Isn’t it nice to know that some things are still real?

In a world increasingly crafting fakes, replicas, and perfectly rendered simulations, there are fewer and fewer places that still celebrate authenticity.

On a day dedicated to lighthearted hoaxes and twists of fate, it seemed a perfect time to release a film that explores what’s real, and not.

That tension sits at the center of “L’ultimo Uomo Reale” (“The Last Real Man”), a new film from Team One and director Sebastian Strasser, in partnership with the marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, The RealReal.

Conceived as a response to The RealReal’s 2024/25 “Ask Yourself What’s Real” campaign theme, the film pushes that question further, by exploring the growing tension between perception and reality in today’s digital world.

At a moment when much of the industry is using AI to scale content, this work flips the lens—using it as both subject and storytelling device. A humorous, slightly unsettling take for anyone who still values the real thing.

Directed and rendered by Strasser, the piece constructs a hyper-real world that feels convincingly human—until it begins to fracture. Subtle glitches give way to a full unraveling, exposing a carefully engineered illusion.

“We’re moving into a world where ‘real’ is no longer a baseline—it’s a premium,” said Chris Graves, Chief Creative Officer, Team One. “We wanted to create a story that lets the illusion hold just long enough to feel convincing—then disrupt it, so you’re forced to reconsider what you’re actually looking at. Because what carries value now isn’t just craft. It’s credibility.”

Team One was inspired by The RealReal’s authentication process... Read More