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In the world of indie sci-fi, it’s not surprising to come across both short films and full-length features. Short films like BEYOND and FTL remind us of what’s possible in creating sci-fi that looks great on an indie budget. But there’s another way to get your sci-fi fix indie-style, especially if you’re willing to explore the oddball, humorous, and eclectic sci-fi web series on the Interwebs. Of course, indie web series aren’t often going to have the level of prime VFX you find in films. But they do provide some unexpected twists and.

Sci-fi fans love seeing science fiction become reality. We play the game of pointing to the latest discoveries and developments and thinking of which SF movie, book or TV show imagined it first. That sentiment is definitely evident behind the cool infographic, Times When Sci-Fi Got It (Mostly) Right, we shared recently, created by Demetrius Harrison. We chatted with Demetrius to learn a little more about his love for SF and the inspiration for the infographic. RECURSOR: What is your interest in science and sci-fi? DEMETRIUS HARRISON: Primary school.

Sci-fi has been exploring how technology, computers, and artificial intelligence will transform our world. This infographic, designed by Demetrius Harrison at tech company Noodle.ai, is a fun look at AI in sci-fi over the years. We loved it so much, we’re sharing it with you. And check out our interview with Demetrius too!.

There’s an enthusiastic debate about how to search for life beyond our planet. Should we send messages trying to communicate with alien lifeforms? What happens if someone else really is out there? Should we talk back? The scientists at Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI), led by its president Douglas Vakoch, Ph.D., land firmly on the side of sending messages out into the cosmos.  Dr. Vakoch shared with Recursor a look at METI’s mission and why it pays to take a long-term view when thinking about the search for extraterrestrial life. RECURSOR: How.

After Gardner Dozois’ passing last year left a void in science fiction anthology editing, Neil Clarke is probably the closest we have to a seasoned curator who can fill Dozois’ shoes. Clarke’s fourth annual installment of The Best Science Fiction of the Year (published July 2, 2019 by Night Shade Books) doesn’t disappoint, and he does a nice job with a Dozois-style introduction, summarizing the prior year’s state of the science fiction short story industry. Here, we review a few of our favorites from the 29 short stories Clarke selected from.

In the not-so-distant future, a headstrong scientist, Gill, test pilots a prototype teleportation suit. Over the radio, her overbearing partner (who engineered the suit) argues with Gill about unauthorized software changes. Eager to prove herself right and him wrong, Gill missteps and the suit malfunctions. Now fighting with her only lifeline, Gill must avoid disaster and fix the suit as it teleports her randomly across the globe. That’s the premise of the beautifully scenic, character-driven sci-fi indie short film GILL, written and directed by Kieran Moreira. A fan of.

Interested in adding a little science fiction to your Thanksgiving weekend? A visit to Loscon 46 may be in order. Happening November 29–December 1 in Los Angeles, Loscon is a family-friendly convention featuring panel discussions, fan activities, a film festival, art show, and shopping, just in time for those holiday gifts you want to give others (or yourself). This year, Loscon’s guests of honor will be award-winning writer Howard Waldrop (The Ugly Chickens, Them Bones), editor Moshe Feder (who has worked with a host of writers, including Isaac Asimov,.

If you love indie sci-fi in the style of PRIMER, then here’s a film you need to check out. Already playing in L.A. and scheduled for wider distribution September 13 and VOD September 24 is the sci-fi tinged thriller EMPATHY, INC., the tale of a virtual reality company that isn’t actually selling what it advertises. Created by writer Mark Leidner, director Yedidya Gorsetman, and producer Josh Itzkowitz, EMPATHY, INC. is getting strong buzz from the likes of Variety and the A.V. Club.  The premise is a great fit for today’s angel investor, tech-heavy world. When.

Award-winning writers Aimee Dansereau and Sarah Cooke have launched a crowdfunding campaign for MY HUMAN EXPERIENCE, a live-action web series featuring diverse characters, including women (alien and human alike) in STEM careers. Dansereau and Cooke run She-fi, a sci-fi fan page on Facebook and Twitter focused on women and underrepresented voices in science fiction media. Their script for MY HUMAN EXPERIENCE placed as a top 10 finalist in the Creative World Awards Screenwriting Contest, and quarterfinalist in the Screencraft Pilot Launch Competition. The series stars Lex Kepler, an alien physicist.