Virgin Islander's Sci-Fi Short Film Debuts at Prestigious Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles
Gods of the Universe: Rise of the Star Child, a sci-fi short film directed by Virgin Islander Cathy SitaRam, premiered at the Oscar Qualifying Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, captivating audiences with its unique narrative and visual spectacle, according to a release issued Thursday.
2024-02-15 18:33:26 - VI News Staff
The 23-minute film, described as an escapist, fantasy, science fiction drama, tells the story of two advanced DNA orphans selected by extraterrestrial beings to save Earth from a looming cosmic threat.
Filmed in San Fernando and Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago, the film features acclaimed actor, musician, and visual artist Nickolai Salcedo, alongside writer, producer, and director Cathy SitaRam, a St. Croix native with a background in entertainment journalism and production. The film also introduces young talents Zane Foster and Genesis Belgrove as the orphan children central to the story.