The Gig Is Up
“There is a cost to convenience”
Synopsis
A very human tech doc, uncovers the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of workers from around the world for companies including Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo. From delivering food and driving ride shares to tagging images for AI, millions of people around the world are finding work task by task online. The gig economy is worth over 5 trillion USD globally, and growing. And yet the stories of the workers behind this tech revolution have gone largely neglected. Who are the people in this shadow workforce? It brings their stories into the light. Lured by the promise of flexible work hours, independence, and control over time and money, workers from around the world have found a very different reality. Work conditions are often dangerous, pay often changes without notice, and workers can effectively be fired through deactivation or a bad rating. Through an engaging global cast of characters, it reveals how the magic of technology we are being sold might not be magic at all.
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The Gig is Up Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-02
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shannon Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Crooks, Julien Goetz, Shannon Walsh
- Original Title
- The Gig Is Up
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shannon Walsh
Harold Crooks, Julien Goetz, Shannon Walsh
Étienne Roussy
Sophie Farkas Bolla
Ina Fichman, Luc Martin-Gousset
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Farkas Bolla
Editor
Harold Crooks
Writer
Julien Goetz
Writer
Shannon Walsh
Writer
Étienne Roussy
Director of Photography
Ina Fichman
Producer
Luc Martin-Gousset
Producer
Shannon Walsh
Director
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BD Release: 2021-2025
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What is The Gig Is Up about?
A very human tech doc, uncovers the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of workers from around the world for companies including Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo. From delivering food and driving ride shares to tagging images for AI, millions of people around the world are finding work task by task online. The gig economy is worth over 5 trillion USD globally, and growing. And yet the stories of the workers behind this tech revolution have gone largely neglected. Who are the people in this shadow workforce? It brings their stories into the light. Lured by the promise of flexible work hours, independence, and control over time and money, workers from around the world have found a very different reality. Work conditions are often dangerous, pay often changes without notice, and workers can effectively be fired through deactivation or a bad rating. Through an engaging global cast of characters, it reveals how the magic of technology we are being sold might not be magic at all.
Who directed The Gig Is Up?
The Gig Is Up was directed by Shannon Walsh.
Who stars in The Gig Is Up?
The principal cast of The Gig Is Up includes Not specified.
When was The Gig Is Up released and how long is it?
The Gig Is Up was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.