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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.

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.

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.

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.

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,.

In 1962, historical ground was broken in the space race in more ways than one. Amid the unrest of the Civil Rights Movement, Hidden Figures (in theaters nationwide Jan. 6) tells how a group of mathematically minded black women crossed the color line, broke through barriers for women in science, and helped NASA get the Mercury program into orbit. We spoke with Hidden Figures screenwriter Allison Schroeder about women in science and filmmaking. R: What does a film like Hidden Figures — with its emphasis on both women in.

Now that the holidays are here, it’s a perfect time to binge. So, here’s a handy list of the best sci fi films and series to catch up on. For advice, we talked with several filmmakers and sci fi experts about what they’re watching this holiday season. FILMS There are tons of sci fi films to binge. Film reviewer Rod Faulkner (The 7th Matrix) says even he needs to get caughtup. “We are enjoying a new golden age in terms of the sheer amount of SF series being released. It’s hard to keep track of it all!” True. But here’s a start. Star Wars: Rogue One You’ve probably seen this already. But Aimee Dansereau, one of the creative minds behind She-Fi.com, offers a great.

What do sketches of Daisy Ridley, Adidas ads, and music videos have to do with science fiction and the newly premiered Rogue One? They all happen to be passions and experiences under the belt of director Kenlon Clark, a science fiction aficionado who can appreciate the unique challenges and advantages that go with a switch from low budget indie films to big budget blockbusters. It’s a subject many directors, including Clark, have on their minds in light of Rogue One director Gareth Edwards’ impressive trajectory from Monsters (with a.

There isn’t a lot of indie sci fi coming out of Africa these days. That’s one thing that makes PUMZI stand out. PUMZI is the visionary post-apocalyptic dystopian short sci fi film from acclaimed Kenyan writer and director Wanuri Kahiu. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi indie short is set 35 years after World War III has destroyed the world’s ecology. Humanity has retreated underground, living in completely self-contained compounds. One such compound is the Maitu Community in East Africa, where a young botanist named Asha (portrayed by the luminous Kudzani Moswela) receives a mysterious delivery that signifies new hope for the world.