Prospect (Sci Fi Short Film) / Shep Films
Prospect is the coming-of-age story of a teenage girl on a toxic alien planet. She and her father hunt for precious materials, aiming to strike it rich. When the father is attacked by a roving bandit, the daughter must take control. Prospect premiered at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival. By Shep Films based in Seattle, […]
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iDiots / Big Lazy Robot VFX
It’s not a secret we love robots here at BLR, so we wanted them to be the heroes in our latest promo clip. Luxury cars with powerful engines to drive through roads under severe speed restrictions, cable TV that allows us to pay to watch all kind of sports, all from our comfortable sofa, and […]
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Keloid Trailer 2 / Big Lazy Robot + Aaron Beck
In a not too distant future, societies of all countries come to rely on an intricate network of artificial intelligence devices designed to bring efficacy to man’s life. Yet, man continues to devour himself in useless wars. A strong political hierarchy now divides all powers into three factions, and A. I. devices rapidly gain ground […]
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ABE (Science Fiction Short Film) / Rob McLellan
ABE is a short film directed by up-and-coming director and VFX artist Rob McLellan. The film depicts a serial killer robot who was programmed to love. It is a smart and compelling sci-fi work. All the CG animation was generated and crafted by the director himself. –@s_iravani Written and Directed by Rob McLellan Cinematography by […]
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Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse! / Borscht Corp
The NBA playoffs have descended upon us. Later this evening the Miami Heat face off against the lousy Milwaukee Bucks, skip the game and watch this bizarre animated short film based on Miami Heat forward, Chris Bosh with a special cameo by his teammate, Mike Miller. This video is mind = blown material, Space Jam meets Adult Swim. Be sure to check it out before […]
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The Quiet City: Winter in Paris / Andrew Julian
Claire and I recently took a trip to France, and I filmed this during our time in Paris. Until this trip, I had only ever experienced Paris in the summer and I was struck by just how different the city is when most of us tourist are gone. We were equipped with our metro and […]
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WASTE (Short Film) / Anton Groves x Studioset
Director Anton Groves and Studioset, a full house production studio based in Bucharest, Romania, has created this entertaining and creative short film. WASTE is a fantastical short where an office worker encounters colorful papercraft monsters. –@teemunny via Laughing Squid
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PLURALITY (Sci-Fi Short) / Dennis Liu
After the state of New York gives the police access to “The Grid,” a new technology that allows people to purchase anything with a quick scan of their fingerprint, crime drops almost instantly. However, they also discover that certain people are popping up in two places at once. via What if we lived in a […]
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Sight (Sci Fi Short Film) / Sight Systems
Sight is a well-made futuristic short film by Eran May-raz and Daniel Lazo which speaks of our potentially augmented reality-filled future and how proprietary we become with our dependency on apps and their alluring reward systems. 10,000 more points to achieve next level experienced status, stay dependent and hooked on this game/app! There are nods toward and hints […]
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88:88 (A Short Film) / Joey Ciccoline (UPDATE)
88:88 – Val has lost control of her life. Those around her deny the reality of the extraordinary experiences she feels powerless against. Realizing she must stand alone, she has only one remaining option – to find a way to fight back. Starring Rachael Kahne and featuring voice work from Ramon De Ocampo and Erin Tawlks, 88:88 is an intriguing […]
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FUGU & TAKO / Ben West + ROBOT
FUGU & TAKO follows the story of two Japanese salary men who’s lives radically change when one of them eats a live puffer fish in a sushi bar. The amusing and intriguing trailer for the soon to be released FUGU & TAKO, a seven-and-a-half minute short film by Australia-based director Ben West and award-winning visual effects group ROBOT. […]
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Holi / Variable
New York-based film production company Variable produced this bewitching short capturing India’s Holi Festival. Filmed in ultra-high speed and crystal definition, the festive explosion of color is displayed in syrupy slow-motion. –@teemunny (Hat tip to Kris C. for the pick) The world is fascinating. People and cultures inspire us. Sadly, the fast paced lifestyles of […]
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