Tesla | Shortverse

Overview

• Title: Tesla
• Platform: Shortverse
• Director: Edward Robles
• Duration: 9 minutes
• Release Date: August 2, 2023
• Views: 298
• Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi
• Age Rating: 13+

Plot Summary

• A man hurries to work and unintentionally installs a dangerous software update in his car.

Themes and Topics

• A.I.
• Climate Change
• Global Warming
• Eco Terror
• Eco Horror
• Tesla
• Artificial Intelligence
• Carbon Footprint
• Pollution

Reception and Comments

• Riccardo Suriano: Praises the concept, direction, and acting.
• Jonathan Ytreberg: Commends the atmosphere and its ability to evoke emotions despite short runtime.
• Georg Csarmann: Suggests it as a proof-of-concept for "Black Mirror" due to its commentary on technology and capitalism.
• Edward Robles: Confirms no legal issues from Tesla yet.

Honors and Recognition

• Festival Awards: Listed on Shortverse with awards from Screamfest Horror Film Festival, Filmfest Braunschweig, and Spooktacularfilmfest.

Related Works by Edward Robles

• Violator: Documentary, 23 min, 2022
• Spellcaster: Sci-Fi, 2 min, 2025

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Shortverse Platform

• Encourages sharing, following filmmakers, discovering festivals, and making connections.
• Offers film submission and networking opportunities.

Important Links

• Tesla Film Page
• Shortverse Main Page