Eye On Sci-Fi

This episode revisits our coverage of post-apocalyptic short film PHOENIX 9. The film reveals a world devastated by nuclear bombardments during World War III.

Years after the attacks, seven survivors attempt a perilous trek from the east coast of the United States to a rumored enclave of other survivors in the west coast. Midway through their journey, the group takes shelter from an approaching superstorm in an abandoned building.

However, the building isn’t what it seems, and the group discovers a fantastic secret deep within its bowels that may hold a ray of hope. #scifi #shortfilm

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Episode 230 of the EyE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces 'OSUN,' a digitally animated fantasy scifi short film by Michael Rhima. The film follows a grieving man returning to his West African village. While there, he reconnects with his roots through a supernatural encounter with the Yoruba goddess OSUN.

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Episode 229 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces the indie sci-fi short film 'LAIKA.' The film is inspired by the historic 1957 Russian space mission that sent the first animal, Laika the dog, into orbit.

The short film portrays a Russian cosmonaut escaping a severely damaged International Space Station, and their encounter with an ancient, alien spacecraft.

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This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast revisits our 2021 coverage of the intriguing sci-fi short film THE BOOGEYS, featuring Doug Jones (Saru, Star Trek: Discovery)

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Episode 227 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast pays tribute to the late Terry Carter (1928 - 2024), a groundbreaking television actor known for his role as Colonel Tigh in the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series.

The episode details Carter's impactful career, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the entertainment industry, including his work as an actor, Emmy-winning producer, and one of the first Black TV news anchors. Carter's legacy and influence on television, particularly for Black actors in science fiction, are celebrated in memoriam.

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This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast introduces the stunning Greek sci-fi short film 'iCon' written by Yiannis Liolios and directed by Konstantina Papadopoulou. The film follows a man named Orpheus and his wife Daphni, revealing an unexpected sci-fi twist in their idyllic life on a beautiful, isolated Greek isle.

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Watch Greek sci-fi short iCon on Vimeo (DISCLAIMER: Due to a brief scene of nudity and sexuality, this short film is not safe for work or appropriate for all ages. Viewer and parental discretion is advised.)

This episode revisits THE GUARDIAN’S TALE, a captivating animated short about a fearsome monster guarding a powerful artifact hidden on a distant and isolated planet.

When a spaceship crashes on the planet, the sole survivor - a young girl - and the terrifying creature form a most unlikely friendship.

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Episode 224 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast welcomes back Dan Abella, the founder and lead programmer of the New York Science Fiction Film Festival. Dan and host Rod Faulkner discuss the festival's mission, its upcoming events, and its exciting line-up of films from around the world, focusing on themes like 'The Dark Side of Eden' and 'Future Shock.' Dan and Rod also discuss standout festival films, the importance of quality screenwriting, and the unique approach of the festival in showcasing speculative and independent works. Additionally, they touch upon the festival's screenwriting awards ceremony and its streaming component for those unable to attend in person.

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Episode 223 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast delves into dystopian futures, from certain classic science fiction works like 'Fahrenheit 451,' '1984,' 'Parable of the Sower,' seem almost inevitable.

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Read the Medium article: Dystopian Futures That Seem Inevitable

This epsiode, we dive into the sci-fi/fantasy short film 'Orientation' by director Evan Woolery. The film presents an extraordinary and intimidating depiction of the afterlife.

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Watch ORIENTATION on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7QXiwsxDC8&t=98s