The Lightning Code

What it’s about

Miles Fletcher, an 18-year-old inventor, uncovers the long-lost secret to limitless energy. Hoping to change the world, he shares his work with Luxos Energy, a corporation that presents itself as a force for good. Instead of support, Luxos steals his technology and tries to eliminate him. Miles realizes his invention could be turned into a deadly weapon, and he must find a way to stop the company before it causes global catastrophe.

What hooks you

Kali Bailey directs Andrew Reid as Miles Fletcher, with Bruce Davison appearing as Nikola Tesla. The film is an independent production with a female director and a story centered on a boy genius, corporate greed, and a father-son relationship.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy science fiction built around a young inventor's struggle against a corrupt corporation, and who like action that mixes a race to prevent a weapon with themes of corporate greed and a father-son bond.