*smiles and kisses you*

If you can't meet her, make her

*smiles and kisses you* Chris, a thirty-something gas station employee, lives in North Carolina with his girlfriend Mimi, a live-sized 'love doll', who he communicates with through an AI app. A clear-eyed, open-hearted and fascinating take on machine learning and AI, the rising levels of loneliness, and the social implications for people who may seek safety and control over their circumstances in ways they cannot find elsewhere in life.
*smiles and kisses you* (2024) on IMDb

Festivals and Awards
Laurel Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024 | World Premiere

Reviews and More
"As a documentary, this film ticks every box you could hope for.” – Loud and Clear / Jack Walters

"Carberry’s direction is refreshingly unobtrusive.” – Gazettely

"A clear-eyed, open-hearted and fascinating take on machine learning and AI, and the social implications for people who may seek safety and control over their circumstances in ways they cannot find elsewhere in life.” – Broadway Baby

"this is a film about a man grappling with trauma, grief, and a very morally grey pursuit for closure as much as a search for a source of comfort, and the filmmaker excels in putting these concerns front and centre.” – Little White Lies / Marina Ashioti

The Producers


Bryan Carberry – Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Producer

Bryan Carberry directed, produced and edited 2015's 'Finders Keepers', which premiered at Sundance. Purchased by The Orchard at its premiere, the film played theaters nationwide and via its life on streaming platforms, has been enjoying a growing following since. Bryan has also directed videos for Lady Blackbird, Morrissey and Scott Weiland, as well as commercials and theater. Bryan attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he was awarded scholarships for filmmaking and writing. He hails from Valparaiso, Indiana and resides in Los Angeles.

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