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This broadcast becomes available at the same time as the film festival begins: 10:30am Pacific Time Los Angeles on January 25 2026
What kind of a trade happens some time in the future at a middle-eastern bazaar?
The Trade presents a simple exchange between a human merchant and a robot, building a quiet, believable world around the idea that value, desire, and satisfaction are not exclusively human traits. While the concept itself is familiar within speculative fiction, the execution is remarkably effective.
- Year2025
- Runtime3 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- AwardsBest AI Short 01/2026, Best Film 01/2026, Most Surprising 01/2026
- DirectorMichael Andrew Eng
This broadcast becomes available at the same time as the film festival begins: 10:30am Pacific Time Los Angeles on January 25 2026
What kind of a trade happens some time in the future at a middle-eastern bazaar?
The Trade presents a simple exchange between a human merchant and a robot, building a quiet, believable world around the idea that value, desire, and satisfaction are not exclusively human traits. While the concept itself is familiar within speculative fiction, the execution is remarkably effective.
- Year2025
- Runtime3 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- AwardsBest AI Short 01/2026, Best Film 01/2026, Most Surprising 01/2026
- DirectorMichael Andrew Eng