The Hard Problem of Carl
Following a woman who works as a “contact tracer” for artificial intelligence. Responding to a call, she discovers the strange situation of a man apparently “captured” by the emerging AI of his smart refrigerator. As the incident grows more dangerous, she’s drawn into the depths of questions concerning consciousness, awareness, and intention.
James Ward Byrkit
Director
James Ward Byrkit
Writer
Casts & Crew
Hugo Armstrong
Carl
Emily Baldoni
Callie
Mariko Van Kampen
Marjory
Madison West
Terry
Joan Almedilla
D'Angela
Also Directed by James Ward Byrkit
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