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Los Angeles, CA

Developing a psychological thriller using real subconscious techniques within a narrative film.

• Innovative Techniques: The film uses real subconscious techniques within its narrative.
• Experienced Crew: Crew members have worked on major films like Star Wars and Avengers.
• Award-Winning Director: Directed by Robert Matthews, a winner of multiple ‘best film’ awards.
• Unique Audience Experience: Aims to apply hypnotic techniques to the audience in real time.
• Proof of Concept: The short film serves as a demonstration for the feature-length project.

Artichoke Pictures is raising funds to produce a 15-minute short film adaptation of ‘Artichoke,’ a Cold War-era psychological thriller. The short film will serve as a proof-of-concept and industry showcase to support the development and potential sale of a feature-length project. The film explores the story of a brilliant hypnotist recruited by the CIA, using real subconscious techniques within its narrative. The short film aims to demonstrate the tone, visual language, and psychological tension of the larger story, while also providing an innovative audience experience.

The funds raised will cover production and post-production costs, including cast, crew, locations, equipment, and festival positioning. The short film stands alone as a psychological thriller and serves as a compelling demonstration to producers and studios of the concept’s viability. The team includes award-winning writer/director Robert Matthews and a crew with credits in major films and music videos. The project seeks to create an immersive viewing experience by applying hypnotic and subliminal techniques to the audience, a method not previously attempted in mainstream narrative films.

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Artichoke Pictures is creating a psychological thriller film that uses real subconscious techniques to enhance audience immersion.

Artichoke Pictures is developing a psychological thriller film titled ‘Artichoke,’ which explores the story of a young hypnotist recruited by the CIA during the Cold War. The film aims to incorporate real subconscious techniques within its narrative, offering an immersive experience for the audience. The project is currently focused on producing a 15-minute short film as a proof-of-concept to showcase the innovative approach and attract further investment for a full-length feature.

The short film centers on the protagonist, now an elderly man, who is drawn back into the world of espionage for one final assignment. This narrative serves as a standalone psychological thriller while also setting the stage for the larger story. The team behind Artichoke includes experienced professionals from the film industry, with credits in major productions such as Star Wars and Avengers, and aims to push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking through the use of hypnotic and subliminal elements.