Phreaker: A Blind Teens Descent into the Dark World of Phone Hacking

Name: Phreaker
Description: Set in 2004 and inspired by true events. Before there were hackers, there were phreakers. A blind teenager joins the early 2000s underworld of “phone freaks” where he learns to hack his way to money, power, and eventually, a place on the FBI’s most wanted list.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 10-31-24
Contact Email: phreakerprod@gmail.com
Location: Toronto
Producer: Matt Code, Kristy Neville, David Di Brina, Natalie Urquhart
Writer/Director: Adam Yorke
Production Company: Wildling Pictures, Di Brina Films
Contact Email: matt@wildlingpictures.com, inquiries@dibrinafilm.com
Phone: 416-551-8060

Phreaker: A Gripping Thriller Into the World of Early Cyber Hacking

Set against the backdrop of 2004, “Phreaker” takes audiences on a tense exploration of a blind teenager who finds himself drawn into the underground scene of phone phreaking. Inspired by true events, the film captures the raw thrill of a young mind navigating the complexities of hacking, where lines between morality and power blur. As he learns to manipulate phone systems, the stakes rise, leading him to a dangerous climax that lands him on the FBI’s most wanted list.

Directed and written by Adam Yorke, “Phreaker” features a talented cast that breathes life into this enthralling story. Producers Matt Code, Kristy Neville, David Di Brina, and Natalie Urquhart bring their collective expertise to ensure a gripping cinematic experience. With its rich themes of vulnerability and ingenuity, this feature film invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of one boy’s quest for recognition and belonging within a world rife with opportunity and peril.