Episode 217 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces the short film 'OCEANUS' by FutureDude Entertainment, directed by Jeffrey Morris. The story, set in the near future, follows a husband-wife team performing an experiment beneath the ocean when a cataclysmic event separates them, propelling a gripping race for survival. Subscribe to the podcast via…

In this backtrack episode, we revisit our review of ACTUARY, a provocative sci-fi short that imagines a near-future where a powerful A.I. provides most of society’s vital functions. These functions include using a person’s data to predict the date and time of their death. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Musi…

This episode features sci-fi short film 'A Crimson Man,' a story set in a war-torn, steampunk-inspired world. The film follows a young runaway named Wei, who teams up with a battle-scarred robot named “Red” in a quest to find his father amidst a conflict between humans and sentient robots. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Ca…

In episode 214 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, we dive into the exceptional sci-fi programming on Apple TV Plus, and why every sci-fi fan should include it in their streaming bundle. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. To subscribe to the newsletter, explore the podcast archive, support the podcast, and mor…

In this episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, we review the short film 'MIGHT' by Emil Sallinen. The film presents a unique sci-fi world inspired by Mayan and Inca cultures and depicts a rebellion against a theocratic regime. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. To subscribe to the newsletter, explore the podc…

In our latest episode, we backtrack to our 2022 conversation with a very special guest: film director David Kirkman. David returns to discuss his latest exciting project, his feature film UNDERNEATH: CHILDREN OF THE SUN - an afrofuturist epic! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. To subscribe to the newsle…

In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of indie animated short film, 'The Incident At Tower 37' by Chris Perry. Set on a desert planet with one pristine lake remaining, an enormous installation is draining the oasis of its life-giving water. But mysterious saboteurs intend on stopping it. Watch The Incident At Tower 37 Subscribe to th…

In this episode, we share why we feel X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus animated series from Marvel Entertainment, is hands down the best television series of 2024. Check out our print article: X-Men‘97 Is Top TV 2024 Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. To subscribe to the newsletter, explore the podcast archive…

This episode introduces 'Battery Life', a standout animated sci-fi short film that utilizes stop motion animation. The film features a society of robots with their own religion, focusing on a robot attempting to save its damaged progeny with the help of their religious leader. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon…

Episode 208 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast features a detailed discussion on the sci-fi short film 'Signal Dark.’ The mind-bending film tells the story of Lucas Anderson, an IT professional who discovers audio files from an unknown extraterrestrial source. This encounter leads him into an alternate reality, changing his life forever. Subscribe to the…

The new season of Doctor Who is set to debut simultaneously on both the BBC and Disney Plus on May 10th. In order to celebrate, we revisit our episode #201 in which host Rod shares why he is excited for this ground-breaking new era of Doctor Who! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. To subscribe to the new…

n this episode, host Rod Faulkner discusses the horror short film 'Sword Of The Dead' by Stephen Vitale. The film, set in feudal Japan and involving zombies, is praised for its original take on zombie tropes, homage to classic Japanese cinema, and artistic presentation. The podcast also mentions the film's tribute to directors like George A. Romero…

In episode 205 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, host Rod Faulkner discusses the indie animated short film 'FLITE', directed and written by Oscar-winner Tim Webber, known for his visual effects work on films like Gravity and The Dark Knight. 'FLITE' sets a new standard in CGI hyper-realism using the Unreal Engine. It's set in a futuristic, semi-submerg…

Episode 204 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast features an in-depth look at the indie sci-fi short film 'The Fore-Men' by filmmaker Adrian Bobb. Host Rod Faulkner discusses the film's unique premise, wherein a temporal crash causes the fusion of various epochs of Earth's history into the present, creating a hazardous environment that threatens the surviv…

This episode features the return of special guest Dan Abella, the founder of the Philip K. Dick Film Festival. This sci-fi film festival focuses on films adapted from or inspired by the writings of renowned author Philip K. Dick. This year’s festival will be held in New York City, April 4 - 7th, 2024. Dan shares exciting details about what kinds of…

This episode, host Rod Faulkner shares his thoughts on the ‘Ren: The Girl With The Mark,’ a fan-favorite, fantasy web series that has returned after a several-year absence with a second season. Rod shares his thoughts on the series, and his opinion on why the web series has garnered millions of views on YouTube, and has attracted legions of devoted…

In episode 201, host Rod Faulkner shares why he is excited for the newest season of Dr. WHO debuting simultaneously on both the BBC and Disney Plus on May 10, 2024. Subscribe to the EYE ON SCI-FI newsletter, explore the podcast archive, support the podcast, and more! Visit the EYE ON SCI-FI Link Tree. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcast…

