The story follows Lark, a brilliant computer programmer who was locked up for four years after disrupting the U.S. economy through a series of hacks. Under probation, Lark can only find work as a high school janitor, and is thus highly discontented with his job and living condition. He is soon approached by a rather peculiar man under the pseudonym "Pilate," who recognizes him and his....abilities. Pilate offers Lark a choice which could potentially turn his life around with opportunities of money and power. As Lark realizes that every move he makes has consequences, both intentional and inadvertent, he must be careful when making his decision.
The Great Social Equation is a movie whose idea was contrived in late 2003 by Adam Blumenberg and Ben Rutkowski, the writers and directors. Featuring an original plot with inspiration from a variety of sources, The Great Social Equation is a thrilling movie in progress, rich with allusions and innovation. The film contains an exciting plot, provocative dialogue, innovative camera work and captivating cinematography. Inspirations include but are not limited to: Stanley Kubrick, Darren Arnofsky, Quentin Tarantino, Orson Welles, George Orwell, Anthony Burgess, Sean Guillette, Lars Von Trier, David Fincher and G.K. Chesterton.
The movie is being recorded entirely on MiniDV cassettes and edited primarily on Adobe Premiere Pro. When finished, the film will be produced on DVD.
The Great Social Equation is completley funded by Adam Blumenberg and Ben Rutkowski. Since the working budget is well under $1000, financial assistance is humbly requested. If anyone would like to send contributions of any amount for the further development of this film (even $10-$20 would be greatly appreciated), please:
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