A showcase of the best fantasy/sci-fi shorts from around the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Fantasy Film: MIDNIGHT COACHMEN
Best Sci-Fi Film: ECHOES
Best Horror Film: LET US OUT
Best Performances: THE GIRL IN THE SPACESUIT
Best Micro-Short: LITTLE ROBOT STORIES: I’M ROE
Best Direction: UNTIL DEATH DO US PART
Best Story: BOTCHING.
The Girl in the Spacesuit, 6min., USA
Directed by Zhixiang Wang
In the 2050s, humans launch the UERNE Project to explore the Earth’s center. Due to an unexpected accident, geocentric scientist Lydia—the sole occupant of the craft—is trapped underground forever. She communicates with the surface through “The Eye,” a special device that allows her to see and hear what happens above; astronauts also use the same system in space.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-girl-in-the-spacesuit
Little Robot Stories: I’m ROE, 3min., Canada
Directed by Roger Gallant
Follow ROE through the daily grind of city life. Somewhere amidst the chaos, there is hope.
http://littlerobotstories.com/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-little-robot
Until Death Do Us Part, 20min,. USA
Directed by Leonardo Daccarett
In technology advanced dystopian future of New Angeles. Detective Lucius Caine is assigned to the murder of Marcus Rhyne, high level agent of the Japanese megacorporation Yanasawa. With evidence alluding to his wife, Uma Rhyne, being diagnosed with Kipnosis (Kinetic Integration and Psychosomatic Neural Overload Syndrome) makes her a prime suspect to his murder. His one night visit to her estate pits the enigmatic detective and a cold/calculated corporate in a battle to outwit the other.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23872148/?ref_=nm_flmg_knf_t_1
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-until-death-do-us-part
Botching., 5min., UK
Directed by Brian Williams
Hacking a Robot for fun, or malicious intent, is dangerous, illegal, and banned globally. It has a name: Botching. This is a story from one such ‘Botch’ job.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-botching
Midnight Coachmen, 18min., Canada
Directed by Enrico Ferri
A reimagining of the classic fairytale of Cinderella, told from the perspective of a dog and mouse who live as humans until the stroke of midnight disrupts their world.
https://instagram.com/stanleywoodfilms
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-midnight-coachmen
Let Us Out, 10min,. USA
Directed by Chris Alan
A struggling painter begins to question her own sanity when her latest nightmarish creation inexplicably escapes its canvas.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-let-us-out-sci-festival
ECHOES, 8min., Japan
Directed by Yusuke Nakamae
The Third World War has left Earth’s resources depleted, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. Learning from the repeated mistakes of history, humanity turns to the advanced decision-making capabilities of AI to find a path forward. The solution proposed by the AI is an ambitious plan: transporting energy from outer space back to Earth.
https://www.instagram.com/yusuke.nakamae
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-echoes
Fantasy/Sci-Fi FILM & WRITING FESTIVAL 