Mastering the Sci-Fi Short Film with Director Eli Sasich

Looking for grounded, gritty science fiction filmmaking? That’s what audiences enjoy about the work of writer and director Eli Sasich, the creative mind behind sci-fi short films HENRi and ATROPA. Sasich developed his passion for science fiction at a young age and cites the classic 1970s film Silent Running (a dystopian flick with a strong ecological message) as a strong influence. “My dad introduced me to it,” says Sasich. “What struck me was the emotion — how much emotion the filmmakers got out of the droids. It leaves you in tears, but it’s.
Looking for grounded, gritty science fiction filmmaking? That’s what audiences enjoy about the work of writer and director Eli Sasich, the.

Talking More Sci Fi with Charlie Jane Anders

In part 2 of our interview with sci fi writer Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the Sky and Six Months, Three Days, we discuss favorite genre authors, her work at io9, writing funny sci fi, and more. (If you missed part 1 of the interview, view it here.) RECURSOR: Who are some of your favorite sci fi/fantasy writers, and why? ANDERS: I’m a huge fan of Ursula K. LeGuin and Douglas Adams. I’m a huge fan of Iain M. Banks’ work. He was one of the.
In part 2 of our interview with sci fi writer Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in.

Wanderers Reminds Us Why We Love the Stars

In the visionary sci-fi short film Wanderers, we visit a future where the greatest adventure humanity may ever undertake has already begun — our migration to the stars. The stars have fascinated and intrigued us from time immemorial. Instinctively, we know the day will come when we will have to leave Mother Earth in order to ensure our survival as a species. Wanderers captures the wonder and the science of space travel beautifully. Using real photographs, maps, and archival footage from NASA, filmmaker Erik Wernquist has created dazzling digital recreations of actual locations.
In the visionary sci-fi short film Wanderers, we visit a future where the greatest adventure humanity may ever undertake.

Sci Fi Writer Flights of Fancy: Charlie Jane Anders, part 1

Ideas for stories come from everywhere. That’s what any good sci fi writer will tell you — and Charlie Jane Anders is no different. Author of the 2016 genre mashup, All the Birds in the Sky, Anders also served as a writer and editor for many years at the sci fi/fantasy site, io9. We spoke to her recently about writing, science fiction, All the Birds in the Sky, and her upcoming projects. Here’s part 1 of our interview. (Find part 2 here.) RECURSOR: What inspires you as a sci.
Ideas for stories come from everywhere. That’s what any good sci fi writer will tell you — and Charlie.

VFX Genius: An Interview with Nina Unlocked’s Martin Hall, part 2

Producing great visual effects that look great and excite audiences isn’t a one-man show. It requires a team that works well together. That’s a truth that sci fi VFX supervisor and Nina Unlocked director Martin Hall knows well. (If you missed part 1 of his interview, you can check it out here.) “Visual effects is a blend of the artistic and the technical,” Hall says, “but it’s also very collaborative. This discipline is a lot more of a collaborative effort (than people may realize). It involves everyone bringing their.
Producing great visual effects that look great and excite audiences isn’t a one-man show. It requires a team that.

Could Alien Life Be Out There? – part 2

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh (UK) recently suggested that life might evolve in the Earth-like atmosphere that can exist around brown dwarfs (aka failed stars). And scientists continue to search for signs of life on Mars, moons, asteroids, and other points beyond Earth. We spoke with Daniel Apai, Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona and Principal Investigator of the NASA-funded Earths in Other Solar Systems (EOS) Team. Here’s part two of our interview. RECURSOR: How feasible is it that life could survive when not rooted.
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh (UK) recently suggested that life might evolve in the Earth-like atmosphere that can exist around.