Contrary

In a future just minutes from our own, Mary is an incredibly lifelike, android caretaker of the 10-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Carter. After being found at the bottom of a lake, Mary must provide a logical answer for the drowning of her ill ward, Liz. With her story and actions brimming with emotion and love for the child, her creators must attempt to convince her to play the robot and deny her feelings during testimony.

  • Film Type: Short, Student
  • Genres: Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime: 8 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date: April 11, 2019
  • Production Budget: 5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin: Canada
  • Country of Filming: Canada
  • Film Language: English
  • Shooting Format: Digital, C300 MK II, 2k, 5.1 Mix
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35
  • Film Color: Color
  • First-time Filmmaker: Yes
  • Student Project: Yes
  • Dylan Broda: Director
  • Dylan Broda: Writer
  • Cameron Thorpe: Producer
  • Dominique Bela: Key Cast “Mary”
  • Katerina Taxia: Key Cast “Iris”
  • Alexandria Kokotsis: Key Cast “Liz”