Help us get cloneME.ai made—and seen—by contributing today!
This page is dedicated to our closest friends and family. Your collective support will take us a long way toward making cloneME.ai, a 7-minute short film backed by an amazing team and a premise we believe is both unique and relevant.
THE STORY
Set in a parallel virtual world, the film follows an undercover corporate agent as he infiltrates a secret lab that’s committed to finding the key to AI immortality. The mastermind behind the operation, Dr. H, is nearing the discovery. The story culminates in a chilling twist that blurs the lines between reality and virtual existence, raising questions about the ethical consequences of technological advancement and the loss of human autonomy to corporations.
The creation of this film stems from our fascination with technological development and its societal impact, combined with the creative challenge of telling a compelling story under 10 minutes—with a clear beginning, middle and end. Visual and thematic inspiration is drawn from films and series like Blade Runner, Moon, Gattaca, Her, Ex Machina, The Matrix, Severance and Black Mirror.
THE TEAM
Director & co-Producer: Harry Grindrod — harrygrindrod.com
Director of Photography: Cristiano Abis — cristianoabis.com
Dr. H (Lead Cast): Tonya Cornelisse — tonyacornelisse.com
Magnus (Lead Cast) & co-Producer: Bernard Gallant — bernardgallant.co.uk
The project brings together a talented and experienced team. Director and co-Producer of cloneME.ai , Harry Grindrod, has served as Head of Video for The Telegraph’s commercial content division and as Picture & Video Content Editor for Condé Nast Britain , alongside years as a freelance filmmaker and Director. Cristiano Abis, the film’s Director of Photography, is a Cinematographer, Editor, and Colorist with over 20 years of experience. Together, Harry and Cristiano have worked on award-winning campaigns for brands such as Lamborghini, Ocado, Vodafone, Stella Artois, Rolex, and many more.
Tonya Cornelisse, who stars as Dr. H, is an award-winning actress with extensive experience across theatre, film, and TV. Her credits include the TV series Parks and Recreation, NCIS, Catastrophe, Hitmen, Yellowjackets and the feature films Marked Men, Slumberland, and Green Door.
Bernard Gallant is the co-Producer of the film and in charge of playing Magnus. His credits include the TV series Professor T and Mobland, and the feature films The Pod Generation, Les Talents d'Achille, and Into The Mystic—on which Harry also collaborated.
CALL TO ACTION
We're asking for your support to help fund £1,500 of our £3,700 budget. We've already secured £2,200, which will cover the production costs of making the film. But a film’s success isn’t just about making it, it’s about reaching an audience. And that’s where you come in.
The funds raised through this campaign will go directly towards promoting and distributing cloneME.ai — getting it seen at festivals, screenings and in the press. We need you! With just two months to go before we shoot in June, your support couldn’t be more important.
All backers will of course be invited to the premiere and all names will be immortalized in the credits of the film, upon your approval.
Help us get cloneME.ai made—and seen—by contributing today!
