Jailbrake

Set in London in 2101, this story takes place in a future where advanced vehicle technology has transformed the automotive world. A perilous competition has emerged that pits professional drivers against inmates. While the professionals compete for large sums of money, prisoners race for the chance to regain their freedom. Aaron, a young man incarcerated for a minor offense, enters the contest to reunite with his family. After successfully navigating the qualifying heats, he reaches the final race to face the top contender.

This French action and science fiction short film was produced by ArtFX and has a runtime of three minutes. It was directed by a team including Florian Roca-Pagès, Maximilien Dussap-Gallet, Manon Sbaïz, Vincent Quet, Charlotte Gely, and Enora Massart. The screenplay was written by Charlotte Gely, Florian Roca-Pagès, and Enora Massart. The production was overseen by producer Ignacio Morales. The cast features Antoine Pekmezian as Aaron, Thibault Maunoury as Peter, and Angèle Bastide as the Game Master.