Most of us have heard of screenlife, even if we haven't heard the specific term. It's the "computer-screen" style of filmmaking which tells a story from the point of view of a computer. It's variously described as a film genre, film technique or just a short-lived gimmick that will die out as quick as 4D Aroma-Scope scratch n' sniff cards. Most of us probably know the technique from the 2014 film, "Unfriended." However, the technique was first introduced over a decade earlier, and the evolution of the technique in the decade since "Unfriended," especially in the turbulent early 2020s, makes defining screenlife more difficult than ever.

This flourishing new style of filmmaking may have a lot more potential than general audiences give it credit for - although a constant comparison to other genres and filmmaking methods, as well as unlucky distribution decisions, mean that this potential may never be unlocked.

--- --- --- --- ---
All Music Used In This Video Is Copyright Safe & Was Produced By Karl Casey ‪@WhiteBatAudio‬ :

Solara:    • Nostalgic Synthwave *No Beat* - Solar...  
Rendezvous:    • Synthwave / Chill Synth *No Beat* - R...  
The Witness:    • Dramatic 80’s Synth *No Beat* - The W...  
Neon Glow:    • Chill Synthwave - Neon Glow // Royalt...  

--- --- --- --- ---
Chapters - If You Just Wanna Skip to The End:

00:00 - Intro
02:59 - Part One: The Precursor
08:50 - Part Two: The Obvious
13:00 - Part Three: The Future

--- --- --- --- ---
As always, a big special thanks to Wilbur who kept me company and support, and who also braved an overnight stay at the vet during the production of this video!