The Gift - Sat, Oct 15, 2022 - 12:00PM
The Gift is a short science fiction / horror film that explores human nature and how catastrophic events can occur when a climate of distrust is cultivated. It is set in the near future after alien ships appear in the skies above Earth's major cities, throwing the world into chaos. Unable to determine the alien's motivations, the media feeds the planet a steady diet of fear, uncertainty and doubt. But when the alien's true intentions are finally revealed, an unspeakable tragedy unfolds.
Director
Farbod
Ardebili
Director
Originally from Iran, Farbod is a filmmaker, musician and animator. Residing in the US since 2014 and has written and directed several internationally acclaimed shorts, including over 11 festival wins and 30 nominations....Read more
Originally from Iran, Farbod is a filmmaker, musician and animator. Residing in the US since 2014 and has written and directed several internationally acclaimed shorts, including over 11 festival wins and 30 nominations. His short "Forbidden to See Us Scream in Tehran" has been praised by news outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, VOA, and more. Read less