In the 200th episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, host Rod Faulkner celebrates this milestone by having a detailed conversation with returning guest Kieran Moreira, an emerging filmmaker gaining recognition in the independent film scene. Based in North Carolina, Kieran discusses his journey from his first sci-fi short film, 'GILL,' about a headstrong …

In episode 199 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, host Rod Faulkner discusses FROSTBITE, an animated short film set on a distant, frozen world. Rod praises Frostbite's 3D animation and storytelling, emphasizing its efficiency and impact despite being just under five minutes long. He also highlights the availability of Frostbite and other curated specula…

In episode 198 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast, Rod reviews and discusses a sci-fi short film titled ‘Melody Skylark And The Cosmic Soup,’ a light-hearted and fun sci-fi romp featuring an average woman navigating extraordinary events. Also mentioned is the new EYE ON SCI-FI Newsletter. This ‘micro’ newsletter offers subscribers a single sci-fi or spec…

This episode, host Rod Faulkner shares 7 underrated, must-see sci-fi shows that need much more love. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. Check out our episode and media archive, merch, and book recommendations by visiting our link tree: https://bio.site/eyeonscifi (This link tree contains affiliate links.…

EYE ON SCI—FI Podcast is back! Host Rod Faulkner announces the return of the show after a several-month-long hiatus. Episode Links: Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast And The7thMatrix: https://bio.site/eyeonscifi We are now on Mastodon! https://universeodon.com/@eosfpodcastBy The 7th Matrix

Inequitable economics, toxic, arduous work environments, and endless production deadlines fostered by film and TV studios are causing an existential crisis in Hollywood’s visual effects industry. Episode Links: Watch the revealing documentary ‘The Visual Effects Crisis’: https://youtu.be/eALwDyS7rB0 Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast And The7th…

This episode features a sci-fi short film by a favorite indie filmmaker of the podcast. WAKENER is the story of a vast space station orbiting earth in the distant future. Serving as the planet’s sentinel, the station’s command staff is alerted to an approaching derelict spaceship. This spaceship holds a secret that will not only forever alter the d…

This special BackTrack episode revisits our 2019 conversation with EMMY Award-winning director Cameo Wood. During that conversation, we discussed Cameo’s acclaimed sci-fi short film REAL ARTISTS, adapted from a short story by author Ken Liu. The short tackles A.I, in a way that is eerily prescient in light of the introduction of generative A.I. too…

ACTUARY is a provocative sci-fi short that imagines a near-future where a powerful A.I. provides most of society’s vital functions. These functions include using a person’s data to predict the date and time of their death. EPISODE LINKS: Watch ACTUARY here: https://youtu.be/tMdACESyyKQ Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast And The7thMatrix: https:…

FROM may be the best sci-fi horror series you are not watching. This episode features our review of the unsettling and disturbing MGM+ show starring LOST alum, Harold Perrineau. Episode Links: FROM 1st Season Trailer: https://youtu.be/pDHqAj4eJcM FROM 2nd Season Trailer: https://youtu.be/QYwb-Vk4FlA Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast And The7th…

In this episode, we revisit our 2020 conversation with filmmaking partners Rebecca Kahn And Abhi Prasad. We discuss their intriguing sci-fi short film Who Among Us, the story of a near-future Japanese game show in which a stable of contestants must determine who in their group isn’t human. EPISODE LINKS: The7thMatrix spotlight on WHO AMONG US: http…

This episode features our conversation with JP Jackson, a talented visual artist, animator, graphic designer, and comic book creator. JP joins us to discuss his fascinating and provocative dystopian, cyberpunk comic book series THE EVE OF INSURRECTION. Episode Links: Discover more about THE EVE OF INSURRECTION, as well as JP’s other dynamic works o…

In this episode, we revisit our look at: JuJu: The Web Series is the story of three millennial African American women who are best friends making their way in New York City. However, these young women make a collective discovery that will change their lives forever: each one is a powerful witch. JuJu is the saga of these young women coming into the…

Joe Mallozzi is an accomplished television screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner. He is best known for showrunning the popular Stargate sci-fi TV franchise, as well as Dark Matter and Hulu’s Utopia Falls. We are very pleased to have Joe join us this episode as we discuss his illustrious career in television. He also provides some intrigu…

Actor Ben Myers joins us this episode to discuss his latest project, the time travel pilot ZERO METHOD. Ben shares the inspiration behind ZERO METHOD, as well as why its rules governing time travel set it apart from similar sci-fi narratives. EPISODE LINKS: Discover more about ZERO METHOD here: https://www.benjaminlawrencemyers.com/coming-soon-02 F…

In this episode, host Rod Faulkner shares his personal feelings about the new era of Star Trek on television that was ushered in with the debut of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, and now includes Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. EPISODE LINKS: Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast And T…

