview

Synopsis

Filmmaking duo Neil and Maya are making the world's first film written by artificial intelligence. Maya's computer program - AutoScript – generates a film titled Two Females, One Masculine, and a Chimpanzee, (TFOMAAC). It's perfect!... or is it?
Besides the far-fetched screenplay, the eccentric cast, and awful crew, TFOMAAC has caught the attention of film critic and self-proclaimed “Defender of the Arts” Daniel Riggs. After infiltrating the set, Daniel resolves to destroy the film. He gains Neil's trust, suggesting outrageous story elements that force AutoScript to perform rewrites. Will AutoScript write the worst film ever, or can a program capture the art of filmmaking?

Team

Shane Lawrence

Director, Writer

Creative genius. Strange sense of humour. Film lover. The consumate director. Shane has had 8 short films produced and has three features in development. He also aims to inspire the next generation of Canadian filmmakers. Shane teaches Jr. High English, Social Studies, Drama, and Film Studies, in Sherwood Park Alberta. He is Edmonton's best kept filmmaking secret.

Jeannette Lawrence

Producer, Marketing Strategist

Filmmaking is passion. When Jeannette fell in love with a filmmaker, she married her love of storytelling and her project management skill-set to become a dynamic producer. As a Nurse, organizing people, places, and things under pressure is what she does best! An Alberta cowgirl at heart with a Cornell-Queens EMBA recently completed, she just might surprise you.

Ken Nemetchek

Producer, Editor

Ken is a visible minority (a redhead!) and a storyteller. With over 100 credits under his belt, the best camera gear in the city and a vast network of colleagues, he is a well respected member of the Edmonton film-making community. Writer, editor, ballroom dancer, Ken does it all.

Reviews

Ratings (516)

Average 6.43 / 10

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8 - 7

135

6 - 5

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4 - 3

2 - 1

Reviews (136)

Kiki B.
Posted 5 months ago

Cute

Denise R.
Posted 6 months ago

I like this creative film.

Gerad C.
Posted 6 months ago

Very enjoyable cast and an ingenious concept. I like it!

elise v.
Posted 6 months ago

i like the concept lol

Samson W.
Posted 6 months ago

not the best

Paul J.
Posted 6 months ago

Do you need $1 000 000 for this?

Scifi F.
Posted 6 months ago

I think it's an entertaining concept.

Jessica C.
Posted 6 months ago

A little confused as to wheather or not this is a real documentary about a real thing or a documentary-film about something that is made up. Other than that, it seems like strong film making :)

Rosella W.
Posted 6 months ago

Funny & unique! If taken in the right direction of comedy/intrigue, it could be great.

Sophia K.
Posted 6 months ago

The guy reminds me of Seth Rogen. Looks like it could be a hit!

Debbie K.
Posted 6 months ago

A little strange for me.

TBiddy U.
Posted 6 months ago

good work!

Bobby L.
Posted 6 months ago

Great character development, could have potential

Renee D.
Posted 6 months ago

I like the enthusiasm of the actors who seem to be enjoying their characters and the music is great in how it creates the mood of the ensuing chaos. I can't give the film a higher rating however because the idea just does't grab me at all and I have no further interest in seeing the film. But that's more a reflection of the mockumentary genre and my personal taste than the film makers.

Liette R.
Posted 6 months ago

I think that this movie has some GREAT potential! Could be a cult classic in the making! Can't wait to see more :)

nathan e.
Posted 6 months ago

I think I just saw what could be the entire film.
Kind of a funny idea tho

Tyler S.
Posted 6 months ago

Looks like a really funny mockumentary.

Glynis R.
Posted 6 months ago

Definitely a unique idea. A little too far out there in concept for my taste, but I appreciate what you're trying to do.

Semantha M.
Posted 6 months ago

could be funny.....not sure needs more

Jeannette L.
Posted 6 months ago

Okay... I'm biased - I love AutoScript.
We are listening and watching this ratings board! We've read your comments and want to dialogue with you. We are an agile project - we want to incorporate fan ideas/suggestions into our final product.
Since we can't respond directly to you, here's how to start a 2-way conversation: If you want to comment via a facebook post - we'll respond (as soon as we can)! We will also start to tell you how we're incorporating your ideas on our blog at www.beardedchicken.com . One day we might even reveal why we called our company Bearded Chicken Productions!
So far we are working on:
-Locations, Locations, Locations - more, some crazy, and all diverse
-Character workshops with our actors (many thanks to them as they only "met" their character a few days before the shoot). We will be bringing our characters to life (in public!) soon. It's all about stretching and finding out what makes that character appealing.
- Conflict and a satisfying ending - yes, smart ratings people, these are the pitfalls of this genre. We're working hard to ensure AutoScript's plot nails these - these are our key challenges in this project. We can't let the improv, adventure, and fun overshadow great storytelling.
We love it all, good, bad, and critical! This story is for you!!

