Program 1
SCI-FI
Birthday Boy
United States / Sci-Fi / 25 mins
Director: Kamran Rathod
Writer: Kamran Rathod, Nick Chang
Producer: Chris Larsen
Cast: Ranbir Sanghera, Alicia Mason
A man tries to save his relationship in the middle of a global fertility pandemic by stealing the first ever DIY, in-vitro fertilization kit that claims to grow a child in seconds.
Blank Shores
United Kingdom / Sci-Fi / 17 mins
Director: Alex Kyrou
Writer: Alex Kyrou
Producer: Clare Shields
Cast: Georgina Campbell
With the police unable to help, Emily takes it upon herself to investigate the disappearance of her partner. A small clue leads her to the discovery of an unregulated world far removed from her own. Soon, Emily's journey to reconnect becomes a struggle for survival.
Kairos, Qualitative Time
Spain / Sci-Fi / 17 mins
Director: Carlos Scasso
Writer: Carlos Scasso
Producer: Carlos Scasso
Cast: Edgar Córcoles, German Scasso
To curtail the spread of revolts against the System, the "Kairós Programme" has been activated. Isacaar, one of the insurgents, will find himself faced with the chance of preserving something more important than his ideals.
Mars
Australia / Sci-Fi / 7 mins
Director: Raymond J Evans
Writer: Raymond J Evans
Producer: Janine Kaiser
Cast: Jack Doherty, Abbey-Rose Leed
Mars is a drama/sci-fi short film based in a not too distant future. Ethan and Violet are standing on opposite train platforms. They are set to travel in different directions yet a common interest undeniably entwines their destinies. Without speaking a word they must find a means of connection before their trains arrive to whisk them away.