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Kat Graham, the actress and off-screen creative mind, has been making a bold debut behind the camera with her heart-pounding psychological short, THE MOVE, available today. This is not some quirky indie flick; it’s a tense exploration of trust, self, and the queasy fissures technology can create in relationships.

The Allure of Kat Graham: From AI Innovator to Film Auteur

Fresh from the launch of her groundbreaking AI app, KATAI, co-developed with Google Cloud, Kat Graham is proving her creative ambitions know no bounds. As KATAI showcases her pioneering application of technology and art, THE MOVE explores the darkest, most personal recesses of our hyper-connected lives.

Kat’s experience with AI is anything but typical. “I don’t believe AI can, or should, replace the human experience. But I do believe it can help us tell stories in new ways, reach new audiences, and challenge our assumptions about identity and art. That’s what this project does.”

Surprisingly, no AI was actually used to make the film itself. Instead, AI programs were cleverly woven into the promotional campaign. AI motion animation is employed on the cover of the movie, transforming one single frozen frame of film into a chilling visual shadow of the movie’s core theme. This blending of human creativity and technological creativity is the ultimate expression of Kat’s artistic mantra.

A Story Told Through Screens

By Scott Lobdell, Happy Death Day’s creator, THE MOVE centers on Lee (played by Kat herself), who asks her boyfriend Brett(Lex Lauletta) to move in with her in New York City. What is supposed to be a relationship milestone quickly turns out to be something far more sinister: their relationship, totally on screens, starts to crack and warp, and a dark secret unfolds.

The decision to present the whole story through digital exchanges is not a stylistic trick. It’s chillingly timely and immersive, and it evokes the very real fears about online identities and the impermanence of trust in the virtual world.

Co-star Lex Lauletta detailed the meticulousness of the process. “When Kat sent me the script, the concept of a film told entirely through screens felt very timely. I designed every button, icon, pop-up, and glitch by hand in After Effects to keep the visual world immersive and authentic. And working with Kat, not just as a friend but as a powerhouse actor-director, made the experience incredibly collaborative and meaningful.” His hands-on approach adds to the high-tech story of the film, making every digital element lived-in and disturbingly real.

Kat and Lex’s Vision

To all of us who have seen Kat go from The Vampire Diaries to her fearless music and now to her directing debut, THE MOVE is a thrilling new chapter. Kat and Lex’s working relationship is not just professional; it’s a friendship-driven collaboration that blossoms from admiration.

Working as a friend, but also as a powerhouse director-actor, Lex confirms, brought the experience to be exponentially collaborative and significant. That authenticity shines every pixel of the film, making THE MOVE more than a story; it’s a declaration.

Where to Watch THE MOVE

THE MOVE streams now on various platforms, including:

• Google Play/TV
• Apple Movies & TV
• YouTube Movies & TV

For Kat Graham fans and moviegoers seeking a new, gritty take on human existence in the digital age, THE MOVE is not to be missed.

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