A Short Film
THE EMPATHY PROJECT
After her young son is murdered, a grief-stricken woman seeks justice through an organization called The Empathy Project that forces criminals to experience the pain of their victims through life-like simulations.
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A Proof of Concept
In the not so distant future, the United States incarceration system faces a major restructuring. Instead of prison time, organizations like The Empathy Project begin experimenting with simulations as a form of punishment, forcing criminals to experience their victims’ pain first-hand. This short film shows one of the first successful "projects" and introduces us to a world where justice is reimagined for better or for worse ...
CREW
Directed by
Ricardo Ramos & Samantha Mallory
Written by
Samantha Mallory
Director of Photography
Matt Fore
Sound Mixer & Boom Op.
Guillermo Areizaga
Gaffer
Andy Shuford
Production Assistants
Michael Figueroa
Michael Pantazis
Edited by
Ricardo Ramos
Sound Design by
Shehryar Khan
Colorist Arianna
Shining Star
Visual Effects
Steven Sprinkles
Aleksei Komarenko
SPECIAL THANKS
Celia Guo & Sofia Lopez
Karen & Walter Mallory