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Diego must protect the life he’s built on Earth when unforeseen events pressure his return to his space colony of origin.
"Alpha" 27 by Nick Azzaro
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instagram.com/nickazzaro
nickazzaro.com
cinemacy.com/interview-nick-azzaro
More About "Alpha 27":
In the distant future, Diego, a non-Earth-born, faces deportation to his home colony, Alpha 27. Battling bureaucratic apathy and personal anguish, he grapples with the fear of leaving behind his partner, Marcus, and the life they've built together for the past decade on Earth. The film explores Diego's emotional turmoil as he prepares to leave Earth, revealing the heart-wrenching pain of separation and the enduring power of human connections. Alpha 27 is a compelling story of love, loss, and resilience.
Director's Statement:
Alpha 27 is a deeply personal narrative, rooted in my journey as an international filmmaker starting a new life abroad and my experiences navigating the complexities of bureaucracy. The story delves into the emotional journey of Diego, an interstellar immigrant who must face the challenges of forced separation from his partner due to circumstances beyond his control. The film critiques the dehumanizing aspects of bureaucratic systems that reduce individuals to mere numbers, ignoring the rich tapestry of their lives and relationships. At its core, Alpha 27 is a heartfelt exploration of identity, love, and belonging, an ode to the enduring power of love and the human capacity to adapt in the face of uncontrollable circumstances. As a filmmaker, this project embodies my passion for storytelling and my fascination with exploring the human condition in futuristic settings, blending poetic visuals with a poignant narrative.
"Alpha 27" Credits:
Written and Directed By
Nick Azzaro
Produced By
Nick Azzaro, Miguel Pinedo
Director of Photography
Nick Azzaro
Edited By
Louis Pei
Music By
Jacob Tardien
Costume Designer
Destinee Easley
Hair and Make-Up
Alyah Brown
Visual Effects By
Nick Azzaro
Production Sound Mixer
James Salini
Behind the Scenes Photographer
Alejandro Zamudio
Unit Production Manager
Ricardo Castillo
1st Assistant Director
Elisa Fowler
Script Supervisor
Alina Averianova
Acting Coach
Destinee Easley
1st Assistant Camera
Marley Maitland
2nd Assistant Camera
Lu Mendoza
Camera Operator
James Valdez
Digital Imaging Technician
Richard Townsley
Gaffer
Hao Wen Hsu
Key Grip
Bin Luo
Grips
Dre Mapps-Whitmore, Ben Kucker, Nethra Gururaj
Set Costumers
Tiffany Lupien, Daiisy Richardson
Production Designer
Coco Li
Art Director
Wenjin Xi
Assistant Art Director
Siyi Lin
Set Dressers
Andrea Figueroa Chavez, Sean Hale, Gexuan Song, Dominique Pembleton
Construction Coordinator
Junran Zhao
Audio Post-Production By
Ugosound Studios
Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer
Ugo Derouard
Dialogue Editor
Zoe Estes
Sound Effects Editor
Justin M Green
Foley
Mathias Villeroy
Cast -
Jake I. Garcia
Kadan Well Bennett
Alyson Merki
Ryon Thomas
Sarah Lee Harter
Albert Lew
Lara Kempbell
Jovan Taylor
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🪐 You are entering a fictional zone: reality has been suspended.
Diego must protect the life he’s built on Earth when unforeseen events pressure his return to his space colony of origin.
"Alpha" 27 by Nick Azzaro
Connect with the Filmmakers:
instagram.com/nickazzaro
nickazzaro.com
cinemacy.com/interview-nick-azzaro
More About "Alpha 27":
In the distant future, Diego, a non-Earth-born, faces deportation to his home colony, Alpha 27. Battling bureaucratic apathy and personal anguish, he grapples with the fear of leaving behind his partner, Marcus, and the life they've built together for the past decade on Earth. The film explores Diego's emotional turmoil as he prepares to leave Earth, revealing the heart-wrenching pain of separation and the enduring power of human connections. Alpha 27 is a compelling story of love, loss, and resilience.
