Martyn Wakefield
THE ARTIFICE GIRL arrives on digital platforms from May 1st (NEWS)

“A bold new voice in Science Fiction is here” - Screen Anarchy
“A complex and captivating sci-fi fable” - Austin Chronicle
“A stroke of science fiction genius” - Kat Hughes, The Hollywood News
Vertigo Releasing is thrilled to announce that our cerebral new sci-fi thriller, The Artifice Girl will be available to buy or rent on digital platforms from May 1st.
Synopsis
When an internet vigilante develops a revolutionary new computer programme to combat online predators, its rapid advancement leads to serious questions of autonomy, oppression, and what it really means to be human.
THE ARTIFICE GIRL is the ingenious debut feature from writer and director Franklin Ritch who stars in the film. The film also features the legendary Lance Henriksen (ALIENS), and newcomer Tatum Matthews (THE WALTONS). The film premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival last year to high critical acclaim, scoring a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. It also made its US debut at this year’s SXSW, and its UK premiere at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival.
Vertigo Releasing will release THE ARTIFICE GIRL on digital platforms on May 1st