“Drone”

A reclusive programmer with a severe speech impediment receives an invasive and unpredictable brain implant that could turn his life around.

About the director

João Luís Rodrigues is a Portuguese screenwriter and director based in London, UK.

After gaining some initial experience in the camera department on film sets, he made his directing and writing debut with DRONE, a sci-fi horror short film about over-reliance on technology.

Looking ahead, he wants to continue exploring the craft of filmmaking and to develop engaging concepts that invite audiences to reflect on contemporary themes.

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