KAM
A FILM BY ARNOLD POLLOCK
SYNOPSIS
Kam exists in a virtual world, on a journey to reach the top of Killer Mountain. But as he nears the summit, he falls, down into our world.
Kam wakes up in Manchester, England. And though he’s clearly not of flesh, the people show little interest. Without a mountain to climb, Kam is left to wander the land.
But as he moves through the city, the fabric of reality quakes, and it is time for his return to the mountain.
Specifications
Runtime: 12mins 23seconds
Aspect ratio : 17:9 DCI 4K
Featured by Directors Notes
KAM from Arnold Pollock is a brilliantly concise and profound sci-fi gem which masterfully inverts the fish-out-of-water trope. When a digital protagonist falls into our world, the real alienation begins. Pollock finds a quiet, haunting beauty in the mundane streets of Manchester and explores a universal quest for purpose. A thought-provoking and visually arresting journey that lingers long after the fabric of reality settles.
Honorary Mention
Official Selection
Wild Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival
Nominee Made Up North
Official Selection
Bolton International Film Festival
Animation
Official Selection
Matera International Film Festival
An inital, 6 minute pilot film of Kam was also selected and premiered at HOME cinema in Manchester as part of the Manchester Open Exhibition 2022 Film Programme and was further nominated for the People’s Choice Award at the Manchester Open 2022.
