director, writer, sometimes both, always either... at festivals with ANWAR, sci-fi short about a mother who chose to live forever & a son who longs for heaven
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Incredible vision by @hannu, who continues to write science fictions and create science realities. I find this future frightening, but it's coming, and it's good to know minds like his are working on the answers for human flourishing.
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This was a highlight of our festival journey. I lost count of the people who said our film moved them to tears. Plus a meaningful, insightful, challenging Q&A by Monica Lopez. Thank you Christopher Fabian and the team at @Gigaglobal for the invite and being such wonderful hosts!
Giga attended a screening of “Anwar” at the @AIforGood Global Summit, held alongside our Giga Connectivity Forum. Set in a future shaped by artificial intelligence, the film invites viewers to reflect on how emerging technologies may alter our relationships, identities, and the human pursuit of longevity.
Explore some of the highlights from this thought-provoking sci-fi short.
@FawazAM @chrisfabian #AIForGood #FilmScreening
Today! Screening ANWAR with @camwiese at @EdgeEsmeralda, and getting to see the latest from @jasoncarman. So looking forward!
Another incredible day tomorrow @EdgeEsmeralda:
- Sneak preview + behind the scenes of the latest @storyandscience short film with @jasonjoyride
- Private preview of @FawazAM's sci-fi short: ANWAR
- Popcorn and drinks provided w/ @abundanceinst
Starts at 4:30pm @ The Hub
(If you'd like to daytrip up from SF to join — DM me)
New York! Anwar will be screening at the @PhilipKDickFest this Saturday 5pm at Village East. With Q&A.
Anwar is a personal sci-fi about a mother who chooses to live forever, and a son who longs for heaven. Starring Kerry Bishé and Jay Abdo.
Would love to see you there!
Trailer here! vimeo.com/fawazam/anwartrail…
"It was important to me that we draw from nature and religious imagery. The society we depict sees itself as the next evolution of humanity. Mona is hurt when Anwar calls her a robot, this is a slur that denies her basic humanity."
Interview on Anwar with Film Fugitives.
With a shout out to @waitbutwhy's neuralink article for early inspiration, wondering: what will it look like if we can digitize consciousness?
When @hannu describes your film in terms of scifi at 'its very best,' it feels like a major personal and creative milestone. Thank you for the recommendation, Hannu! I can't wait to share Anwar with audiences for its US premiere in Sedona.
'Haunting' and 'beautiful' are two of my favourite words about the stories I love, and I feel honoured (and grateful) to hear them from @michael_nielsen about the film I made. Thank you!
Thrilled to announce: ANWAR will have its US premiere at Sedona Film Festival! Screenings with Q&A Feb 25 & 27.
ANWAR is a sci-fi short about a mother who chooses to live forever, and a son who longs for heaven. Starring Kerry Bishé & Jay Abdo.
More info & bts @anwarthefilm
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Oh wow, fraud alert! Got a response from a handle purporting to be @VirginAtlantic but actually @virginatlanorg Got suspicious when they asked me to fill out a Google Doc. Luckily they got very little info, so I think I'm okay, but heads up @FBI for this internet scam.
"Anwar... is now what I think about when I think about immortality."
@hannu on @anwarthefilm ♥️
"Anwar", my friend @FawazAM's short film on loss and the posthuman condition, is now what I think about when I think about immortality. It premiers at the Les Utopiales festivale in Nantes (link to trailer and tickets below). Go see it!
"I found the imagery very powerful. I've dreamt of it, and think of it often."
@michael_nielsen on @anwarthefilm ♥️
My friend @FawazAM's stunning short film "Anwar" is going to premiere at the Les Utopiales Festivale, Oct 31
It's about the impact of life extension technology -- but really about the way our choices may sunder us from people we love (and vice versa). I found the imagery very powerful. I've dreamt of it, and think of it often
Link to tickets and the trailer in the next tweet