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Venus: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Posted on April 21, 2022 - 0 Comments

Over the years, this site has contributed to a number of crowdfunding projects that speak to the same themes and ideas as those presented here. The cyberpunk short-film Venus is one such project, that has gone on to receive numerous accolades and festival awards since its release in 2021.

I’m pleased to say that you can now view the short in full, as it has been uploaded to the Dust channel on YouTube that ‘presents thought-provoking science fiction stories, exploring the future of humanity through the lens of science and technology’. Quite a fitting channel to showcase on Future Conscience!

Enjoy the Venus film below and you can also read our review of the short, as well as an interview with its Director that took place during the post-production process before initial release on the festival circuit.

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2021 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

Posted on September 16, 2021 - 0 Comments

It has been a pleasure to support this festival as it keeps going from strength to strength and so I’m delighted to share you with their press release for the 2021 festival, starting tomorrow!

Ninth Annual Event To Showcase Films Representing the Visionary Universe of Philip K. Dick

Festival Continues Sci-Fi and Supernatural Screenplay Competition,

Introduces Graphic Novel Category

(NEW YORK) September 15, 2021 — The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, a celebrated gathering that spotlights the literary genius of its namesake, returns in full force for its ninth annual season. Events include film screenings, post-film discussions, virtual reality, and screenplay and graphic novel competitions. As a platform for exploring the evolution of science and technology, the festival showcases a variety of themes associated with independent storytelling. Featuring 120 official selections, the festival will be held in-person on Friday, September 17th and Saturday, September 18th and will stream virtually on Sunday, September 19th.

Passes are available at https://www.thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com

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[Review] VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Posted on February 20, 2021 - 0 Comments

The 14min short film presents us with familiar cyberpunk concepts, but extends them into a few new areas of nuance. Centered around the notion of uploading consciousness into a new synthetic body; there are themes of control and consent, as well as undertones of rebellion.… Continue Reading

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Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out with the Psychedelic Film and Music Festival (Virtual Event)

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 0 Comments

The Psychedelic Film and Music Festival has announced the full program for its third annual event, this year held virtually with a lineup of science fiction, horror, and fantasy films, music videos, and in-depth panel discussions. … Continue Reading

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2020 Philip K. Dick European Film Festival Announced

Posted on September 30, 2020 - 0 Comments

As a long-time supporter of the Philip K. Dick Film Festival, I’m pleased to share their latest press release with details for the next European festival to be held at the end of October 2020. I posted a piece in February about one of the films that will be screened, American Quartet, which is a… Continue Reading… Continue Reading

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Exploring VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Posted on August 10, 2020 - 0 Comments

An insurgent mother uploads the consciousness of her tragically killed daughter, Iris, into a stolen synthetic body. Torn out of her idyllic digital world and left on the run in an oppressive futuristic city, Iris must confront her body’s objectification and its violent capabilities, as well as the consequences of her mother’s actions. I’m always… Continue Reading… Continue Reading

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