CURATOR’S STATEMENT 

You: hey 

ChatGPT: Hello! How can I assist you today? 

You: can you write a curator’s statement for my short film program? 

ChatGPT: Certainly! Please provide me with some information about your short film program, such as its theme, purpose, and the films included. 

You: it’s called CYBERGRIME. it’s a term i coined that’s supposed to convey a certain vibe. Idk how exactly to describe it. it’s like a pop-up ad for cannibal porn containing a computer virus that makes chiptune music blare out of your half-broken laptop speakers. all the films were made within the past few years and everything is very post-internet but there’s also a lot of analog and obsolete media alongside futuristic stuff. super 8 next to web 2.0 next to cutting edge 3d animation. Maybe it’s retrofuturism or maybe it’s just the way the web flattens time and space. most of the films deal in some way with an erotic urge towards self-destruction and how that’s facilitated by commercial technologies. it’s also about the violent promise of the internet as a place of mortal transcendence or at least freedom from our revolting flesh. more themes: alienation, exploitation, escapism, sex work, body horror, erosion of the nuclear family, and confronting one’s own deviance. all the films were made by queer people but i’m trying to make that seep through the whole thing instead of having to say it directly. 

ChatGPT: Welcome to the enigmatic world of CYBERGRIME, where the boundaries between the digital and the tangible dissolve. This curated collection of short films pulses with post-internet aesthetics, nostalgic echoes, and futuristic visions. Delve into a realm where desire dances on the edge of self-destruction, where the allure of the internet promises both violence and transcendence. Visionary queer filmmakers craft an unspoken narrative that intertwines throughout the program, exploring themes of alienation, exploitation, and the dissolution of societal norms. 

In the evocative depths of CYBERGRIME, analog whispers intertwine with digital symphonies, blurring time and space. Give in to the unsettling allure as you confront the seductive underbelly of commercial technologies and venture into uncharted territories of the human psyche. In this labyrinth of fragmented identities and shattered perceptions, embrace the metamorphosis guided by ethereal visuals and haunting melodies. Experience the mysteries of desire, decay, and liberation as you embark on this transformative journey. 

Surrender to the enigma. Embrace your descent. 

[Your Name] Curator of CYBERGRIME 

You: thanks! 

ChatGPT: You’re welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Enjoy your short film program!