Robert The Robot

In the near future, the problem of domestic chores will be solved by artificially intelligent cleaning droids. Every home will have at least one. This short tells the story of an old cleaning droid - a ROB 9000 domestic model - as he passes a boring Tuesday alone in an empty house, waiting for his owners to return. By focusing on the robot’s self-awareness, loneliness and dog-like love of his owners, we have created a beautiful tone poem that makes people feel sympathy for a humble hunk of metal.

Jonathan Irwin has a self taught background in CG and VFX and is one of Ireland’s most celebrated young Directors. Jonathan is renowned for his blending of live action and VFX in commercials and music videos. Creating work for UK agencies such as Iris and music videos for artists such as Aqualung/Lianne Le Havas, and Matrix Futurebound. However, it was his incredible video for “We Only Attack Ourselves” by the Funeral Suits that gained Jonathan high-level recognition for his work. Based in Dublin, Jonathan is an incredibly versatile and hands-on Director, regularly directing, editing and supervising the entire VFX process throughout his projects. His Sony branded content project has been lauded for its beautiful slow motion photography and stunt work.