Sci-Fi Shorts Block

Join us for the Sci-Fi Short Block, which includes:

21 Days - Directed by: Felipe Franco

In a dystopian future where 'Big Data' dictates life by predicting everyone's death date, the government coldly informs its citizens of their exact date of death, 21 days in advance. Olav, a computer engineer and cyber activist, is shaken when he receives his own death notification. Faced with a ticking clock, Olav must challenge the system's control over his so called fate and reality.

Likeness - Directed by: John Wells

A commercial film set goes awry when the likeness of an actress fails to perform correctly.

Synthetic - Directed by: John Waldron

In a mysterious facility, a nameless man must adapt to survive against an unseen entity that controls every facet of his life.

Star Wars: Echoes of Bazar - Directed by: Andrew Kiaroscuro

In the volatile world of Mustafar, Bazar, a young and defiant slave, embarks on a relentless journey of vengeance and self-discovery. After witnessing the execution of his mother and enduring years of oppression, Bazar is awakened to his true power. Fueled by a dark quest to confront the Jedi Master responsible for his suffering, he navigates the treacherous path of the Sith, questioning justice and his own destiny.

Debris - Directed by: Alexandra Melissa Paglieri

A husband and wife face a life-threatening situation aboard their spaceship. With only one escape pod left, they must decide who lives and who dies in 'Debris.'

Rebirth - Directed by: William Brooke

Following the death of her twin sister, a woman takes drastic steps to bring her back by copying her mind into a surrogate body.

Following the screening of the final short film, an engaging Q&A session will take place, featuring a diverse panel of the block's directors, producers, cast, and crew.