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20248 minPG-13doc-short

Storefronts

20248 minPG-13doc-short

Eight minutes of static shots and AI-generated images depict the eerie atmosphere of closed stores at 3AM, set to an industrial soundtrack.

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Eight minutes of static shots and AI-generated images depict the eerie atmosphere of closed stores at 3AM, set to an industrial soundtrack.

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Maëva Joãodirector

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At 3AM, empty storefronts stand silent, their facades illuminated by flickering streetlights. "Storefronts," a short film released in 2024, captures the eerie atmosphere of these closed shops. It combines real-life static shots with AI-generated imagery, creating an unsettling portrayal of urban spaces. Accompanied by a strong industrial soundtrack, the film immerses audiences in a world where the mundane becomes uncanny. Lasting eight minutes, it invites reflection on the loneliness of late-night commerce.

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