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What’s the premise?
A seemingly-paranoid woman takes refuge in a remote cabin, pursued by the ultimate tech mega-corporation - or so she claims. Then a charming stranger arrives, but is he her ally, or a spy sent to destroy her?
Who might enjoy this film?
Those who love intelligent Sci-Fi thrillers; movies exploring the implications of technology, A.I. and societal control, with a focus on character-driven narratives, more than just spectacle. Similar type films are the Black Mirror series, Ex Machina, Looper, Her.
Who's involved?
Written & Directed by Mark Jackson (Girl From Nowhere). Starring Mark Penwill (One Piece seasons 2 & 3, Catch Me a Killer) & Camilla Wolfson (The Kissing Booth 2, Action Point)
How far along is the production?
UPDATE May 2026 - PICTURE LOCKED. Run time 80 minutes. Continuing with VFX while seeking finishing funds for Grade, Final Mix & Original Score. Sizzle-Reel available on request.
A STORY FOR THE AGE OF A.I.
​RUNAWAY is a chillingly-relevant exploration of a very near-future where the tech-empowered rule the world, except for the runaways.
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With A.I. now in the news daily, this film's "Black Mirror”-type premise offers a localised story with huge global export potential.
CAMILLA WOLFSON
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8435241/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millywolf_/​​
MARK PENWILL
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7181416/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_penwill
THE FILMMAKER
MARK JACKSON is a Cape Town-based writer, director, and producer with a proven track record. His debut feature, GIRL FROM NOWHERE (2017), was a Showmax success (details below).
Mark is passionate about creating original, compelling and thought-provoking South African films with global entertainment appeal. He hopes RUNAWAY achieves this, by awakening us to a scarily-plausible near-future scenario, through a story of human connection, betrayal and the fight for individual freedom.
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"Each day brings us closer to this film's envisioned dystopian near-future. So I believe it's an important impactful film. And RUNAWAY entertains while also exploring these real-world concerns. So besides being a thrilling watch, it also engages us on the risks of accelerating technological change.'​​
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Find Mark on LinkedIn HERE.
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The Filmmaker's previous movie:
'GIRL FROM NOWHERE success has Showmax execs smiling, and scratching their heads'
"Showmax execs have been thrilled, and left scratching their heads, after their recent acquisition, Girl from Nowhere, has become their number 1 most popular movie. With no prior cinema release, no marketing budget, and made on a minuscule production budget, it still managed to fend off even big budget Hollywood movies, to be the most watched film on the platform.
In the 10 weeks since it debuted on the 1st July, it achieved # 1 position across local and international movies. #11 position across local and international movies for the last 12 months, from a unique viewership perspective. It's been in the top 10 position since launch, and trended in #1 spot for nearly 2 weeks."
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