PROTO
'PROTO' is a sci-fi action adventure, about a child-like, experimental robot, set in the robotics lab where he has been built. Although PROTO has been made to fulfill the ambitions of his creator, Prof. Andrews, he learns to find his own dreams and ambitions, and also the strength needed to realise them. The main theme of the film is freedom, both literal and in the ability to choose one's own destiny - to break free of expectations. We wish for the film, while an exciting and fun science fiction, to also capture a magical sense of wonder. PROTO will overcome the expectations and restrictions placed on him and discovering his true self.
Short film by Nick Pittom
CGI
PROTO was developed with a protagonist that would need to be fully computer generated, which in 2010 was an ambitious undertaking. Early versions of the character were tested prior to funding, with the original version (right) designed by James Wetherell and built by James Kearsley.
This version would later appear in the background of the film itself.
SCREENING
The film had its premiere at the London Scifi Film Festival in 2012 and was later screened at a number of other festivals.
It is now available in full online (above), with a Japanese dub released in 2015 -CLICK HERE TO VIEW
It stars Mark Aiken and Matthew Steer
PROTO was Written, Directed and Edited by Nick Pittom.
Cinematography by Luke Palmer.
It was produced by Richard Georg Engström and funded by a partnership between Film Fyn in Denmark and Screen South in the UK.
