IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE
Science Fiction Shorts
(Various Countries, 89 min)
AUTOPILOT
(US, 17 min, 2022)
A lone pilot on a homebound space vessel finds herself trapped in a waking nightmare when her holographic “virtual companion” begins to defy his own programming. "Autopilot" is an Asian-female led project driven by the director/writer's, the lead actress's, and the cinematographer's shared love of science fiction, and their collective desire to see more Asians represented in the genre -- both in front of and behind the camera.
BISECTED
(US, 8 min, 2023)
A couple witnesses a paranormal event that separates them into two distinct dimensions.
MIS-ALIGNMENT
(US, 20 min, 2023)
When a disillusioned engineer in charge of the humane destruction of malfunctioning androids encounters a shocking abnormality in a new patient, she is confronted with a choice that will not only test her compassion but also her sense of self.
LIKENESS
(US, 15 min, 2023)
A young woman works with an AI version of her mom to find her missing real mom.
OPERATORS
(US, 6 min, 2023)
Two night shift 911 operators try their best to hold things together during an alien invasion.
SINCOPAT
(Spain, 14 min, 2023)
Ona, a creative executive of a large company, is about to launch the latest technological revolution into the market: a device that allows listening to music directly inside the brain.
In Catalan with English subtitles
WE ALL BELONG TO THE TOWER
(US, 9 min, 2023)
On the day the tower appears, Kaitlin learns her ordinary life can completely change in a single moment, and she could lose everything she holds dear as her family, her community and her sanity begin to unravel.
BISECTED
(US, 8 min, 2023)
A couple witnesses a paranormal event that separates them into two distinct dimensions.
Director Biography - Danny Pineros
The Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based creative first broke out in 2016 via his first feature documentary Fight Like a Boss, which won the Best of Fest award at the First Glance film festival, in addition to being accepted to multiple festivals. Daniel's career began in music video / commercials production and editing, where he directed spots for international brands like IWC and edited commercials for respected companies such as Coca-Cola, LEGO, Samsung, Purina, and more. He also produced and edited captivating music videos for renowned artists like Ricky Martin, Sebastián Yatra and Christina Aguilera among others. Driven by his passion for storytelling, Daniel has transitioned from music videos and commercials to narrative work. He has directed three short films, which have been recognized and showcased at various film festivals. Additionally, Daniel has written three scripts, aiming to direct his first feature film Bisected. With a strong background in production and post-production, honed through his experiences working under one of the best directors from Colombia, Daniel is poised to embark on his directorial journey in the world of narrative feature filmmaking.
- Year2023
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDanny Pineros
- ScreenwriterDanny Pineros
- ProducerMateo Vergara & Enrique Mendoza
- CastNatalie Polisson & Robin Zamora
IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE
Science Fiction Shorts
(Various Countries, 89 min)
AUTOPILOT
(US, 17 min, 2022)
A lone pilot on a homebound space vessel finds herself trapped in a waking nightmare when her holographic “virtual companion” begins to defy his own programming. "Autopilot" is an Asian-female led project driven by the director/writer's, the lead actress's, and the cinematographer's shared love of science fiction, and their collective desire to see more Asians represented in the genre -- both in front of and behind the camera.
BISECTED
(US, 8 min, 2023)
A couple witnesses a paranormal event that separates them into two distinct dimensions.
MIS-ALIGNMENT
(US, 20 min, 2023)
When a disillusioned engineer in charge of the humane destruction of malfunctioning androids encounters a shocking abnormality in a new patient, she is confronted with a choice that will not only test her compassion but also her sense of self.
LIKENESS
(US, 15 min, 2023)
A young woman works with an AI version of her mom to find her missing real mom.
OPERATORS
(US, 6 min, 2023)
Two night shift 911 operators try their best to hold things together during an alien invasion.
SINCOPAT
(Spain, 14 min, 2023)
Ona, a creative executive of a large company, is about to launch the latest technological revolution into the market: a device that allows listening to music directly inside the brain.
In Catalan with English subtitles
WE ALL BELONG TO THE TOWER
(US, 9 min, 2023)
On the day the tower appears, Kaitlin learns her ordinary life can completely change in a single moment, and she could lose everything she holds dear as her family, her community and her sanity begin to unravel.
BISECTED
(US, 8 min, 2023)
A couple witnesses a paranormal event that separates them into two distinct dimensions.
Director Biography - Danny Pineros
The Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based creative first broke out in 2016 via his first feature documentary Fight Like a Boss, which won the Best of Fest award at the First Glance film festival, in addition to being accepted to multiple festivals. Daniel's career began in music video / commercials production and editing, where he directed spots for international brands like IWC and edited commercials for respected companies such as Coca-Cola, LEGO, Samsung, Purina, and more. He also produced and edited captivating music videos for renowned artists like Ricky Martin, Sebastián Yatra and Christina Aguilera among others. Driven by his passion for storytelling, Daniel has transitioned from music videos and commercials to narrative work. He has directed three short films, which have been recognized and showcased at various film festivals. Additionally, Daniel has written three scripts, aiming to direct his first feature film Bisected. With a strong background in production and post-production, honed through his experiences working under one of the best directors from Colombia, Daniel is poised to embark on his directorial journey in the world of narrative feature filmmaking.
- Year2023
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDanny Pineros
- ScreenwriterDanny Pineros
- ProducerMateo Vergara & Enrique Mendoza
- CastNatalie Polisson & Robin Zamora