The Experience Machine (2026) Short Film

Director & Writer: Antonio Guanaes
Costume Designer: Dan Wang
Cinematographer: Waleed Sokkar
Composer: Ryan Marth

Bob and Eve appear to have a picture-perfect marriage. When they introduce a mysterious virtual reality device capable of fulfilling their deepest fantasies, their seemingly ideal life begins to unravel. As hidden desires emerge and the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur, their dream world gradually transforms into a psychological nightmare.

Awards

Best Sci-Fi Short — Indie Short Fest, March 2026