The Correction Unit's Elleese Bradshaw on AI in the arts, breaking into the screen industry and more
"I want to make sure I’m maintaining a motion in my career so I can take on loads of interesting opportunities like this film."
Diving into the very real threat of AI, especially to the younger generations, Derry Shillitto is bringing a Notts-heavy film with a universal focus. We hear from some of its upcoming stars...
What made you want to sign up to this project?
After being approached by someone working on the movie and recommend to the director, I was sent the synopsis and a part of the script to draw inspiration from for my audition tape, and I was immediately intrigued as the topics are so current and could happen a few years from now with the rate that technology is developing.
How was your experience on the film?
I love working on set with everyone involved in this film; both the cast and the crew are incredible people to be around, and always very supportive and caring. The actual premise of the film is also very exciting, and I’m interested in the topics that ‘The Correction Unit’ surrounds, so I would be constantly learning on the job.
Due to its constant evolution, I believe it’s only right to be wary about what AI could be capable of and how that may affect myself as an actor and dancer
As a young person breaking into a creative industry, do you worry about how AI is going to affect your work and your career?
Due to its constant evolution, I believe it’s only right to be wary about what AI could be capable of and how that may affect myself as an actor and dancer.
How can people help to make sure the arts remain healthy as technology develops?
Knowing what the pros and cons are around AI technology is definitely important for the arts. Knowing how we can utilise it while also maintaining awareness of how it can be
exploited and used against those in the industry is vital to making sure that the arts don’t suffer from new technology advancements.
Despite this being a sci-fi, it touches on real issues affecting cities like Nottingham right now. Is it important for you to work on projects with purpose and messages that can get people thinking and spark conversation?
I believe that being a part of these projects is important in the way that they visualise what people may afraid to speak about. By showing these very relatable and important issues, you can very easily initiate a conversation that is much needed about the topics that may be difficult for people to hear, therefore creating an outlet for those to engage and discuss their thoughts on the importance of real-life experiences they may have had.
I believe that being a part of these projects is important in the way that they visualise what people may afraid to speak about
What’s next for you and your career?
I want to learn and grow as a performer in the industry, and not only expand my portfolio with more projects but also network with people in all fields of performance in order to broaden my knowledge and experiment with what path I want to go down.
I’m aiming to always stay busy, whether that’s booking a dance job or going to an acting or modelling casting - I just want to make sure I’m maintaining a motion in my career so I can take on loads of interesting opportunities like this film.
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‘The Correction Unit’ is coming soon.
(Photo by Adrian Villeschi)