Joe M.
Posted 6 months ago

This is a pretty terrific idea. Make this movie, regardless of the outcome of the contest.

Cat R.
Posted 6 months ago

Well done ladies and gentlemen. Hilarious! Has the feel of the most modern of movies. Good luck to you.

Joslyn P.
Posted 6 months ago

It's a bit out there. It is very unique to say the least. The music was a bit cliche I think, I've heard it to much for it to be taken seriously. I was struggling with the concept a bit but I think it needs work. Good work and Good luck :)

Taryn K.
Posted 6 months ago

Really enjoyed how this trailer turned out but was not all there for me

Danny G.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept with potential. I think it needs more "story" though for my taste.

Lauren A.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting idea.

Bryan D.
Posted 7 months ago

Sounds like a great concept. I see a sequel in the making, "AutoCorrect."

Alexandra S.
Posted 7 months ago

Funny! A really unique concept and a great cast!

Dimas T.
Posted 7 months ago

good luck

Matt D.
Posted 7 months ago

lol great idea

Paula M.
Posted 7 months ago

Funny! Very unique story idea and could be hysterical if done right. Watching this one for sure.

Roger G.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks hilarious. If you could pull off this kind of quality for the whole movie it would for sure be a hit.

Nicole d.
Posted 7 months ago

Acting looks really great!! Funny and fun :)

Brent M.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks pleasant and interesting. The acting was all decent; nothing mind-blowing, but often very funny. Pretty silly concept (and I mean that in a good way). Curious about what this company is that's making the movie, why they want to have the computer write it, etc. Would be more curious about how the computer chooses to write certain things. Other than the "motorized scooters" line, there isn't much to go on, and even with that--did the computer mean to be funny? I'm guessing not; I just think the whole idea of what a computer would determine to be a compelling movie to be the most interesting part of this idea. I'm much less interested in the "I am a generic sexually-harassing pig" character, and more interested in what the movie's actually allegedly about. If you can come up with a really clever way to solve that problem (what does a computer write like?) then I'd be sold. Cheers!

Hugh P.
Posted 7 months ago

not my style

Kevin P.
Posted 7 months ago

funny!

Cheryl M.
Posted 7 months ago

Neat concept, not sure about a feature length movie though

Bella M.
Posted 7 months ago

amazing

Danny L.
Posted 7 months ago

is this a movie about making a movie that a computer has written? intresting has the potential for a lot of funny scenes

Tim R.
Posted 7 months ago

Sorry folks. I just can't get a grasp on the concept your going for here, it isn't sticking with me. Looks like you had fun filming the trailer. Best of luck!

Jordan N.
Posted 7 months ago

This would be a great web series but I can't see it drawing much attention at the movie theatres.

Natalie B.
Posted 7 months ago

I like how it gets better as the music gets faster.

Georgia M.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks funny!

Andie Q.
Posted 7 months ago

Doesn't seem to have enough to it to make a full feature?

Natalia N.
Posted 7 months ago

Not sure how I feel about this concept. I think it's very funny but I just don't see it as a million dollar feature. I feel like it'd be an awesome short though

Jacki R.
Posted 7 months ago

I think you can pull this off. Trust your instincts and go for it!

Brandie B.
Posted 7 months ago

Excellent love it

Marlene S.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks amusing!

Kaitlyn M.
Posted 7 months ago

Very funny, and well put together. My biggest hold up is that this still feels like sketch comedy for me - hilarious in the form of a trailer, but not enough depth for a full length movie. I can't imagine wanting to see 90+ minutes of this. Really well done trailer though!

Jeffrey M.
Posted 7 months ago

Good Luck~

Alysa K.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept, but I'm not sure if it's working for me as a mockumentary.

