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San Francisco, CA

Producing a science-fiction film using innovative virtual-production workflows.

• Scalable Production Model: The project uses a tiered funding approach to enhance production quality based on the amount raised.
• Innovative Technology: Utilizes Unreal Engine, motion-capture, and AI tools for film production.
• Experienced Management: Led by Andrew and Russell Palmer, combining expertise in film direction and AI.
• Market Opportunity: Targets the growing demand for high-concept science-fiction films in streaming and traditional channels.
• Creative Control: In-house technology control aims to reduce costs and increase creative flexibility.

Synapz Films is raising funds to produce a science-fiction feature film titled AWAKE. The company plans to use a tiered production model, allowing for scalable enhancements based on the amount raised. At the minimum funding level, the film will be completed using a hybrid production workflow that integrates Unreal Engine virtual production, motion-capture assets, and generative AI tools. This approach ensures the completion of a full-length film, albeit with reduced animation polish and greater reliance on AI-generated footage. As additional funds are raised, the company aims to enhance animation quality, cinematography, and sound design, ultimately producing a film suitable for commercial distribution.

Synapz Films, managed by Andrew and Russell Palmer, leverages innovative virtual-production workflows that integrate motion-capture, real-time rendering, and AI-assisted post-production. The company serves as the U.S. production entity for Synapz Films Inc., a Canadian creative-technology enterprise. The film AWAKE embodies Synapz’s mission to merge cinematic storytelling with emerging technologies, aiming to demonstrate that real-time filmmaking can enable sustainable, globally distributed content creation. By controlling production technology in-house, Synapz Films seeks to reduce costs, increase creative control, and capture downstream value from sequels, derivative works, and licensing opportunities.

Company Info

Synapz Films produces the science-fiction film AWAKE using advanced virtual-production techniques and AI technology.

Synapz Films is a California-based company focused on financing and producing the science-fiction feature film AWAKE. The company utilizes innovative virtual-production workflows that integrate motion-capture, real-time rendering, and AI-assisted post-production to create high-quality visual content. Managed by Andrew and Russell Palmer, Synapz Films aims to deliver theatrical-quality visuals at a fraction of traditional studio budgets by leveraging advanced technology and the founders’ expertise in film direction and artificial intelligence.

As the U.S. production entity for the Canadian parent company, Synapz Films Inc., Synapz Films is dedicated to merging cinematic storytelling with emerging technologies. The company develops, produces, and distributes filmed entertainment, including feature films and short-form content. Additionally, it plans to license its production workflows and AI-enabled toolkits to third-party producers, positioning itself as a leader in the independent film market, particularly in the high-concept science-fiction genre.