A black and white image of a person falling through an endless black abyss.

The Mechanization of Man

Dir. Eion Nunez, Age 17 | Los Angeles, California, United States

Synopsis

Diagnosed with terminal insomnia, Cillian clings to his past, obsessively building a time machine in his final days only for it to fail. With shifting visual styles and a driving pace, The Mechanization of Man is a compelling thriller.

This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 shorts program.

Language English

Run Time 15 minutes

Genres Science Fiction Thriller

Content Considerations

Film Credits

Producers Andrea Ramirez Romo
Screenwriter Eion Nunez
Editor Eion Nunez
Cinematographer Eion Nunez
Principal Cast Phoenix Ross, Yong Kim, Daryl Bryant, Billy Ross, Tamara Ross, Sean Kinney
Music Andrea Ramirez Romo, Phoenix Ross, Julian Chui