MindScans is a sci-fi drama movie which came out in 2013. It tells the thrilling story of an investigative reporter named Sara Lincoln who is examining an interface that connects the human brain to a super-computer. This journey leads to questions about the technology’s moral and social implications. The movie was directed by Ben Chiu and features performances from Shanda Green, Larry Barnes and Gisella Kaplan.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in different parts of USA, specifically in California. Some scenes were notably shot in the city of San Luis Obispo, California, adding a unique aesthetics to this Sci-Fi Drama.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shanda Green | Sara Lincoln |
| Larry Barnes | Tom Sobel |
| Gisella Kaplan | Lorena Castilione |
| Terry Morgan | David Talmidge |
| D. Rosh Wright | Aunt Marie |
| Mary-Ann Maloof | Julie Glazier |
| Robert Gandy | Theodore Johnson |
| John Dicus | Jonathan Lang |
| Meredith Douglas | Mary Talmidge |
| Andrew Olsen | TJ |
| Ryan Casey | Young TJ |
| Donna Sellars | Barbara |
| Michael Passarelli | Mark Thompson |
| Katy Ouse | Young Julie |
| Kaysea Woods | Lisa Glazier |
| Brian Bouffard | Ken |
| Mark Hoffman | George Glazier |
| Ben Christian | Young Jerry Astin |
| Tommy Carr | Young Jonathan Lang |
| David Norum | Dr. Pershing |
| Maya Andlig | Makeup Artist |
| Jorden Angel | Campus Student |
| Chrys Barnes | Event Coordinator |
| Paul Boyan | Guard 1 |
| Beatriz Camacho II | Campus Student |
| Damian Camacho | Party Goer |
| Ed Cardoza | Terrorists |
| Michael Chambliss | Announcer / Reporter |
| Ben Chiu | Nature Show Narrator |
| Diana Chiu | MindScan Tech |
| James Chiu | Soldier |
| Ashley Clark | John-ette 2 |
| Andrew Diefenbach | Campus Student |
| Katy Dore | Woman |
| Libby Engles | John-ette 1 |
| Adam Flood | John 1 |
| Mike Froehner | Detective |
| Haydn Green | Baby |
| Nancy Green | Old Woman |
| Eric Guisinger | Professor |
| Suellan Hajduk | Julie’s Friend |
| Adrien Halpin | Party Goer |
| Terra Horne | Campus Student |
| Randy Hose | Sara’s Friend |
| Brendan P. Kelso | MindScan Techs |
| David Kennedy | Father Dave |
| Bill Kirkpatrick | Assistant Warden |
| Kevin Lee | John 2 |
| Daniel Lewis | Punk 2 |
| Natalie Magana | Party Goer |
| Megan Maloney | News Anchor |
| Jo Mani | Reporter |
| Guy Marziello | Driver 2 |
| Mike McCarthy | Driver |
| Theodore McDougal | Campus Student |
| Kent Murphy | Soldier Reflection |
| Richard Prewer | Date 1 |
| Jessica Roselius | Co-ed |
| Teresa G. Setton | Campus Student |
| Jeremy Evan Taylor | Punk 1 |
| Brian Via | Guard 2 |
| Sholly Von Stein | Julie’s Friend |
| Sara Jean White | Pedicurist |
| Robert Winter | Detective |
| Drake Woods | Campus Student |
Trivia and Facts
- Although the official budget of the movie is listed as estimated $1500, it was actually made only for an incredible $1,310.10 according to KSBY-TV.
- The notable quote from the movie is; “Virtual reality that is indistinguishable from natural reality – wouldn’t that be reality?”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.2827524
- Longitude: -120.6596156
- Place ID: ChIJJ8Jse77m7IARRg_vzsKQArw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
