A SPACE FOR MEANINGFUL STORIES
BY ROBERTO DE LA OSSA CH.
IN AI's HANDS
SYNOPSIS
In a once-tranquil coastal region of Costa Rica now overwhelmed by rampant development, a young woman finds herself pressured by forces that seem beyond her control. A stranger’s simple act of kindness reignites her hope for human connection and sparks her desire to protect the natural world she loves. Seeking guidance, she teams up with an AI agent, beginning with small yet meaningful projects—like building a homemade water filter for her family—in the belief that her actions can inspire others. However, as she incorporates the AI’s advice, she slowly uncovers its inherent limitations. She discovers that a machine can only simulate empathy and may carry hidden biases. This realization prompts a crucial question: Can she trust an AI that does not feel genuine empathy to value both her well-being and the environment? Confronted by a world racing forward, she stands at a crossroads: embrace progress that may overlook the heart of human connection, or risk being left behind.
About the film
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Short film to be presented at CEPS Ideas Lab on March 3rd 2025
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Aspect ratio: 1.85
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Frames per second: 24
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Run time: 6:01 minutes
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Production time: 4 weeks
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Film location: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
CREDITS
Director & Cinematographer
Roberto de la Ossa Ch.
Producer
Roberto de la Ossa Ch.
Pierre-Alexandre Balland
Juan David Trujillo
Jonathan Elizondo
Cast
Ashley González
Jen Harter & Sons
Alvin Argenis Cespedes
Drone Footage
Nico López
Support
Gloriana Chavarria
Score (Epidemic Sound)
Breeze of Change - Miles Avida
Holding on to Hope - Megan Wofford
The Final Cut - Hampus Naeselius
Amidst the Stars - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Holding on to Hope - Megan Wofford
Biology - Jones Meadow
City Phases - John Abbot
Imagine - Valter Nowak
Realization - Valter Nowak