Fences

An elderly farmer struggles to maintain a bond with his son after a digital version of the young man is sent to handle repairs on the family estate. The story explores the tension between traditional life and artificial intelligence, as the father must accept this technological replacement to avoid a permanent emotional rift with his child.

This Australian drama and science fiction short has a runtime of 11 minutes and was produced by Bus Stop Films. It was written and directed by Duncan Ragg, marking the first of two listed films in his directing career, followed by One in 2024. The cast features Colin Friels in the role of the father and Meyne Wyatt playing the characters Adam and A2.