Virginia Film Festival

From executive producer Matthew Modine, I Hope This Helps! is a humorous, genre-bending hybrid documentary that invites viewers to ponder the evolving relationship between humanity and technology.

In the film, investigative journalist Daniel Freed enlists the help of Google’s AI chatbot, Bard, to collaborate on a documentary…about AI. Appearing in the blue, furry form it requested, Bard helps Freed explore the benefits and risks of this world-changing innovation. Bard offers Freed suggestions for constructing and funding his anti-AI army, including unconventional ideas such as baking and selling “We Will Not Be Replaced” cakes.

By turns satirical, silly, and deadly serious, this innovative take on AI’s place within the entertainment industry (and beyond) is as thought-provoking as it is timely.

Discussion with director Daniel Freed

Closed Captions are available for this screening and assistive devices are available upon request. The on stage presentations will include ASL interpretation. For more information or to request and accommodation, visit VAFF Accessibility.