TURN-ON (2013)
Grad film
Directed by Thee Tosayanond
Synopsis
A man suddenly decides to change his boring routine by doing something different. He needs to step outside of the system which made him become a robot, to seek his true identity. Inspired by the infamous Timothy Leary quote " Turn on Tune in Drop out " TURN ON represents the boring routine of an ordinary man who suddenly decides to change his life by doing something different which becomes the reason for an unexpected journey that will change his perception of the world around him. Inspired by the infamous quote of Timothy Leary " Turn on Tune in Drop out ", the narrative construct from this concept is how someone needs to get out of a system which made him become a robot, to seek his true identity
Director's Statement
Nowadays a systematic life is blocking our imagination and reality. In order to experience and represent our subconscious state of mind, to open the door and discover true happiness, we seek to step out of our routine and comfort zone, and admit change. Then an unexpected journey will begin.
Festivals
Royal College of Art Debut Show 16 JUN 2014