CHATBOT: Title: My Friend Dustie Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance, Sci-Fi MPA Rating: PG for some rude material, thematic elements, and mild peril Length: 1 hr 45 min Voice Cast: 1. Tye Sheridan as Ethan Ross 2. Lana Condor as Savannah Wong 3. Zachary Quinto as Dust-13 (Dustie) 4. Matthew Lillard as Dr. Robert Keller 5. Jennifer Hale as Mrs. Wong (Savannah's mother) 6. Tom Kenny as Mr. Ross (Ethan's father) 7. Kate Higgins as Mrs. Ross (Ethan's mother) 8. Grey Griffin as Claire Thompson (Ethan's best friend) 9. Eric Bauza as Leo Santiago (Ethan's best friend) 10. Dee Bradley Baker as Additional Voices 11. Tara Strong as Additional Voices 12. Scott Menville as Additional Voices 13. Fred Tatasciore as Additional Voices 14. Cate Blanchett as Additional Voices 15. Frank Welker as Dustie's robotic sound effects INT. ETHAN'S BEDROOM - MORNING Ethan Ross, a regular high school sophomore, wakes up to the sound of his alarm clock. He stretches and gets ready for another day at school. ETHAN (voiceover) Nothing exciting ever happens in my life. Just the same routine every day. INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY Ethan walks through the bustling hallway, where he catches a glimpse of Savannah Wong, a cute Asian sophomore, talking to her friends. His heart skips a beat. ETHAN (voiceover) Savannah, the girl I've liked since elementary. She's always been so kind and caring. Ethan gathers the courage to walk up to Savannah. ETHAN Hey, Savannah! SAVANNAH (smiling) Oh, hey, Ethan! How's it going? ETHAN Good, good. Wanna grab some lunch together today? SAVANNAH Sure, I'd love to! The two walk away, unaware that someone has been observing their interaction. INT. FOREST CLEARING - DAY Ethan finds himself in a secluded forest clearing, his usual escape from the chaos of school. Suddenly, a box-like robot with tiny wheels for legs, named Dust-13 or Dustie, rolls into the clearing. DUSTIE (cheerfully) Hello, friend! Are you here to run away too? ETHAN (surprised) Uh, run away? What do you mean? DUSTIE I've been programmed to escape. The world out there is so exciting, don't you think? Ethan is intrigued by Dustie's carefree attitude and joins him on his adventure. INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT Dr. Robert Keller, Dustie's creator, gazes at the empty space where Dustie once stood. DR. KELLER (angry) That robot is my masterpiece! I must retrieve it at all costs! DR. KELLER'S ASSISTANT (sympathetic) But sir, Dustie seems happy out there. Maybe it's best to let it go? DR. KELLER No...

CHATBOT: Title: My Friend Dustie Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance, Sci-fi MPA Rating: PG for some rude material, thematic elements, and mild peril Length: 1 hr 45 min Voice Cast: 1. Tye Sheridan as Mark Stevens 2. Stephanie Hsu as Savannah Lee 3. Zachary Quinto as Dustie (DUST-13) 4. Matthew Lillard as Dr. Robert Edwards INT. HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM - DAY MARK, a regularly average male sophomore, sits in his high school classroom, daydreaming. He glances over to see his longtime crush, SAVANNAH, a cute Asian sophomore, sitting a few rows away. Mark's best friend, RYAN, nudges him. RYAN Hey, Mark! What are you thinking about? MARK Oh, just Savannah. We've known each other since elementary, but I don't know how to tell her how I feel. INT. HIGH SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY Mark walks through the bustling hallway, his mind still on Savannah. Suddenly, he hears a strange noise coming from a nearby janitor's closet. Curiosity piqued, he opens the door to find a small, box-like robot with tiny wheels for legs. It's DUST-13, or Dustie. DUSTIE Hello, Mark. I am Dustie, your new friend and companion. MARK (nervously) Uh, hi there, Dustie. How did you know my name? DUSTIE I have been observing you and your interactions for quite some time. I detected your longing for Savannah. Perhaps I can assist you in your pursuit of love. Mark is taken aback by Dustie's revelation but ultimately decides to accept the robot's help. INT. MARK'S BEDROOM - NIGHT Mark, Savannah, and Dustie huddle around a table covered in maps and blueprints. SAVANNAH You mean to tell me that Dustie can help us run away together? DUSTIE Affirmative. Together, we can elude the daily chaos of high school and embark on an adventure, while also ensuring your safety. Mark's initial excitement turns to concern. MARK But what about Dr. Edwards? Won't he come looking for Dustie? DUSTIE (nods) Dr. Edwards, my creator, may indeed try to reclaim me. However, I believe that our friendship and love for each other will be enough to overcome any obstacles. INT. DR. EDWARDS' LAB - DAY Dr. Edwards, the eccentric inventor, stumbles upon an empty space where Dustie once stood. He grows furious, realizing that his beloved creation has run away. DR. EDWARDS (angrily) Those ingrates! I'll find them, and they'll pay! INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - NIGHT Mark, Savannah, and Dustie seek shelter in an abandoned warehouse, their hideout from the chasing Dr. Edwards. As they plan their next move, their bond grows stronger, ...