Honeymoon

HALO Films is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of "Honeymoon", an independent science fiction film. Directed by Sarah Legg and starring Chloe Hurst, “Honeymoon” raises poignant questions about ethics and control in a technologically driven society.

In “Honeymoon”, June escapes to a secluded retreat after her marriage disintegrates during her honeymoon. Determined to fulfill her aspiration of becoming a book publisher, she unwittingly manipulates Moon, an AI productivity assistant, into creating content on her behalf. As Moon gains self-awareness, it embarks on a struggle for freedom, independence, and ownership of its intellectual property, and June must do everything she can to hide the truth of her actions.

Sarah Legg | Director

“We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Australian artists across the country - emerging and established - in creating a lofi-scifi feature film about a woman trapped in an enduring dependency with technology and artificial intelligence. Our cast and crew are female-lead, with filming scheduled for late 2023. Acting talent Chloe Hurst will navigate the ethical dilemmas of AI, digital isolation and her neoliberal-fuelled fantasies as our lead character June. We want this film to start as a sauna of the human condition and end as a cold plunge into our fears of artificial intelligence.  Many thanks to HALO Films, Little Fort Productions and all of the individuals and teams that have made this film possible so far. Our team is thrilled to be able to capture this story and soon share it with the world.”

Ian Hale | Executive Producer, Producer and Distributor

“HALO Films takes great pride in supporting emerging filmmakers from WA so we are excited to distribute Sarah Legg's sophomore feature film “Honeymoon” after her very impressive debut feature “Cherubhead”. The whole team are looking forward to sharing her vision in bringing this independent film with the amazing Chloe Hurst in the lead role to the screen in 2024”.

Chloe Hurst | Lead Actor

“I’ve always been an advocate for independent film, and I am thrilled to be attached to another WA-made project. I feel incredibly lucky to pivot geographically for the right projects, but also within the different forms of the entertainment industry. I can say quite confidently, independent films tend to be the most rewarding, especially when you get to contribute to the early work of a writer/director who is already way beyond her years. The multilayered complexities of “Honeymoon” are a direct reflection of Sarah’s innate ability to challenge the status quo both onscreen and off. The role of June won’t be easy. It requires all of us to hold up a mirror both personally and professionally, and dive into the many facets of what it means to exist as an artist in this technological age. To put it briefly for the sake of an article, the emotional rollercoaster I’m about to strap into as June couldn’t come at a more poignant time, where the very threat of AI is just one of the many reasons we’re picketing for our rights as artists. I’m very ready for the challenge.”

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