Due to Hollywood’s obsession with creating expensive, visual effects-laden spectacles on film and television, what often gets lost in the mix is what makes science fiction unique as a storytelling genre: examining the human condition through the exploration of big ideas.

The short film LIMINAL, by filmmakers Collin Davis and Matt Litwiller, is a brilliant example of a stripped down - yet intensely compelling - science fiction narrative powered by an intelligent script and exquisite acting.

The short tells the story of Gwen (Anna Campbell) a lead researcher of a top-secret scientific experiment in quantum mechanics. While taking a rooftop smoke break, she is joined by Tim (Max Lester), a colleague who works on another project.

As Gwen and Tim do what co-workers universally do while on work break - commiserate over their jobs - Gwen details her participation in an experiment to teleport human beings to the other planets within our solar system.

Gradually, Gwen reveals the latest stage in the experiment involving a human test subject has taken an unexpected, disturbing turn.

LIMINAL is shot in one take, a filmmaking style tailor-made for creating an immediate sense of intimacy and engagement with the story. As Gwen and Tim’s conversation escalates from the mundane to the dire, the dramatic tension ratchets up to match, leading to an emotional and taut climax.

Listen to our EYE ON SCI-FI podcast episode #76 featuring LIMINAL!

Watch LIMINAL here…

LIMINAL is a tense and gripping short that reinforces the fact affecting onscreen science fiction can be produced solely on the merits of an intriguing premise, strong script, and solid performances.

Experience our official podcast Eye On Sci-Fi. Join host and The 7th Matrix founder Rod T. Faulkner as he spotlights terrific indie SFF short films and web series.

We are proud of the fact The 7th Matrix has been operating AD-FREE since its inception in 2013. Please help us continue. Thank you!

We also accept donations via Bitcoin using this address:

1EdGZQu1hcpzTYiTzoBD66bFC6ubH1pVL1