Burden
10 minutes /
Ages 13+ /
2009 /
United States of America /
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Action & Adventure / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Earth is on the brink of annihilation, watch what happens in this highly entertaining sci-fi adventure.
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Michael David Lynch
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Excellent cinematography and award winning visual effects highlight this noirish sci-fi story of a lone "Watcher" with superpowers named Calik, who decides to disobey his orders to evacuate Earth and battle an alien invasion force in an attempt to protect humans and save our world. Fighting for hope when there is none. Featuring the voice of Peter Cullen (aka Optimus Prime).
Cast
Alien Invader: Michael E. SmithCalik (Voice): Mocean Melvin
Calik: Grant Weiss
The Voice in the Sky: Peter Cullen
Little Girl: Leah Rose Orleans
Mom: Jan Rose
Crew
Sound Design Editor: Tom StricklandCasting Director: Chris Charles
Stunt Coordinator: Aaron Crippen
Concept Art & Storyboards: David Tuber
Key Concept Artist: Tim Chang
Storyboard Artist: Jon Bowling
Head Modler: Erin Baugher
Animator: Jeremy F. Butler
Cinematographer: Richard Sobin
Music: Rob Simonsen
Assistant Editor: Ira Flowers
Editor: Michael David Lynch
Art Director: Ryan Speers
Sound Supervisor: Lon Strickland
Gaffer: Patrick Russo
Electrician: Tom Wood
Assistant Editor: Jason Fiedler
Assistant Editor: Scott Baker
International Film Festival Ireland -- Best Short (Nominated)
Dragon*Con Film Festival -- Jury Award (Nominated)
Vancouver International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Chicago International Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Dances With Films -- Official Selection (Nominated)
SFF-Rated Athens International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Santa Cruz Film Festival -- Official Selection (Nominated)
New Filmmakers New York -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Clermont Ferrand Film Market (France) -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Icon Film Festival (Israel) -- Official Selection (Nominated)
Revelation Film Fest (Perth, Austrailia) -- Official Selection (Nominated)
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5 months, 3 weeks ago
Optimus Prime
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2 years, 1 month ago
Awesome!