SYNOPSIS

Emma (played by Helene Gregersen) is glued to the screen in her dorm room, playing her favourite game. She hasn't left the room in weeks. Piles of take away boxes and dirty dishes cover her bedroom. When circumstances finally force Emma out of her room, she seeks refuge in the arcade. But when she runs out of coins, an encounter with the arcade owner (played by Tony Metcalfe) gets her kicked out and leaves her needing to find another way to keep playing.


What follows, is a video game-inspired journey of a young woman's mission to find a way to keep playing - no matter the cost. Battling anxiety and social barriers, Emma must learn to play the game of life and face the challenges of becoming an adult.

WHY THIS FILM?

As gaming culture continues to evolve, films exploring the intersection of technology and mental health are more important than ever. This film taps into the growing conversation around digital dependency, social isolation and dissociation from real life. At the same time, it is also a tribute to the fun and adventurous world of gaming, rich in character building and storytelling. Furthermore, it explores the potential effects of a hyper-sexualised portrayal of female characters in video games.

At its heart, the film is a vibrant and atmospheric story about a young woman who is willing to fight for what she wants and reinvents herself in the process.

Kittymoon3000 is a stylised neo-noir with a sleek video game aesthetic, using saturated colours, graphics and elements of VFX. The visuals will emphasise the protagonist’s experience of the real world versus when she’s immersed in a game to depict her psychological journey. The soundtrack will be a mix of electronic dance music (Chiptune) and synth-wave/dark-wave/EBM.