The read
It runs a compact 17m.
Synopsis
Light Up the Night is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement. We are introduced to two dissidents as they take aim at the city's looming, panoptic control tower, while local band The Protomen take the stage amidst the action, inciting unrest as they narrate the struggle.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Matt SundinDirector
- Matt SundinWriter
- John Sebastian La ValleWriter
- Caspar NewboltDirector
- Caspar NewboltWriter
Cast
- James RansoneJoe
- Laine RettmerEmily
- Joel NagleDr. Albert Wily
- Elan EvenSid
- Adam M. GriffithYoung Thomas
- Luke GuldanCody
- Ava EisensonRose
- Diego AguirreDiego
- Aya SapovalovaReva
- Kilroy YoungbloodKilroy
- Jeff BrownSniper
- Steve OlsonDr. Thomas Light
Stills
Themes
rebellionconcertartificial intelligence (a.i.)tragedyrobotorwellian1980shumanoid robotrevenge tragedyshort filmretro future