THE FUTURE IS 0
…is a satirical, live game show featuring artists from different disciplines competing against each other in a battle of mental, physical, & psychological challenges.
This show has had several iterations: performing live in various venues around Seattle, WA and as a full length filmed special in 2020.
Role: Production Designer, Set Decorator, Prop Master, Carpenter, Lead Painter, Hostess
Creator, Head Writer, Host: Claire Buss
Creator, Producer: Kat O’Hara
Animator, Graphic Designer: Nick Shively
The Future is 0 : Live at On The Boards
Three shows; 9 contestants; a musical number?
Location: On The Boards, Seattle, WA, December 2021
Show photos: West Smith
The Future is 0 Presents: a Benefit for On The Boards
A filmed version of the show “live streamed” to an online audience to raise money for On The Boards. Special tactics were implemented to adhere to pandemic safety, including making contestants stay inside their own little golden TV’s.
Location: On The Boards, Seattle, WA, October 2020
Production stills - Director of Photography: Jordan McGrath
The Future is 0 : Summer Series
Six shows, 48 games, one Seattle backyard.
Location: Secret Backyard Location, Seattle, WA, July - August 2019
Show photos: Dan Bracaglia
The Future is 0: Live at Neptune Theater
Location: Neptune Theater, Seattle, WA, August 2018
Show photos: Dan Bracaglia
THE NORTHWEST FILM FORUM Series
Episode 7 - 8
The "flash back" episodes, featuring a 1950's version of "The Future is 0".
Location: Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA, February 2018
Show photos: Dan Bracaglia
Episode 5 - 6
Featuring the "TFIZ Sports Network" with your favorite television sportscasters Linda and Karth, and “the Cloud”.
Location: Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA, September 2017
Show photos: Dan Bracaglia
Episode 3 - 4
Featuring the "As Seen on TFIZ" home shopping network, and the introduction of The Future is 0 official rule book.
Location: Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA, May 2017
Show photos: Dan Bracaglia
Episode 2
Featuring the "future room".
Location: Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA, January 2017
Show photos: Dan Bracaglia