VFX Genius: An Interview with Nina Unlocked’s Martin Hall, part 1

When we say Armageddon, you say… Asteroids, of course! It’s impossible not to think of that movie, and so many others, without remembering the impressive visual design work that drives them. And it’s skilled, creative professionals like VFX supervisor and director Martin Hall, who currently directs Recursor’s Nina Unlocked sci fi series, who make it all possible for filmgoers to enjoy. Visual effects teams are vital to today’s big blockbuster sci fi and action films, and Hall has been a part of the ride since the 1990s. “I’ve always been.
When we say Armageddon, you say… Asteroids, of course! It’s impossible not to think of that movie, and so.

Could Alien Life Be Out There?

The search for alien life has ramped up to a fever pitch lately. METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence) International is ramping up plans to send purposeful, information-rich signals into space in 2018. Astronomers gathered a few weeks ago to discuss the neutron star that is the source of mysterious fast radio bursts first detected in 2001 and posited to be evidence of an advanced alien civilization. The news is rife with reports of possible alien life. With that in mind, we spoke to Daniel Apai, Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences.
The search for alien life has ramped up to a fever pitch lately. METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence) International is.

The Fate of Star Trek: Axanar, part 2

By now, you’re probably aware of the breaking news. CBS and Paramount have settled their lawsuit with Axanar writer/producer, Alec Peters. Today, we discuss with Peters how this Kickstarter fan film evolved into a major sci fi film production. Plus, we cover the story of how CBS/Paramount came to sue, and what Peters and his team are planning now that the lawsuit is over.   When you looked at developing Axanar originally, you started with a Kickstarter campaign. Your ambitions in terms of scale were small. Tell us where you.
By now, you’re probably aware of the breaking news. CBS and Paramount have settled their lawsuit with Axanar writer/producer, Alec.

Delving into the Sci Fi Future with Ramez Naam, part 2

Recently, we spoke to computer scientist, writer and speaker, Ramez Naam, about his passion for writing sci fi and where he gets his inspiration. (Part 1 is here if you haven’t read it.) In part 2 of this two-part interview, we talk sci fi films and TV, grounding fiction in science facts, and upcoming projects. Recursor: What types of science fiction movies and television do you enjoy? Do you have any particular favorites? Naam: I like movies that make me think. A lot of sci-fi is just shoot-em-ups in space..
Recently, we spoke to computer scientist, writer and speaker, Ramez Naam, about his passion for writing sci fi and.

The Fate of Star Trek: Axanar – Part 1

We recently spoke with Alec Peters, producer and star of the currently postponed Star Trek: Axanar project — a Kickstarter-funded fan film that CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures have stepped in to sue. The project is currently under litigation with a civil trial set to begin Jan. 31, and fans and copyright lawyers alike are watching with baited breath to see what happens next. In Part 1 of our interview, Peters tells us about his journey from law school to volleyball coach to acting to fan filmmaking, including his.
We recently spoke with Alec Peters, producer and star of the currently postponed Star Trek: Axanar project — a.

Phoenix 9 Proves Survival Comes at a High Price

After a nuclear holocaust has decimated the earth, a  small ragtag group of survivors stumble upon an unlikely refuge in the midst of devastation. However, this seemingly perfect haven is not all it seems, and the security it offers comes at a very high price. The first film project from filmmaking team Amir Reichart (director/editor) and Peer Gopfrich (writer/producer), Phoenix 9 is a proof-of-concept based on a screenplay by Gopfrich. It’s not difficult to imagine this short film being adapted into a full-length feature, because there is so much potential in it. The compelling narrative of survival set after the fall of civilization.
After a nuclear holocaust has decimated the earth, a  small ragtag group of survivors stumble upon an unlikely refuge.

Delving into the Sci Fi Future with Ramez Naam (Part 1)

Imagine a world where human minds can link up like computers on a network…where brains can be programmed or reprogrammed…where if you handle things with the right measure of tech-savvy and sociopathy, you could use the mind tech to turn people into killers. Ramez Naam imagined it for his sci-fi Nexus trilogy of books (Nexus, Crux, Apex). A computer scientist, writer and speaker, Naam is also a member of the World Future Society, a Senior Associate of the Foresight Institute, and a fellow of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. Naam took a break from his busy schedule.
Imagine a world where human minds can link up like computers on a network…where brains can be programmed or.

Record/Play Captures Our Desire to Replay the Past

The memories of our pasts have a stubborn way of intruding on our present. That’s the driving idea behind the satisfying indie sci-fi multiverse story in Record/Play. The main character revisits a past event that brings him heartbreak through a recording at first, and then literally as his past and future begin to unravel like the film from an old cassette tape. It’s good to see sci-fi featuring people of color in the main roles, and Record/Play does this so easily that it’s only noticeable because of the current.
The memories of our pasts have a stubborn way of intruding on our present. That’s the driving idea behind.

Recursor Chats with Sci-Fi Maker

Here at Recursor, we love talking with other people who, like us, love science fiction and are passionate about supporting indie sc fi filmmakers and creators.  So, we were thrilled when Mitch Todd, the filmmaker, writer and voice of the podcast Sci Fi Maker, about what we’re up to, our indie sci fi series Nina Unlocked, and a whole lot more. Tune in to the podcast to enjoy Sci Fi Maker’s Recursor interview. And then leave us some comments here with your thoughts and ideas on what you’d like to see Recursor or Nina do next. Plus, give Sci Fi Maker some love with a podcast review on iTunes or Stitcher because, hey,.
Here at Recursor, we love talking with other people who, like us, love science fiction and are passionate about supporting indie sc fi filmmakers.