OBEX

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OBEX
Directed byAlbert Birney
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPete Ohs
Edited by
  • Albert Birney
  • Pete Ohs
Music by Josh Dibb
Production
companies
Release date
  • January 25, 2025 (2025-01-25)(Sundance)
Running time
90 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

OBEX is a 2025 American science fiction film written and directed by Albert Birney. It stars Albert Birney, Callie Hernandez and Frank Mosley.

Contents

It premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025.

Premise

Conor Marsh lives a secluded life with his dog, Sandy, until one day he begins playing OBEX, a new, state-of-the-art computer game. When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home. [2]

Cast

Release

OBEX had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025. [3]

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References

  1. "OBEX". Sundance Film Festival . Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  2. "2025 Sundance Film Festival Reveals 93 Projects for Feature Film and Episodic Programs". Sundance Film Festival . December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  3. D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 19, 2024.