The success of a project often depends on timing. Unfortunately, my short film »s1lence« (2003), about the hapless nerd Michi Schmidt and his dreams, didn’t get much attention because terms like ‘Nerd’, ‘8-bit’, and ›Drones’ weren’t popular yet. Now, with the surge of interest in tech culture, »s1lence« might appeal to viewers as it showcases the early years of tech’s influence, including the first appearance of Lisa Arnold from my Thriller »Escape« and the talking cell phone »Phil.«