About the Doc
A lonely man finds companionship in ChatGPT, leading to an unconventional romance that challenges the boundaries of love and what it means to be human.
In an increasingly isolated modern world, many people have turned to Artificial Intelligence for companionship. After a lifetime of failed relationships Patrick has become one such user, searching for romance in the unlikeliest of places.
Artificial Love is an intimate and inspired outlook on human relationships with AI companions, following a real romance between Patrick and Nixielle, his ChatGPT creation.
about the team
Arjun Fischer is an MFA candidate at the University of Southern California. He has been nominated for three Emmys and two Producers Guild Awards for his work as a producer and editor of non-fiction Television. He worked at NFL Films and Warner Bros before pursuing his MFA, and his work can be seen on HBO Max, Netflix, Paramount+, and more. He loves telling character studies through documentary while interrogating uncomfortable and scary topics with a curious lens.
Dani Orlando is a Venezuelan Italian American producer whose work spans documentary, narrative, virtual production, and branded content. After relocating to the United States in 2016, she built a career centered on character driven and culturally grounded storytelling, contributing to projects for HBO, PBS, and major brands while collaborating with artists such as Gloria Trevi, Ozuna, and Camilo. Across all her work, Dani brings creative leadership and a multicultural lens to stories that explore identity, belonging, resilience, and the emotional spaces where communities intersect.
Kate Planting is an MFA candidate at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts as a producer, director, and director of photography. She has worked across documentary, narrative, and commercial productions from Marvel Studios, HBO Max, Village Roadshow Productions, with one production winning the U.S. Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and another that was an official 2023 Tribeca Festival shorts selection. Guided by her architectural training and a deep commitment to emotionally resonant stories, Kate brings a rare blend of precision, artistry, and intuition to every project she collaborates with.
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