200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
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Rod T. Faulkner
Copyright!
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Preface To The Expanded Edition!
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Why You Need This Listing!
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What Criteria Was Used In Selecting These Films?!
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What始s Included In This Compilation!
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The List!
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Special Bonus Entry!!
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Author始s Note !
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About The Author!
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
Rod T. Faulkner
Copyright Author Roderick T. Faulkner Copyright Š 2015 Roderick T. Faulkner
This book may be purchased for educational, business, or sales promotional use. Online edition is also available for this title. For more information, contact  the author: contact@the7thMatrix.com While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
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Preface To The Expanded Edition It始s hard for me to believe it has been a year since the first edition of this eBook,100 Best Sci-Fi Short Films, was published. In that time, my admiration of the talent, tenacity, and resourcefulness of independent filmmakers has only grown. 2014 will go down in my remembrance as the year online short films began to really come into their own. The best of these are receiving accolades from numerous domestic and international film festivals. Popular and respected actors, directors, and producers have become more involved in their creation. These shorts are increasingly being recognized as a bastion of creative, visionary, provocative, and ambitious filmmaking. Due to their artistic merit, it would have been remiss of me not to include those gems in this expanded edition. Again, it has been my pleasure to discover and share these films with you. My hope is your journeys to worlds fantastic will be even more wondrous and exciting. Buckle up! Rod T. Faulkner, Founder, The7thMatrix.com !
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
Rod T. Faulkner
Welcome and thank you for purchasing this copy of 200 Best SciFi Short Films, a compilation of online films that represent terrific science fiction and genre stories.
Why You Need This Listing If you are reading this, then it's safe to assume you love science fiction. Great science fiction accomplishes many things, including: • • •
Predicting technological and sociological progression Providing an artistic lens through which social commentary can be made Showcasing the latest advances in special and visual effects
However, the two most important reasons many of us enjoy science fiction are: 1. To be entertained 2. Escapism Each of the 200 films on this list fulfills those two main expectations extremely well.
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
Rod T. Faulkner
What Criteria Was Used In Selecting These Films? The first criteria was the length of the film could be no longer than 40 minutes. In fact, the majority of these shorts are less than 10 minutes in length. Projects longer than 35 minutes were considered to be longer-form content. Next, the films had to have professional-looking production value. Anything less only served to detract from the story. It was also important these films be available for viewing - for free - online. As of this writing, this is the case for each selection. Last, and most importantly, the films had to have a compelling story, subject, or premise. A movie have can the best sets, actors, locations, and visual effects money can buy, but if the story is uninteresting or nonexistent, it's like opening a pretty package to discover nothing inside.
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
Rod T. Faulkner
Whatʼs Included In This Compilation
My desire was to make this listing as convenient for you as possible. To that end, each short film entry includes: • • •
The film's title A synopsis The total runtime
And most importantly, each entry has an active link direct to where the film can be viewed. So no matter what device you choose to read this ebook on, you will be able to enjoy these films almost immediately. As founder of the web site The7thMatrix.com, one of my passions is discovering and sharing great science fiction. I personally have enjoyed each of these fine films, and I believe you will too. So without further ado, strap yourself in, and prepare to enter worlds fantastic!
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
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The List 1. Hybrids http://vimeo.com/64532461 Synopsis: A soldier battles invading aliens to avenge her daughterʼs death - and discovers a horrifying secret. (Runtime 07:48) 2. Little Reaper http://youtu.be/9d9JD3gvrTw Synopsis: Itʼs hard being the teenage daughter of Death! (Runtime 10:14) 3. Rʼha http://vimeo.com/kalebfilm/-rha Synopsis: A soldier is captured by the enemy and escapes in this visual effects showcase. (Runtime 06:26) 4. Cockpit: The Rule Of Engagement http://youtu.be/ FIZlR_H4uEs Synopsis: A starship captain must decide if saving one of his pilots is worth the risk to Earthʼs security. (Runtime 11:38) 5. The Device http://youtu.be/P9nnr2OC_44 Synopsis: A young man discovers a mysterious device that changes his life forever. (Runtime 03:39)
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200 Best Online Sci-Fi Short Films
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6. Blinky http://vimeo.com/ruairirobinson/blinky Synopsis: Blinky is the perfect robot playmate! (Runtime 12:51) 7. Vacuity http://youtu.be/VDbm4hpVs58 Synopsis: An astronaut aboard a dying space station must choose between survival or saving his crew. (Runtime 13:40) 8. The Gift http://youtu.be/5eIMafROjyo Synopsis: A gift leads to a spectacular high-speed chase. (Runtime 04:39) 9. Pumzi http://youtu.be/IlR7l_B86Fc Synopsis: In this visionary African sci-fi film, water has become the most precious commodity on earth. (Runtime 21:52) 10. Dr. Easy http://vimeo.com/68368877 Synopsis: A robot designed to serve as a medic is the only hope of negotiating with a disturbed kidnapper. (Runtime 09:41) 11. Seed http://youtu.be/VbDZmbx474k Synopsis: In the year 2071, an astronaut on a scouting mission makes a discovery that could threaten Earthʼs colonization of an alien world. (Runtime 13:41)
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12. Archetype http://youtu.be/sfP7b2q4tSA Synopsis: A combat robot malfunctions as it remembers its past life as a human. (Runtime 07:01) 13. ROSA http://youtu.be/MG11zhX6_jo Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic world, natural life is all but extinct. ROSA, a cyborg, awakens on a mission to discover life - but a mysterious force opposes her. (Runtime 09:50) 14. Leap http://vimeo.com/8768676 Synopsis: A man discovers he has the power to travel between parallel worlds. (Runtime 07:21) 15. Marooned http://vimeo.com/crankleft/marooned Synopsis: Two men aboard a stranded ship must stave off insanity and paranoia. (Runtime 16:11) 16. ABE http://vimeo.com/64114843 Synopsis: ABE is an advanced robot - and serial killer. (Runtime 08:22) 17. Airlords of Airia http://youtu.be/211LNk5vnJM Synopsis: In this steampunk adventure, various forces battle for control of the Airia Republic. (Runtime 15:23)
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