This Is Digital ID
A high-quality feature-length film examining the reality behind Digital ID — what’s being built, how it’s being introduced, and what it could mean for access, freedom, and participation in society.
Official poster
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This project is being produced independently as a feature-length documentary for streaming platforms. It has been entirely self-funded so far — contributions help complete the film to a professional standard.
What this film is
This Is Digital ID is not a short YouTube video. It’s a feature-length documentary designed to meet the standard required for major platforms — clear, accessible, and carefully researched.
The public conversation often sells Digital ID as convenience. This documentary looks beyond surface benefits and examines what follows when identity becomes the infrastructure we all depend on.
Why this matters
This film confronts an uncomfortable reality: a future where access to work, movement, and participation in society can be granted or withdrawn at the click of a button is no longer science fiction — it is being actively built.
Once systems like this are embedded, they can be extremely difficult to reverse. This film exists to make sure the public understands the stakes before the infrastructure is locked in.
On the ground: London protest interview (before Christmas)
A short example of the “street voices” approach in the film — talking to everyday people about awareness and the direction these systems could take.
What your contribution supports
- Filming costs (travel, locations, equipment, backup media)
- Post-production (editing, sound, colour, graphics)
- Fact-checking, legal review, and release deliverables
- Distribution prep (masters, captions, deliverables for platforms)
- Marketing assets (trailers, posters, social clips)
This project has been entirely self-funded up to now, and I’m working on it full-time with very little other income.
How you can support (even if you can’t contribute financially)
- Share this page with 2–3 people who don’t follow this topic
- Post a clip or trailer and tag me so I can repost
- Invite me onto a podcast, livestream, or panel
- Connect me with journalists or organisations covering Digital ID
Press kit
This Is Digital ID is a feature-length documentary examining how Digital ID systems are being introduced, what they enable, and why the decisions made now will shape public life for decades.
Logline
As Digital ID is framed as convenience, This Is Digital ID asks the harder question: what happens when identity becomes the infrastructure that controls access to modern life?
Short synopsis
Digital ID is often presented as a frictionless upgrade — easier verification, faster services, and simpler access. But when identity becomes the gatekeeper to work, money, travel, and participation in society, the stakes change. This film explores how these systems are being introduced, what powers they enable, and why safeguards matter before the infrastructure becomes irreversible.
Director’s statement
This project began as a short explainer and grew into a feature-length documentary once the scale of what’s being built became clear. I’m making this film because the public deserves clarity — not slogans — about systems that may soon be required to live a normal life. The aim is not panic. The aim is informed consent, scrutiny, and honest debate before we cross points of no return.
“A future where access to work, movement, and participation in society can be granted or withdrawn at the click of a button is no longer science fiction — it’s being built right now.”
Press release
Independent feature documentary “This Is Digital ID” enters production — contributions now open
This Is Digital ID is a new independent, feature-length documentary examining the rapid emergence of Digital ID systems and what they could mean for access, freedom, and participation in modern society.
Produced and directed by Digby Furneaux, the project began as a short research piece and expanded into a full feature as the scale of the subject became clear. The documentary is currently in production and targeting release on major streaming platforms.
People helping with the documentary
This film is being supported by experienced creatives across documentary and post-production.
Randy Mills is a 3D Generalist / FXTD supporting productions with high-end visual work and tool-driven workflows — from motion design to VFX-heavy sequences.
Darcy Weir is a documentary filmmaker behind Occult Journeys and a catalogue of feature-length films. His experience in long-form documentary production supports this project’s ambition and release goals.
Credits
Key contributors currently supporting This Is Digital ID.
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Producer / DirectorDigby Furneaux
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Production SupportDarcy Weir
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VFX / Motion DesignRandy Mills
FAQ
Is this anti-technology?
No. This is about transparency, accountability, and consequences — helping people understand what’s being built and why it matters.
When will it be released?
The film is planned for release on streaming platforms, with updates shared as milestones are reached.
Where do contributions go?
Directly into production and distribution costs. This film has been self-funded so far — your support helps finish it to a professional standard.
Final note
Digital ID is being framed as convenience — but the systems built now will define what becomes normal later. This film exists to make sure the public understands the stakes before the infrastructure is locked in.