"Andy Hughes’s Inner Migration takes viewers on an exhilarating ride through Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City, juxtaposing dystopian game footage with archival films to contrast past visions of utopia with the harsh realities of a world under corporate dominance. The piece prompts reflection on the disparity between historical optimism and the current global situation, suggesting that for some, the dystopian imagery may already be a reality".
https://milanmachinimafestival.org/blog/2024/3/9/mmf-mmxxiv-slot-machinima
Machinima/digital video, colour, sound, 10’ 00”, England
In the latest work by Andy Hughes, "Inner Migration," we see a motorcycle speeding through the megalopolis of Night City. Recorded in-game scenes from Cyberpunk 2077 are juxtaposed with archive film footage, revealing cooling towers overlaid with early space-age imagery. The dystopian future depicted in Cyberpunk 2077 offers a vivid portrayal of an urban landscape where powerful corporations not only govern technological advancements but also play a significant role in shaping and exploiting people, places, and the environment.
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
Still from Inner Migration film machinima, 2024
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