Short Film About a Robotic Beast and a BMX Biker - MILES
I've got a cool short film for you to check out called MILES. It was written and directed by animator Oliver Daly. The film explores the relationship between a BMX rider and a robotic-type beast. This is a proof-of-concept short that is being used to help raise fund for a full-length feature film. I see a lot of potential for this being a high-octane style film. You can check out the official website for the robotic beast created for the film here if you want. Here's a detailed summary with some additional information:
MILES is a proof-of-concept short film about blurring the boundaries of humanity and technology, set in the teenage off-roading world of California. To create the short, the filmmakers embedded themselves in authentic dirt bike culture, shooting actual teenage motocross athletes in a documentary style alongside emerging young actors.
MILES is the story of a teenage dirt bike rider who stumbles upon M.A.X., an escaped prototype of the most advanced military creation in history. Miles explores M.A.X.’s abilities and the creature quickly develops into something fiercely loyal, intelligent and nearly unstoppable.
Soon, he discovers that M.A.X. was developed in absolute secrecy as a remotely controllable beast, engineered to replace American soldiers on the front lines, and kill autonomously. As M.A.X. becomes less conspicuous and as their bond grows stronger, Miles is forced to make decisions that will affect not only his life but also the lives of those closest to him.
I hope the director gets to make his full length film. Enjoy the short!