Set in an alternate near future, the sci-fi short film THEY WATCH is a dystopian tale about society under the control of UNITY, an omnipresent corporation.

Against this backdrop, single mother Ann Hawthorne (Fawnda McMahan) is growing increasingly concerned about the activities of her idealistic teenage son Peter (Joey Luthman), a outspoken critic of UNITY's Big Brother-esque policies.

Peter is on a dangerous course, because those who publicly question UNITY's totalitarian grip on the country tend to vanish.

One evening after trying to dissuade him into giving up his risky crusade, Ann uncovers a startling secret Peter has been keeping from her.

All the while, mother and son are unaware of two mysterious intruders inside their home who are observing them.

THEY WATCH's chilling vision seems disturbingly prescient in light of the current political climate here in the United States, as well as the increase in terrorism and extreme nationalism throughout the world.

What also makes this short film unique among similar stories is its focus on the human element.

Writer and director Andre LeBlanc has created a highly realized world, while also managing to paint an intimate portrait of a family in crisis.

THEY WATCH is no slouch on the production end either. The cast, cinematography, art design, musical score, and visual effects are all exemplary.

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QUICK TAKE: In an alternate future, an idealistic teen fights to expose the secrets of a corrupt system, unaware that someone is always watching. SYNOPSIS: In an alternate future, a single mother must protect her family in the face of an oppressive and all controlling bureaucratic system. Adding to the challenge is her teenage son, who is intent on exposing its corruption-- even if it means putting himself at risk. When she tries to curtail his reckless behavior, she discovers he may also have something to hide. But in this world, no secret is safe. And the two strangers who suddenly appear in their home come with an ominous agenda, courtesy of the system. ‘They Watch’ is a story about family, and the sacrifices we make for those important to us. SIDE STORY AND SOCIAL MEDIA Beyond the short film itself, we've established extended bits and pieces of the world using websites and social media. You can get more info from our main website: www.they-watch.com To find out more about Unity Corp, you can visit their website: www.with-unity.com Other media: https://www.facebook.com/theywatch/ https://twitter.com/TheyWatchFilm

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