Remora

Logline

When a cynical software engineer becomes entangled with a ruthless cartel, his actions lead him down a spiraling path of crime that forces him to face the emptiness of his own ambitions.

Synopsis

Set in present day Seattle, this tale raises questions about the social impacts of data exploitation, how data-driven decisions impact the everyday life, and the illusion of control that it creates.

Key Character

Bruno "Uno" Moralez is a young, ambitious software engineer who works for a Seattle startup that handles marketplaces for digital influencers. Uno is an introvert who suppresses his wants and needs behind a mask of apathy...but until when?

Themes

• •Data exploitation and privacy
• •Illusion of control in the digital age
• •Social impact of technology
• •Influencer culture and its consequences
• •Surveillance and personal freedom