short film – Wanderings

BALLiSTIC – Sci-Fi | Action short film by Film Riot

By Decaf | February 29, 2020

BALLiSTIC is a science fiction/action short film written & directed by Ryan Connolly. Set in the near future, BALLiSTIC drops viewers into a violent episode involving a young woman (played by Hannah Ward) being pursued by a “bunch of armed bad guys.” Typical enough, but Connolly’s judicious use of flash-backs communicates just enough about the history and psychological makeup of the heroine to keep me interested to the end. I really liked BALLiSTIC, and hope Connolly continues the story.

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Oats Studios – Volume 1 – Rakka

By Decaf | February 11, 2020

Volume 1 of Rakka begins a thrilling, visceral story I dearly hope gets completed. Coming out of Oats Studios, directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Sigourney Weaver, this short film hooked me quick and never let go. Great ride.

“Cargo” – Zombie apocalypse short film with gut-punch ending

By Decaf | May 1, 2017

The Australian short film “Cargo” does not come across as your typical zombie apocalypse story. Directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, the film tells the story of a father struggling to protect his infant daughter during a zombie apocalypse. It’s only about 7 minutes long but still manages to create an emotional juggernaut with a brilliant twist at the end. Seriously, the video is worth a look. …