Episode (259) Sci-Fi Short Film RETRIEVAL

This episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast shines a spotlight on the sci-fi short film 'Retrieval.' Set in 2143, the film follows a woman named Lauren as she undergoes experimental virtual reality therapy to confront her childhood demons, only to find they are very, very real. #scifishortfilm #scifi #traumasurvival

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Episode (258) BackTrack: Animated Sci-Fi Short THE NEW PIONEERS

This episode of the podcast revisits our 2024 coverage of the cool, animated, sci-fi short film ‘The New Pioneers.’

Set in the distant future on an alien world, a human orphan teen named Mynn bravely fights to protect her colony from the attack of a fearsome creature. #scifishort #animation #scifi

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Episode (257) Time Travel Short THE FIRST TIME I NEVER MET YOU

Image credit: Eric Kole

This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast features the indie science fiction short film 'The First Time I Never Met You,' written, directed, and starring Eric Kole. The story revolves around John, a physicist who travels back in time to revisit the moment he first met his late wife. While the film offers a cautionary tale about the implications of time travel, it is praised for its emotional impact, storytelling, and superb acting. #scifishort #timetravel #blackscifi

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Episode (256) Afterlife Fantasy Web Series HERE WE WAIT

This episode of the Eye On Sci-Fi podcast explores the once-popular medium of science fiction and fantasy web series. Highlighting notable web series like ‘The Guild’ by Felicia Day and ‘Awkward Black Girl’ by Issa Rae, discussed is the decline in the production of these imaginative projects.

Also reviewed is the fantasy/sci-fi web series ‘Here We Wait’, a 20-episode series set in a mystical purgatory which takes the form of a restaurant named ‘Here.’ The restaurant is staffed by diverse deceased souls who tend to the transitioning newly-dead while waiting for their own eternal destinies to unfold. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. #afterlife #fantasy #webseries

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Episode (255) Dystopian Short Film NANO

Episode 255 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces 'NANO,' a provocative sci-fi short film depicting a dystopian future where nanotechnology controls human bodies. The narrative delves into themes of privacy and civil liberties as the government uses nanites for law enforcement, sparking resistance from hackers. #scifi #scifishort #nanotech

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Episode (254) Sci-Fi Fantasy Short THE ADEPT

Scene from sci-fi/fantasy short ‘The Adept’

Episode 254 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces 'The Adept,' an indie sci-fi fantasy short film by Canadian visual effects artist and composer Adam Stern, also known for the hit short film 'FTL.' The film explores the story of a married scientist couple, Ben and Maddie, who uncover a powerful force that blends science and magic. #scifishort #scifi #fantasy

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Interview with ‘The Adept’ creator, VFX professional and composer, Adam Stern

Episode (253) CGI Animated Sci-Fi Short EMPSILLNES

This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces the remarkable CGI animated short film ‘Empsillnes’ by Jakub Grygier. The film, set at the edge of our solar system, follows a lone astronaut struggling to return to Earth while facing a mysterious alien enemy. #scifi #scifishort #animation

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Episode (252) BackTrack: 'Road To Moloch' The Sci-Fi/Horror Short Written By Creators Of 'Stranger Things'

This BackTrack episode revisits the gripping sci-fi/horror short film‘Road To Moloch,’ written by ‘Stranger Things’ creators The Duffer Brothers!

‘Road To Moloch!’ It is an eerie action-horror short film about a reconnaissance team of Marines sent on a mission to find U.S. soldiers missing in the vast desert of Iraq. Instead, what they encounter is an ancient, malevolent evil. #strangerthings #scifishort #horror

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Episode (251) Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Short RESET

Episode 251 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces the gripping and mind-bending sci-fi short film 'Reset'. Set at the turn of the 20th century, 'Reset' follows a young girl named Sophie who, after a shocking discovery, has her reality altered forever. #scifishort #sciencefiction #podcast

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Episode (250) Special: Returning Guest Long-Running Podcaster Tony Tellado!

In the milestone 250th episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, host Rod Faulkner welcomes veteran podcaster Tony Tellado, an OG in the podcasting world who has been covering speculative genres in media since 2005 with his podcast, ‘Sci-Fi Talk.’ 

They discuss Tony's illustrious career, his recent rebrand to 'Exploring Humanity Through Sci-fi,' and Tony's approach to highlighting behind-the-scenes contributors in the speculative media industry. 

They also touch on the impact of streaming services like Apple TV Plus on science fiction and fantasy onscreen media, and Tony shares his excitement for upcoming interviews and episodes in his podcast. 

Listeners are encouraged to explore Tony's podcast and consider subscribing to his Sci-fi Talk Plus premium service for exclusive content. #sciencefiction #fantasy #podcasts

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the 250th Episode!

00:34 Introducing Special Guest: Tony Tellado

00:54 Tony's Podcasting Journey

01:36 The Rebrand: Exploring Humanity through Sci-Fi

02:11 Tony Tellado Joins the Conversation

04:04 The Allure of Speculative Media

06:04 Highlighting Unsung Heroes in Speculative Media

07:34 The Impact of Classic Sci-Fi

10:12 The Rebrand: A New Direction

14:08 Current Favorites in Speculative TV

17:54 The Resurgence of Star Trek

22:57 Upcoming Interviews and Future Plans

30:51 Supporting Sci-Fi Talk Plus

40:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Episode (249) BackTrack: Sci-Fi Short Film RECORD/PLAY

This episode revisits our 2022 coverage of the affecting sci-fi short film RECORD/PLAY - a time travel love story. #scifishortfilm #scifiromance #blackscifi

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Episode (248) Sci-Fi Short Film HYPERLIGHT

Screenshot from HYPERLIGHT

Episode 248 of the Eye on Sci-Fi Podcast presents the dazzling indie short film 'Hyperlight'. The film features two astronauts in cryogenic pods who must navigate a harrowing rescue mission in deep space. The story delves into the malfunction of their ship's hyperlight drive, leading to a mind-bending twist. #scifishort #scifi #space

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Episode (247) Animated Sci-Fi Short THE LAST PASSENGER

Episode 247 of the EYE on Sci-Fi introduces 'The Last Passenger,' a stunning 3D animated short film by Hernan Dvojak. This family-friendly film features a service robot exploring a deserted spaceship in deep space and making an extraordinary discovery. #unrealengine #animation #scifishort

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Episode (246) Award-Winning '80s-Influenced Sci-Fi Short SLICE OF LIFE

This episode of the Eye on Sci-Fi podcast delves into the fascinating world of ‘Slice of Life,’ a short film created by two filmmakers passionate about 1980s sci-fi cinema.

Without using CGI or digital animation, they construct a dazzling, cyberpunk dystopian environment reminiscent of classics like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Alien.’

In the short, we follow a man's desperate quest to buy a ticket off-planet amidst high stakes and gritty challenges. #scifi #scifishort #80sscifi

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Episode (245) Sci-Fi Short Film SPIRAL

Episode 245 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast features the remarkable indie sci-fi short film, ‘Spiral.’ Set in an alternate history where the Cold War escalates to nuclear war in 1983, the plot follows a Soviet cosmonaut stranded in space who connects with a young woman in an Australian outpost. #scifi #shortfilm #sciencefiction

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