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A simple taxi ride takes an unexpected turn. A short drama exploring how apps are gamifying our jobs, our habits, and our lives.

A simple taxi ride takes an unexpected turn. A short drama exploring how apps are gamifying our jobs, our habits, and our lives. Data is scraped and activities monitored with prompts and accolades to trigger the brains鈥� reward system and improve task efficiency outside of video games.

In the film, the simple objective of a taxi journey is compromised by the conflicting interests of the driver, passenger, and the software.

In a world that鈥檚 becoming increasingly problematic to navigate without embracing these omnipresent technologies, the film depicts the futility of reaching a collective destination, and the consequences of refusing to play the game.

New Creatives is supported by Arts Council England and 麻豆社 Arts.

New Creatives Artist - Josh Dunsford
Co-Director - Jed Fielder
Written by - Robbie Cleary
Director of Photography - Louie Blystad-Collins
Executive Producer - Jeremy Routledge
Producer - Juliet Russell

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