Indie director's mind-bending sci-fi short film 'I Am Not a Robot' stuns critics, earns coveted Oscar nod in surprise upset.
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Director Sam Worthen, a relative newcomer, pulls off a major coup with his thought-provoking 15-minute film that tackles themes of AI and identity.
Industry insiders are buzzing about the film's unique visual style and complex narrative, with one Oscar voter calling it 'the most original sci-fi I've seen in years.'