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HIGH STRANGENESS is a fun and fascinating sci-fi novel about how a UFO sighting in Cape Cod affects the local community.

The co-author of the novel, Eric Bickernicks, discusses his inspiration for the book, his research on UFOs that informs the book, and why UFOs hold such an enduring fascination with the public.

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Author Eric Bickernicks Official Web Site: http://capecodufo.com

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Our final episode celebrating Black History Month 2019 features the sci-fi short film WHIPPING BOY, written by Aiah Samba and directed by Michael Chance.

WHIPPING BOY depicts a future in which the wealthy and elite live apart from the masses within skycrapers built miles high into the sky.

Due to their isolation, the rich have become maladjusted, unable to cope with the stressors of everyday life. Enter “whips,” individuals who hire themselves out to be used as literal human punching bags by the affluent for a set time and price.

The short film follows a whip named Ollie (Tongayi Chirisa) who becomes enmeshed in a deadly mystery after a meeting with a client goes wrong.

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The 7th Matrix Review of WHIPPING BOY: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/9/14/whipping-boy

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Our celebration of Black History Month 2019 continues with this episode shining a spotlight on the remarkable coming-of-age supernatural drama web series KELOID.

KELOID follows the titular young protagonist as he deals with adolescence while also coping with the development of paranormal abilities that are a part of his family’s legacy.

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The 7th Matrix Feature on KELOID: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/7/25/keloid

The 7th Matrix Interview With KELOID Writer & Director Huriyyah Muhammad: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/8/20/the-7th-matrix-interview-with-huriyyah-muhammad

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Our celebration of Black History Month 2019 continues with "MisSpelled," a seven-episode web series about a coven of five young witches of color.

Created by and starring Lindsey McDowell (To The Bone, Netflix), this story about a group of diverse young witches who must cope with the tumult of leaving adolescence and entering into adulthood is certain to enchant viewers.

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The 7th Matrix Spotlight on MisSpelled: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/7/25/misspelled-web-series

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This episode kicks off our month-long celebration of Black History Month by featuring outstanding SFF short film and web series by and/or featuring Black Voices.

THE SILENT CITY is a five-episode post-apocalyptic web series about the adventures of a mysterious wanderer who is traversing the remains of what was once New York City.

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The 7th Matrix Feature on THE SILENT CITY: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2013/6/30/the-silent-city

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Podcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarro

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Andrew de Burgh is the writer and director of the forthcoming sci-fi movie THE BESTOWAL, his debut feature film.

THE BESTOWAL is a thought-provoking and challenging film about a suicidal businessman who encounters an inter-dimensional being that claims to be the personification of Death.

In this episode, Andrew shares his inspirations for the film, what he wants audiences to take away from it, and more.

EPISODE LINKS:

THE BESTOWAL Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBestowalMovie

Writer-Director Andrew de Burgh’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewdeBurgh/

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RAKKA is one of the first efforts from independent film production company OATS STUDIOS, founded by acclaimed director Neill Blomkamp.

Set in the year 2020, the earth has been invaded by hostile, reptilian-like aliens.

The planet is under full alien occupation with humanity on the brink of extinction. But there is hope in the form of a rag-tag human resistance led by a military commander named Jasper (Sigourney Weaver).

Episode Links:

Link To The 7th Matrix Feature on RAKKA: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/6/15/rakka-neill-blomkamp

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Anthony Ferraro is an independent filmmaker and the creative force behind the award-winning sci-fi comedy web series GALACTIC GALAXY.

In our interview, Anthony discusses his filmmaking career, the inspiration behind GALACTIC GALAXY, and what drives him to create sci-fi films.

He also shares details about his other passion - teaching no budget and micro-budget filmmaking via his YouTube channel, Create Sci-Fi.

Episode Links:

Official GALACTIC GALAXY website: http://watchgalacticgalaxy.com/

Anthony’s Create Sci-Fi YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/createscifi

Anthony’s Instagram Feed: https://www.instagram.com/createscifi/

The 7th Matrix GALACTIC GALAXY review: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/6/12/galactic-galaxy

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THE NINGYO is a lavish short film influenced by steampunk and the work of authors such as Jules Verne.

Set at the turn of the 20th century, a disgraced scientist, Professor C. Marlowe, is the laughingstock of the scientific community because of his belief in the ningyo - a mermaid from Japanese folklore.

Professor Marlowe possesses a map he believes indicates where the ningyo can be located. He decides to go on a quest to prove the creature’s existence, but powerful and mysterious forces want the map for themselves.

Episode links:

THE NINGYO: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/5/13/the-ningyo

THE NINGYO is one of our 15 selections for best sci-fi and genre short films of 2018:

https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2018/12/20/best-science-fiction-short-films-of-2018

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AFK (“Away From Keyboard”) is an impressive New Zealand fantasy web series with - as of this podcast recording - two seasons available online.

AFK tells the story of a group of players of a popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game who one day find themselves magically transported into the world of their game, inhabiting the gender-swapped bodies of the characters they created.

Episode Links:

Link to AFK: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2015/11/10/in-afk-the-web-series

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