Ectropy (USA, Short) w/ Q&A

Genre: Experimental Sci-fi

Country: USA

Year: 2024

Duration: 20 mins

Director: Jordan Schulz

Language(s): No dialogue English text

Subtitles: None

Executive Producer: Randall Slavin

Producer: Jordan Schulz, Andrew Creme

Principal Cast: Sir Daniel Winn, Vivienne Lucille

Followed by Q&A

Synopsis

The narrative of ECTROPY explores existentialism through the journey of a seasoned artist struggling with the fear of creation and the search for purpose. This story becomes a metaphor for the emotional battles faced in life—hesitation, fear of failure, and paralyzing uncertainty as one contemplates dwindling options and the weight of self-doubt. Beneath these fears, however, lies the dormant drive of our inner child, eager to embrace creativity without the shackles of failure or mortality. Along this path, the artist finds a surprising guide in Mother Nature, portrayed as a child, who helps him face the fear and uncertainty that inhibit true creative expression. Together, they delve into the challenges of surrendering control, ultimately reaching a point of transformation. Through this release, the protagonist taps into his innate potential, culminating in the creation of a vibrant, life-filled canvas—a testament to the beauty of overcoming one’s inner turmoil and embracing the chaos within.

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