Short film

Instadocs: The Prediction Games

2026 · 38 min

A fast, wry explainer that makes high-stakes betting on world events feel both absurd and unnervingly real.

Overview: Prediction markets let anyone bet on anything, from the World Cup to alien invasions. "Instadocs" investigates the explosive rise of global betting.
How it feels: Satirical, tense, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Greed, power, corruption, technology
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
power
corruption
technology
politics
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none