In this episode, U.K.-based actor/producer Zoe Cunningham joins us to discuss her latest project, the sci-fi movie Breaking Infinity. Breaking Infinity tells the story of Liam, a scientist who inadvertently gets unmoored in time by technology he invents. While being tugged back and forth through time, Liam discovers his invention will bring about t…

Writer-director Spencer Zimmerman stops by the podcast to discuss his latest project, the sci-fi short film DARKSIDE. DARKSIDE is the story of Sam Bowman, a grieving astronaut who embarks on an interstellar mission to rescue a missing expedition - but he does so at great personal cost. EPISODE LINKS: Watch DARKSIDE here: https://youtu.be/-oVHS6u94T…

Writer-Director Tagg West joins us to discuss his sci-fi web series JiJiColony, the story of a colony ship of 5,000 humans experiencing a crisis that threatens their entire mission. EPISODE LINKS: Watch JiJiColony here: https://jijicolony.com Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast And The7thMatrix: https://bio.site/eyeonscifi We are now on Mastodon…

Post-Apocalyptic short film PHOENIX 9 reveals a world devastated by nuclear bombardments that is World War III. Years after the attacks, seven survivors attempt a perilous trek from the east coast of the United States to a rumored enclave of other survivors in the west coast. Midway through their journey, the group takes shelter from an approaching…

In the sci-fi short film I.R.I.S., a near future is revealed where a global network of advanced, nano-tech driven drones provides constant surveillance under the supervision of an A.I. named I.R.I.S. The world seems posed to experience a greater sense of security - until the unthinkable happens. Episode Links: Follow & Support EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast…

This special episode is brought to you courtesy of BROKEN ROAD. BROKEN ROAD is a dystopian audio drama set in the near future about a veteran struggling with obsolete military implants who teams up with a defiant farmer and her daughter against a corrupt lawman. The show features Manu Bennett (THE HOBBIT, ARROW, SPARTACUS), Lana McKissack (FOUR ROO…

This episode was originally released on November 09, 2020. This holiday BackTrack episode revisits our coverage of CHRYSALIS, a 14-part sci-fi audio drama boasting an all-star cast including: Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton), Toni Collette (Knives Out), Lance Reddick (John Wick, Fringe), and Haley Joel Osment (The Boys). EPISODE LINKS: Check …

This episode was originally released on December 24, 2018. Sci-fi short film INVADERS is unique because it combines two themes usually not associated with each other: Sci-fi and Christmas. This episode revisits our coverage of this delightful - and slightly subversive - holiday short film perfect for sci-fi fans. EPISODE LINKS Watch INVADERS and ch…

Episode was originally released on September 20, 2020. This episode revisits our conversation with Kieran Moreira, a talented filmmaker from North Carolina. Kieran discusses with us his award-winning sci-fi short GILL and why it was important to him to incorporate his state’s scenic beauty into the narrative of a malfunctioning teleportation suit. …

Episode originally released on March 23, 2020. During our holiday break, enjoy these especially selected episodes from our podcast archive. This episode revisits our coverage of the space opera-mystery short film SKY FIGHTER. This is a sci-fi short film boasting dynamic space battles, cool visuals, powerful hostile aliens, and a mystery that promis…

This episode was originally released on September 30, 2019. This episode revisits our conversation with Dennis Hill, the co-creator and star of Star Thieves, an original, BIPOC sci-fi intellectual property that’s been described as a cross between Star Wars and Black Panther! EPISODE LINKS: Check out our coverage and watch Star Thieves here: https:/…

E.J. Kavounas is the executive producer of the audio drama BROKEN ROAD. This sci-fi western tells the story of protagonist Emmett Lee, a veteran with failing, government-issued, cybernetic implants who is struggling to survive in a rural dystopia. E.J. joins us to discuss the challenges of producing an audio drama during the height of the COVID-19 …

This episode was originally released on September 28, 2018. AIR stars Antonia Thomas (Misfits) as Alex, a talented engineer who inhabits an underground bunker that has been the home of the remnants of humanity, post-apocalypse, for 126 years. Though strictly forbidden by the bunker’s authoritarian ruler, Alex defies the edict and makes an attempt t…

In this episode, physician, veteran, world traveler, and sci-fi author Dr. Jen Finelli joins us to chat about her latest project, the epic space opera series The Neodymium Chronicles. Dr. Jen discusses her series, as well as why the theme of using pain as motivation to overcome life’s challenges informs much of her writings. Dr. Jen has a special o…

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To celebrate our 170th episode, we are proud and pleased to have a special (returning!) guest: film director David Kirkman. David returns to discuss his latest exciting project, his feature film UNDERNEATH: CHILDREN OF THE SUN - an afrofuturist epic! EPISODE LINKS: Official web site for UNDERNEATH: CHILDREN OF THE SUN: https://www.underneathmovie.c…

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