Meet The Metahumans is a BAFTA-nominated original short live-action part animated sci-fi mockumentary and satirical short film co-created with autistic animator Michael Smith, featuring a 80’s/90’s styled original soundtrack. The film explores themes of trust, manipulation, games and grief in the age of advanced technology. Examining the complex relationship between humans and ego-driven artificial intelligence – ours are two hyper-inflated AI characters called Cosmo and Max who have an irresistible God complex, and are scheming to take over humanity.

This film was created and co-produced / directed by BAFTA nominated creators Sam Downie and Michael Smith.

On Meet The Metahumans, Sam Downie served as Actor, Director, Music Composer, Editor, co-Producer and the Immersive Dolby Atmos Soundtrack designer. Whilst Michael Smith served as Actor, Director, Animator, Original “hand-drawn” Designer and co-Producer.

The film is now available to Film Festivals, to Cinemas and Events. Further information and the film screener can be viewed on Filmfreeway at www.filmfreeway.com/meetthemetahumans