Independant Sci-fi & fantasy filmmaking

An independent film is generally considered as a professional film production which results in a feature film that has been produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced and sometimes distributed by subsidiaries of major film studios. However, with the advent of YouTube there has been an increasing number of short films made by amateur and semi professional filmmakers which we have decided to include in this category.

Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmaker’s personal artistic vision is realised. They are mostly made with a considerably lower budget than you would expect from a major film production company.

The Gift

Directed by Carl E. Rinsch, ‘The Gift’ is filmed in Russia and features an exciting chase sequence on a futuristic motorbike. Shades of I Robot here, but brilliantly executed.

Tears of Steel

‘Tears of Steel’ was realised with crowd-funding by users of the open source 3D creation tool Blender. The goal was to improve and test a complete open and free pipeline for visual effects in film, and to make a compelling sci-fi film in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Archetype

RL7 is an eight-foot tall combat robot that goes on the run after malfunctioning with vivid memories of once being human. As its creators and the military close in, RL7 battles its way to uncovering the shocking truth behind its mysterious visions and past.

Rumour is, this film may be going into production as a full length feature.

AMP

Ten years after leaving a war his father started, Quinn and Amp, his robot companion, live in the slums selling illegal custom-tech just to afford the batteries that keep Amp alive. When an old childhood friend tracks him down, Quinn is confronted with the dilemma of choosing to remain idle in a city run by the corrupt Coreley Corporation or finally finish the war he never wanted to be a part of.

Telescope

The year is 2183. Earth is dead. With all evidence of organic life lost, a cosmic archaeologist travels faster than light into deep space to capture images of the once vibrant planet. When his vessel is damaged he must take matters into his own hands, risking his life to witness humanity’s lost home.

Bibo

A short animated film about a lonely robot who sells ice cream. In order to survive in a severe reality he recreates an imaginary world where he lives every day, like he did during the best time of his life.

Bot Wars

the Match

The future of advertising? Amazing cgi in this two part advertisement promoting Samsung Galaxy

Part 1

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