Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) (2021)
"Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)" is a machinima and experimental video created by video artist Jamie Janković and writer, poet and director Deborah Findlater. The work is part of an ongoing project addressing the intersectionality of responses to female characters in video games; formally speaking, the work is presented as an audio-visual poem, accompanied by voice over. According to Janković, this work is meant as a response to found footage material of the character Christie from the popular fighting game series "Dead or Alive" (1996 – ongoing). Moreover, the examination of the role of female characters in "Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)" is part of a larger project titled "The identity quest series," in which the artist addresses a multiplicity of responses to female video game characters, following engagement in interviews with queer people within the gaming industry and exploring their own views on gender in game design.
Cast
- Deborah Findlater - (voice)
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) about?
- "Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)" is a machinima and experimental video created by video artist Jamie Janković and writer, poet and director Deborah Findlater. The work is part of an ongoing project addressing the intersectionality of responses to female characters in video games; formally speaking, the work is presented as an audio-visual poem, accompanied by voice over. According to Janković, this work is meant as a response to found footage material of the character Christie from the popular fighting game series "Dead or Alive" (1996 – ongoing). Moreover, the examination of the role of female characters in "Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)" is part of a larger project titled "The identity quest series," in which the artist addresses a multiplicity of responses to female video game characters, following engagement in interviews with queer people within the gaming industry and exploring their own views on gender in game design.
- Who directed Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)?
- Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) was directed by Jamie Janković.
- Who stars in Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)?
- Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) stars Deborah Findlater.
- How long is Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)?
- Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars)?
- Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) is a Animation film.
- Where was Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) produced?
- Outsourcing (My Desires to Avatars) was produced in United Kingdom.