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Velveteen

15 min

A dreamy, offbeat drift through Los Angeles, equal parts whimsical and melancholy, like a glittering mirage that might vanish if you look away.

Directed by
Erica Brown
Tagline
"You're so brave for that..."
Overview
Velveteen tells the story of becoming a real girl. Nikki Cano as "Hot Lost Girl", embarks on a journey to find her magic before sundown. Materialized as a holographic orb, her it-factor is not where she left it, posing a great threat to her sparkle and shine. With the help of a friend, an aimless spirit, and a very long landline cable, she navigates a fool's journey through Los Angeles. It is unclear if the people and things she meets along the way are clues or beautiful distractions as our main character attempts to decipher the difference between glitter and gold. But, she must work quickly before her magic disappears for good.
How it feels
Whimsical, melancholic, eerie and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, isolation, friendship, obsession
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Directed by
Erica Brown
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour5
Realism4
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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