“Excavation Point Thestias” (EPT) is an original short film - a science fiction adventure with aesthetics, practical effects and scale models inspired by 80's genre classics. It isn't just an homage to these films; EPT aims to tell this character driven narrative in a grounded, responsible and sincere way.
The story:
The excavation crew of F.E.N.D-3 have been tasked with finding and extracting historical artifacts on the desolate planet Thestias, before the Phoenix Corporation’s flagship Anthelion arrives to terraform the planet. The mission is helmed by Or'Rian, a fresh faced idealist. Leading his first mission, he faces the challenge of keeping his team safe and in line. A strange find in a cavern on Thestias threatens to jeopardize the entire mission.
EPT has two full-scale sci-fi film sets, gorgeous on-location exteriors, scale models, and a blend of practical and visual effects. The Original Score is by Ola Strandh, the award winning composer for the Division.
Check out the kickstarter here!