Short Film: Payload

"Payload" directed by Stuart Willis from Renderyard

Payload is a dark science fiction film that explores the problematic relationship between individuals and their environments.  It tells the story of a family that lives in the shadow of a space elevator that promises to connect them with the possibilities of a better life even as they struggle to survive their dystopian surroundings.  Director Stuart Willis manages to strike a very nice balance between visual effects and dramatic narrative, creating a film with a satisfying plot and a lot of style, despite the limitations of his budget.

Read interviews with  director Stuart Willis at CNet and Directors Live.

"A family living in the shadow of a space elevator struggles to survive in a dystopian future."

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