Human Theories

Human Theories

Human Theories

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Human Theories

"Isn't It Funny to Be Alive?"

2026

1h 11m

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Comedy

Overview

Through forty interconnected vignettes, Human Theories is a comedic kaleidoscope exploring how people try, and often fail, to connect with one another in this weird world. Filmed over a year on location in New York City with a diverse ensemble cast of over 50 actors and non-actors, the film is an experimental love letter to the awkward struggle of modern city living.

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Production Companies

Alina Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Maggie Olmsted

Kelsea Bauman-Murphy

John Hedrick

John Hedrick

Eddy Grace

Alexander Low

Wyatt Fair

Wyatt Fair

Jessy Morner-Ritt

Simone Policano

Simone Policano

Diego Abraham

J.T. Tsuchiya

Creative team

Directed by: Jess Zeidman
Written by: Jess Zeidman
Produced by: Arno Mokros
Yoko Kohmoto

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