CYBERGRIME is a disgusting erotic nightmare lovingly extracted from the fiber optic cable lodged in the slimiest depths of your brain. Oversaturated and underexposed: 8 twisted short films plus original glitch art form this breakneck 62-minute collection of hypersleazy technophilic homo-depravity.

BOOKING INFORMATION

This program is now available for bookings.
For all booking inquiries, email henry@fullspectrumfeatures.com.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

the films

Content Advisory: extreme sexual violence, murder, suicide, gore, nudity, bodily fluids, substance abuse
* = contains flashing lights

 
 
Film still of 'Annihilator': Psychedelic patterns are overlaid over a shirtless young white man suspended from above by his wrists.

annihilator*

Directed by Kyle Mangione-Smith (9:24 / Los Angeles, USA)

A nihilistic young man develops an obsession with snuff films on the internet. With few prospects in his increasingly bleak life, his obsession begins to take on a new dimension: a desire to star in his own.

Film still of "1-888-5-Blue-You": A monster woman with blue skin and a skeleton wearing a bow-tie talk on the phone.

1-888-5-BLUE-YOU

Directed by Eric Griffin & Jake McClellan (8:06 / Lancaster, USA)

Witness the tragic decline of a cult star turned phone sex operator named Monster Girl. Call 1-888-5-BLUE-YOU… she will actually pick up, seriously.

Film still of "Un PD Avec PC": In a 3D animated style, huge hairy feet squish buildings.

un pd avec pc

Directed by Roland Lauth (11:15 / Berlin, DE)

An experiment in abstract pornography rendered in glittery, crisp, mind-bending 3D animation.

BLACK PILL

Directed by Jessi Gaston (10:43 / Chicago, USA)

A NEET with a wretched fetish fulfills their wildest dreams with the help of a camgirl and a baggie of mystery pills they bought online.

Film still of "A.I. Mama": In grainy black-and-white, a nonbinary East Asian person is embraced by a tangle of wires and tubes.

A.I. Mama*

Directed by Asuka Lin (4:53 / Los Angeles, USA)

In this post-cyberpunk Super 8 film, Kei feeds their own diary entries into a homemade AI in an attempt to reconnect with their lost mother.

Film still of "S.I.D.S": A gloved hand holds a black nitrous balloon up to a white person’s mouth.

S.I.D.S

Directed by Louise Weard (6:11 / Vancouver, CA)

After being denied an orchiectomy by their doctor, The Patient turns to a back-alley procedure at a seedy motel. Unfortunately, their testicles won't be as easy to control as they thought.

Film still of "MonsterDykë": In grainy black-and-white, a white trans woman kisses a life-size alien puppet made of clay.

monsterdykë

Directed by Kaye Adelaide (4:26 / Montreal, CA)

A slimy 16mm puppetry romp that dares to ask the question: what if Pygmalion was a goth trans lesbian?

Film still of "Pure Filth": A pink glittery caption reading “SUICIDAL GETAWAY ON MOTORCYCLE” is emblazoned over a screenshot from a makeover flash game.

Pure Filth*

Directed by Ty Williams (6:59 / Milwaukee, USA)

A nightcore-esque fever dream of imagined 2D spaces and shock site video titles.

 
 

CURATOR’S STATEMENT

You: hey

ChatGPT: Hello! How can I assist you today?

You: can you write a curator's statement for my short film program?

ChatGPT: Certainly! Please provide me with some information about your short film program, such as its theme, purpose, and the films included.

You: it's called CYBERGRIME. it's a term i coined that’s supposed to convey a certain vibe. Idk how exactly to describe it. it’s like a pop-up ad for cannibal porn containing a computer virus that makes chiptune music blare out of your half-broken laptop speakers. all the films were made within the past few years and everything is very post-internet but there's also a lot of analog and obsolete media alongside futuristic stuff. super 8 next to web 2.0 next to cutting edge 3d animation. Maybe it’s retrofuturism or maybe it’s just the way the web flattens time and space. most of the films deal in some way with an erotic urge towards self-destruction and how that's facilitated by commercial technologies. it’s also about the violent promise of the internet as a place of mortal transcendence or at least freedom from our revolting flesh. more themes: alienation, exploitation, escapism, sex work, body horror, erosion of the nuclear family, and confronting one's own deviance. all the films were made by queer people but i'm trying to make that seep through the whole thing instead of having to say it directly.

ChatGPT: Welcome to the enigmatic world of CYBERGRIME, where the boundaries between the digital and the tangible dissolve. This curated collection of short films pulses with post-internet aesthetics, nostalgic echoes, and futuristic visions. Delve into a realm where desire dances on the edge of self-destruction, where the allure of the internet promises both violence and transcendence. Visionary queer filmmakers craft an unspoken narrative that intertwines throughout the program, exploring themes of alienation, exploitation, and the dissolution of societal norms.

In the evocative depths of CYBERGRIME, analog whispers intertwine with digital symphonies, blurring time and space. Give in to the unsettling allure as you confront the seductive underbelly of commercial technologies and venture into uncharted territories of the human psyche. In this labyrinth of fragmented identities and shattered perceptions, embrace the metamorphosis guided by ethereal visuals and haunting melodies. Experience the mysteries of desire, decay, and liberation as you embark on this transformative journey.

Surrender to the enigma. Embrace your descent.

[Your Name] Curator of CYBERGRIME

You: thanks!

ChatGPT: You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Enjoy your short film program!

Henry Hanson, Curator & Exhibitions Manager

Henry (they/he) is a filmmaker and programmer based in Chicago. His self-produced, self-distributed directorial debut “Bros Before” screened at dozens of venues internationally while gaining notoriety as an online cult hit, garnering several reviews deeming it “viral” and landing the highest Letterboxd rating of any short film with a 2022 festival premiere. As an independent programmer they partner with a variety of organizations — such as Facets, The Music Box, and Solidarity Cinema — to present fresh, radical, and under-seen cinema with an emphasis on the queer/trans underground. As the Curator & Exhibitions Manager for Full Spectrum Features, their goals are to legitimize short films as a serious art form with viable commercial potential, make media accessible for diverse audiences, and re-imagine equitable compensation structures for filmmakers.