A Teenage Girl With Nomophobia Endeavours to Break Free From Her Smartphone Addiction to Restore the Close Connection With Her Mother.

Run Time
24 Minutes | Short Film

Synopsis

Madison Ashley-Cooper has been struggling with phone addiction throughout her teenage years. Her mental health is in trouble. So, her mother Laurie Ashley Cooper brings her to see her psychiatrist  to undertake a nomophobia test to determine how bad her smartphone addiction is. Madison’s record score is of no surprise to Laurie who is dismayed at how much a single device has destroyed her close bond with her daughter.

This tension is compounded by just the two of them living together in the family home, after Madison’s dad chose to stay in New York.

Laurie remembers the sparkle in Madison’s eyes and is saddened that the only light in Madison’s eyes now is from the brightness of her phone’s display.

In a confrontation at their home, Laurie finally strikes a chord, causing Madison to ponder how far her smartphone addiction has taken her away from the importance of human connection.

Madison endeavours to heal the bond with her mother, but in doing so, she must find a way to rip the digital world from her fingertips.

Production

The film shot for 15 days across London, Winchester, Surrey, New York, Tokyo, New Delhi, France, Istanbul, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and China, with an ensemble cast.

This was followed by a post-production in Los Angeles, South Carolina, San Francisco, Switzerland, and London.

Cast

Beau Gadsdon (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)

Clara Paget (Black Sails)

Jack Brett Anderson (Wolfblood)

Michael Strelow (Marlowe)

Release

The film had its first preview screening in May, and is now being entered into film festivals. The official trailer will be online during the next month.

Official Website

www.thenomophobe.com