Director's Statement:
Alpha 27 is a deeply personal narrative, rooted in my journey as an international filmmaker starting a new life abroad and my experiences navigating the complexities of bureaucracy. The story delves into the emotional journey of Diego, an interstellar immigrant who must face the challenges of forced separation from his partner due to circumstances beyond his control. The film critiques the dehumanizing aspects of bureaucratic systems that reduce individuals to mere numbers, ignoring the rich tapestry of their lives and relationships. At its core, Alpha 27 is a heartfelt exploration of identity, love, and belonging, an ode to the enduring power of love and the human capacity to adapt in the face of uncontrollable circumstances. As a filmmaker, this project embodies my passion for storytelling and my fascination with exploring the human condition in futuristic settings, blending poetic visuals with a poignant narrative.
"Alpha 27" Credits:
Written and Directed By
Nick Azzaro
Produced By
Nick Azzaro, Miguel Pinedo
Director of Photography
Nick Azzaro
Edited By
Louis Pei
Music By
Jacob Tardien
Costume Designer
Destinee Easley
Hair and Make-Up
Alyah Brown
Visual Effects By
Nick Azzaro
Production Sound Mixer
James Salini
Behind the Scenes Photographer
Alejandro Zamudio
Unit Production Manager
Ricardo Castillo
1st Assistant Director
Elisa Fowler
Script Supervisor
Alina Averianova
Acting Coach
Destinee Easley
1st Assistant Camera
Marley Maitland
2nd Assistant Camera
Lu Mendoza
Camera Operator
James Valdez
Digital Imaging Technician
Richard Townsley
Gaffer
Hao Wen Hsu
Key Grip
Bin Luo
Grips
Dre Mapps-Whitmore, Ben Kucker, Nethra Gururaj
Set Costumers
Tiffany Lupien, Daiisy Richardson
Production Designer
Coco Li
Art Director
Wenjin Xi
Assistant Art Director
Siyi Lin
Set Dressers
Andrea Figueroa Chavez, Sean Hale, Gexuan Song, Dominique Pembleton
Construction Coordinator
Junran Zhao
Audio Post-Production By
Ugosound Studios
Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer
Ugo Derouard
Dialogue Editor
Zoe Estes
Sound Effects Editor
Justin M Green
Foley
Mathias Villeroy
Cast -
Jake I. Garcia
Kadan Well Bennett
Alyson Merki
Ryon Thomas
Sarah Lee Harter
Albert Lew
Lara Kempbell
Jovan Taylor
Connect with DUST:
Website 🌐: watchdust.com
Follow Us on Facebook 👍: facebook.com/watchdust
Follow Us on Instagram 📷: instagram.com/watchdust
Follow us on TikTok 📱: tiktok.com/@watch_dust
Shop our Store 👕: store.gunpowdersky.com
#DUST #scifi #shortfilm
Submit Your Short Film: filmfreeway.com/alterdustsubmissions
NOTE: Only completed horror shorts will be considered. Unsolicited scripts or pitches will be immediately deleted without review.
About DUST:
DUST is a thriving community of storytellers, working together to present thought-provoking science fiction stories. Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, DUST also operates ALIEN NATION, a free streaming tv channel available on Google TV, Pluto TV, DIRECTV, Sling, TiVo, Freevee, Fubo, Roku, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tablo, TCL+, Tubi, Vizio, & Fumo.
Learn how to Watch ALIEN NATION on TV: https://linktr.ee/futureawaits
Listen to the DUST podcast:
Apple: bit.ly/DUST-Audio
Spotify: bit.ly/DUST-Spotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/DUST-Stitcher
Castbox: bit.ly/DUST-Castbox
iHeart: bit.ly/DUST-iHeart
About Gunpowder + Sky:
Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.
