Puzzlehead

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Puzzlehead
Directed by James Bai
Produced by James Bai
Stephen Bai
Jason Kraut
Written by James Bai
Starring Stephen Galaida
Robbie Shapiro
Mark Janis
Music by Max Avery Lichtenstein
Cinematography Jeffery Scott Lando
Editing by Miranda Devin
Release date(s) March 23, 2006
Running time 81 min.
Country Flag of United States United States
Language English
Budget $500,000 (est.)
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Puzzlehead is a Sci fi drama starring Stephen Galaida, Robbie Shapiro, and Mark Janis. It was written and directed by James Bai and the film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2005 before opening in limited release in New York City on March 23, 2006.

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[edit] Plot

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Walter, a scientist living in a dark world where technology has been outlawed, secretly works to create a self-aware android in his own likeness. This android, named Puzzlehead by Walter, acts as the scientist's companion and his connection to the outside world; all the time developing his own personality and self-awareness in the manner of a learning child. The android and his maker turn against one another when Puzzlehead pursues Julia, a woman who doesn't know Walter has feelings for her.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] Awards and Nominations

  • Official selection to the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival
  • Won the Jury Award for Best Special Effects at the Austin Fantastic Festival.

[edit] Cast

  • Stephen Galaida - Puzzlehead/Walter
  • Robbie Shapiro - Julia

[edit] Filming locations

New York, USA