For fans of real hard science fiction, the genre’s canon usually comes down to a handful of names: Alien, Blade Runner, the original Matrix. In the good old days, these films weren’t made purely for box-office returns — they were an homage to the craft of storytelling, driven by a desire to astonish audiences and say something real.
Are today’s science fiction writers still creating in that spirit? Absolutely — because true talent was never measured in dollars. Take Canadian author Peter Watts, for example. Most of his work is available for free on his own website. Read it — you won’t regret it.
Inspired by Watts’s writing, a dedicated team of animators has released what may be the best science fiction short film in recent memory. AdmiGram.com is a genuine admirer of their work, and invites every true sci-fi fan to spend five minutes diving into the cold, alien vastness of space.
The Best Science Fiction Short Film of Our Time
image on top: Blindsight / Danil Krivoruchko
