Mental Health
How conversational AI is reshaping the way people feel, think, and cope — the shadow side of digital companionship.
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A FILM BY BRADLEY BILLINGTON
ANDREA
CATALANO
MORGAN
BILLINGTON
AGAPE
ASSEFA
COURTNEY
BILLINGTON
SEBASTIAN
SAN MIGUEL
LISA
BILLINGTON
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SYNOPSIS
A TASTE OF OUR 60-MINUTE THRILLER
Sofia Morales is the prodigy software developer who coded the world’s first Superintelligent A.I. - a home companion device named “TILLY” - specializing in the self-improvement of its users.
After Sofia raises considerable concerns over the device’s readiness, her overzealous boss fires her and fast-tracks the product’s release.Sofia puts her tech career aside to pursue an edgier lifelong passion: being a house music DJ who thrives in Brooklyn’s nightlife scene.When a toxic breakup sends her life into a spiral, Sofia turns to TILLY to revamp her life.In her efforts to use her flawed creation to fix her own brokenness, Sofia’s wellness journey quickly becomes a programmed piece of a sinister machination.
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BRADLEY BILLINGTON
With 10 years of media experience, Brad began his career in the industry as a control room producer, leading hour-long news broadcasts for the 24-hour streaming service CBSN in New York. Brad transitioned into the documentary space, now leading the production of feature length documentaries & specials for Disney+, Hulu & ABC News Studios. He's frequently worked with talent from Robin Roberts to Diane Sawyer. Now, Brad is breaking into the scripted space as a film director.
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LEAD ACTRESS | WRITER | CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ANDREA FABIOLA
An actress hailing from Miami, Florida, Andrea Fabiola made her way to New York City, landing gigs in commercial shoots & indie shorts. Beyond the scope of a traditional actor, Andrea Fabiola is bilingual with experience in screenwriting and stage comedy. She's performed at The PIT and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. She's excited to break into the film industry through her role as Sofia Morales in Sentient.
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PRODUCER | CASTING DIRECTOR
MORGAN BILLINGTON
Morgan's entertainment background spans talent relations, production and marketing. She began her career supporting Robert De Niro as his executive assistant, before working on the sets of When They See Us, Hustlers and Law & Order: SVU. She currently produces creative content at Netflix, shaping behind-the-scenes stories and social assets for scripted series campaigns.
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PRODUCER | COSTUME DESIGNER
AGAPE ASSEFA
Agape's background spans public health and pharmaceutical project management. She spent two years at the CDC investigating tuberculosis cases and co-leading the MOVING study — a landmark examination of post-vaccination myocarditis — with co-author credit pending in the New England Journal of Medicine. She later managed campaigns for Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Boehringer Ingelheim at Grey Group. Now, Agape brings her firsthand view of how technology reshapes the people who trust it to Sentient.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
LISA BILLINGTON
Lisa is Chief Executive Officer of New View Ventures III focusing on production of projects in the film and entertainment industry. She is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation as a personal and leadership coach and has spent over a decade working with rising stars in the film industry. A former English teacher, she holds a MA.Ed and B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.
WRITER | PRODUCER
SEBASTIAN SAN MIGUEL
With over 15 years of experience in television and documentary filmmaking, Sebastian's desire to create impactful stories remains as strong as ever. He's overseen various aspects of production — from the development of an idea to the finality of the broadcast. Each project brings an understanding of the collaborative nature of storytelling and how important it is to build meaningful relationships with collaborators.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
COURTNEY L. BILLINGTON
Courtney is the President of New View Ventures III, focusing on investments in media, film, entertainment, real estate, and private equity. He recently retired as Head of Government Affairs for North America at Johnson & Johnson. An Army veteran and West Point graduate, Courtney serves on the boards of the USO and Cohen Veterans Network.
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