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Future Film Prophecies

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

'Ghosts With Shit Jobs' Tells the Story of Post-Collapse North America

— September 13, 2011 — Pop Culture
In the soon-to-be-released mockumentary 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs,' the financial collapse of the United States is complete and what little work exists for the native North Americans is ostensibly outsourced labor from China, India and the other global superpowers.

The title Ghosts With Shit Jobs refers to a fictional Chinese news report that investigates the crippling poverty that North Americans are forced to endure in 2040 AD. In the future, the term "ghosts" has become a epitaph for poor, uneducated Westerners. Filmmaker Jim Munroe hopes to release the short film online in early October -- just in time for the expected market crash!

With the meteoric rise of emerging markets in Brazil, China and India, the fear of being toppled from world hegemony has infiltrated modern American films and media. It's not easy reconciling with the reality that we may be importing Chinese culture soon, but films like Ghosts With Shit Jobs will help us come to a level-headed compromise.
Trend Themes
1. Outsourcing From Emerging Markets - The scenario of outsourcing jobs to emerging markets has become a popular trend in futuristic movies like 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs', which highlights the possible consequences if the trend continues.
2. Post-collapse Dystopian Future - Dystopian projections of the future like the one in 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs' are becoming increasingly popular, reflecting the potential outcomes if the prevailing issues of wealth inequality and outsourcing remain unaddressed.
3. Digital Media Distribution - The release of 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs' as an online short film is a trend that emphasizes the impact of digital media distribution on the film industry, especially given the emergence of new technologies and platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment - As highlighted by 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs', the film industry has tremendous potential to address social and economic issues while also providing entertainment and artistic expression.
2. Outsourcing and Offshoring - The trend of outsourcing jobs to emerging markets, as portrayed in 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs', is a potential opportunity for businesses in industries such as manufacturing, customer service, and information technology.
3. Digital Media and Technology - The online release of 'Ghosts With Shit Jobs' is indicative of the rise of digital media and technology, which has disrupted traditional modes of film distribution and created new opportunities for filmmakers and artists.
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