2024 Annual Awards: Block 6. Sci-Fi & Other Fantasies

Cinema #13 | 12.50pm-2.25pm | Regal LA Live, May 11th (G: All Ages Admitted)


Cozey

Experience the exhilarating journey of an astronaut, propelled far from home by his obsession to unearth mysterious gems strewn across the galaxy in this sci-fi epic, as he discovers the true cost of his pursuit.

By Mitchell Abraham and Zachary Ostapchenko (USA)

05:00


Outer Reaches

Two space explorers crash-land on a desolate planet during their mission to find a new home for humanity. Their hopes unravel when they discover the planet is inhabited by a voracious swarm of sentient microorganisms, with one explorer becoming a host for the alien agenda. As the infection spreads, the commander is faced with an agonizing decision: sacrifice himself to halt the menace or unleash it upon the universe.

By Karl Redgen (Australia)

12:24


Space Ryder

A sci-fi action-adventure short film that follows Ryder, an intergalactic bounty hunter in pursuit of his white whale: a monstrous alien creature that has eluded his capture for years. As Ryder sets out on a mission to finally capture the elusive beast, he travels to a remote planet, where he traverses through otherworldly landscapes, faces incredible dangers, and ultimately comes to question his own identity as a hunter.

By Jeff Sloniker (USA)

13:34


Departure

A young woman races to save her partner in a daring attempt to get him off world.

By Sam Siske (USA)

08:10


Eyecatcher

In the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, a young woman must protect her ailing father from a sinister entity.

By Jun Shimizu (USA)

12:45


ReBirth

When Lily Edwards’ twin sister dies, she is carried to the mysterious ReBirth agency for help. Run by the enigmatic Nameless Man and Mr “Smith”, the agency promises to implant her sister’s mind and memories into a new body.

By William Brooke (UK)

22:35


Transcendent

In the serene realm of a mystical planet, RoRo, an elemental being, thrives in harmonious unity with others and the natural world. But one fateful day, RoRo’s closest friend, LoLo, introduces him to an enigmatic concept: “Earth” – a place where existence is entwined with darkness, pain, and profound suffering.

By Janelle Christa (USA) 

17:50


Total Runtime 92:18