Michelle G.
Posted 7 months ago

poor plot, poor acting, not very impressive

Jennifer M.
Posted 7 months ago

Great premise for a short! Not sure if it can carry a feature length movie.

Norman L.
Posted 7 months ago

Loved it!

Rochelle A.
Posted 7 months ago

meow

Warren M.
Posted 7 months ago

This is the most original idea I've seen in a while. I would love to see this as a feature.

Nickolas B.
Posted 7 months ago

Story seems like it would be fun one to watch. Some great characters in there!

William R.
Posted 7 months ago

Nice idea, seems funny, wondering what the finish project is

Astrid T.
Posted 7 months ago

The idea is cute, not sure if I would watch it though....

Isabelle G.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept but not very well produced.

Donal O.
Posted 7 months ago

This works for all the goals that cinecoup has, plus it will be crazy funny if done right.

Becky P.
Posted 7 months ago

interesting concept - need more changes in scenery/location to be realistic

Gayle B.
Posted 7 months ago

Love it.

Ryan P.
Posted 7 months ago

neat concept. looks funny!

Nikki B.
Posted 7 months ago

The trailer was funny, I just don't see it being a full length movie

Laurel L.
Posted 7 months ago

Great concept, well delivered. I'm wondering its really a big screen project in the end. Maybe a weird series like the office?

Cheryl G.
Posted 7 months ago

looks ok but doesn't grab my attention to want to watch more...sorry!

Paul N.
Posted 7 months ago

i think it works great as a short.

Seb T.
Posted 7 months ago

Wait....

What?

Douglas H.
Posted 7 months ago

Hmmm... not sure how this could work as a feature

Jordan H.
Posted 7 months ago

Very original idea, not something you see a lot in amateur film making. The actors look very well done and I think will do a great job with their characters. Look forward to seeing the final product.

Michelle A.
Posted 7 months ago

looks interesting!

Mo J.
Posted 7 months ago

Credit for thinking outside the box.

Michael M.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept of computer generated script. Original which many here aren't....just don't introduce any zzzzzzombies.

Nicholas C.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks like it could be pretty hilarious! I would definitely love to see this movie, the actors just work so well with their character types!

Cinnamon C.
Posted 7 months ago

Mad cap comedy has great potential. Like the writing.

Cara S.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks funny ... and then you start to wonder how many movies are likely made this way.

Ryan G.
Posted 7 months ago

This should be put in the hands of Christopher Guest. Cute concept.

Cody K.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks awesome! Great Concept and stellar acting. The movie you describe sounds like something we are trying to create
-Team "The Last Videostore"

Imthiyaz H.
Posted 7 months ago

Trailer was well done!

Deryck D.
Posted 7 months ago

the film is cut cool

jeni n.
Posted 7 months ago

I love mockumentaries. This looks pretty interesting!

John K.
Posted 7 months ago

Could be funny.

Donna v.
Posted 7 months ago

Hilarious!

Tim E.
Posted 7 months ago

Cute concept but not sure if it could be sustained as a feature length film...as a short maybe.

Kirk S.
Posted 7 months ago

I like the concept, but it could probably use a bit more work.

Rob B.
Posted 7 months ago

Concept made me look at the movie and trailer had some moments. No wow-cool moments for me.

Bari D.
Posted 7 months ago

AutoScript - who would of thought - lol - sounds great!

Will B.
Posted 7 months ago

GREAT concept.

Dalton P.
Posted 7 months ago

Didn't really grab my interest, just so so funny.

Dana B.
Posted 7 months ago

Like the last word in the trailer... "What?"

Michael C.
Posted 7 months ago

Awesome. Actually laughed out loud watching this one. Great dialogue...
Good work

David P.
Posted 7 months ago

Awesome! Can't wait to see the final movie!

Carter C.
Posted 7 months ago

Why do we have to wait to see this? :(

Kiefer v.
Posted 7 months ago

Well done on the trailer, It has the perfect touches of comedy throughout, I liked it!

David E.
Posted 7 months ago

Very creative concept. Has a good sense of fun. Looking forward to the feature.

Justina P.
Posted 7 months ago

Reminded me slightly of the South Park AWESOME-O episode. Good or bad thing, I don't know yet. That being said, it seems like it has a lot of originality.

Josh T.
Posted 7 months ago

Could use some acting work. But well edited.

