PLAYTOPIA / in development (90min)

directed and co-produced by Bara Jichova Tyson

produced by Alice Tabery, Kristina Skodova / Cinepoint (CZ), Christian Popp / TAG Film (France), Radu Stancu and Cristina Hanes/ deFilm (Romania), Consulting producer Danielle Varga / Walking Productions (USA)

**Participated at DOK Co-Pro Market (Leipzig) 2022, ExOriente training program (Prague, La Rochelle) 2022/2023, Pitched at East Doc Forum (Prague) 2023, Producers On The Move (Cannes) 2023, IDFAcademy (Amsterdam) 2023.

PLAYTOPIA a feature hybrid documentary film, tells the story of a filmmaker and mother delving into the minds of 8 children from varied backgrounds, seeking to understand their perceptions of our world and its future. Set in a timeless sci-fi workspace, they discover 'The Playtopia Machine', a magical device that unlocks their imaginations. Through this, they construct 'The Good Life' and 'The Bad Life' - contrasting realms reflecting their innate understanding of society’s values. The film combines live collage sequences, children's debates, footage of their real lives, and a suitcase of miniature objects to document their thoughts on power, money, love, and hierarchy. Playtopia questions whether we are preparing our children for a future that aligns with their best interests. Are we engineering our kids to succeed in a world that might ultimately destroy their future?