Cole H.
Posted 7 months ago

So happy to see this project finally come together I can barley contain my excitement to see the feture. Great team, great actors. Exceptional project.

Katie T.
Posted 8 months ago

Funny sketch - could be a short film.

Deann L.
Posted 8 months ago

huh? i said i wanted some originality! just not sure about this. trailers was put together well. i can see the humor i just don't know if they can deliver an ending that won't be pointless.

Erica O.
Posted 8 months ago

I appreciate the Mock-U-Mentary attempt, but the acting isn't strong enough to pull it off.

Mark B.
Posted 8 months ago

Cute concept. But with the setting limited to a boardroom and some office cubicles would this not make for a better theatre piece than a film? The camerawork is too predictable for a "mockumentary". Don't let your cameraman see the script and rehearsals before filming.

Sandra L.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting idea, kind of funny but not sure if it will keep me engaged for a full feature length... Nice trailer.

Matt W.
Posted 8 months ago

Very nicely put together trailer! Looks fun and funny but I'm not sure where the conflict is in the story. Interested to learn more though!

Liana O.
Posted 8 months ago

Looks good! That film critic is gold!

Emily P.
Posted 8 months ago

Awesome! Love it.

Maikol P.
Posted 8 months ago

The original concept that a machine is capable of doing this is very interesting. The fact that it's a comedy turns me off. In which case it feels more like a short film. Perhaps it could be expanded if the scope of the story is further developed.

Mike L.
Posted 8 months ago

good trailer just dont see it as a feature film.

Katherine H.
Posted 8 months ago

I like this. Could be funny.

Ras M.
Posted 8 months ago

inevitable merge of man and machine

Layla C.
Posted 8 months ago

Was funny to watch but not sure if i could watch 90min of this. Fantastic as a short though!

Stuart P.
Posted 8 months ago

Looks very funny and cool.

tom h.
Posted 8 months ago

Please, no more mockumentaries

Daniel W.
Posted 8 months ago

I can't wait to find out if computers can write better then people. I'm kind of hope humans win though.

Sean Michael T.
Posted 8 months ago

funny trailer. enjoyed it.

Patti D.
Posted 8 months ago

I dunno - it just seems pointless.

Amanda D.
Posted 8 months ago

Looks twisted and funny, my kind of film :) Can't wait to see more!

Wally S.
Posted 8 months ago

The concept seems like a replica of South Park's Awesome-O episode. The actors are good but too young to be believable in the production and film critic roles. It seems like it was filmed in an office over a weekend, and sadly doesn't show any of the film-making mentioned in the synopsis. In fact, without the synopsis, I would be completely lost as to the story of the film. The music cue is also a little overused in comedy trailers these days.

Rose L.
Posted 8 months ago

love it.

Jared S.
Posted 8 months ago

Great Idea! Can't wait to see this as a full feature movie!

Matty F.
Posted 8 months ago

fun.

Nate P.
Posted 8 months ago

Totally unique and original! I can't wait to see more!

Aidan L.
Posted 8 months ago

Possibly my favourite trailer on this site. Aside from the one I'm involved in of course ;)

Rob J.
Posted 8 months ago

Looks like a lot of fun. A very original idea.

Sean B.
Posted 8 months ago

Cool trailer. Worst movie.

Clay W.
Posted 8 months ago

I'm a sucker for comedy and really enjoyed this! Silly fun!
Transmission

Waterbuffalo M.
Posted 8 months ago

Love it! I'd love to see it made!

Marie O.
Posted 8 months ago

I would love to see this film made! I also enjoy monkeys..... ;)

Shelley T.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting but seemed a little bit cringy to me. Didn't like the acting.

Joe C.
Posted 8 months ago

It starts promising, but then starts to feel like an inside joke with a gang of actor friends hamming it up together and throwing paper around. It just didn't feel like it was going anywhere. Can you imagine people going to the theatre so see a movie largely set in a boardroom and a cubicle? I didn't get a sense of the interaction between the characters - LOVED the movie critic! That guy is a gem.

Cover W.
Posted 8 months ago

Brilliant!

Jonathon T.
Posted 8 months ago

I love the concept. Lots of comedic potential. I would love to see this get made.

Sara S.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting concept, but this trailer really doesn't do it for me.

Joe R.
Posted 8 months ago

Love the concept... can't wait to watch the full movie!

Brandon S.
Posted 8 months ago

Sounds funny!

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