Videos: The Sci-Fi Proof of Concept Short Film HECATOMB




This is The sci-fi proof of concept short film Hecatomb.


 It was written and directed by Edward Andrews, story by Eduardo Parra and Edward Andrews, and stars Simon Arblaster, Thomas Newman, David Angulo, Guillermo Callahan, Moishe Teichman, Paco Segovia, Barbara Delgado, Uros Certic, and Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford. Check out the the creator bios, synopsis, and short film below. 

Edward Andrews: Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, VFX Supervisor. As a visual effects compositor Edward has worked on high profile films such as Blade Runner 2049, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Assassins Creed, Skyfall, Rush, Inception, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, and The Dark Knight Rises. As a writer & director, his short film has screened in festivals around the world and won multiple awards. He is currently on the festival circuit with his latest sci-fi film Hecatomb and in pre-production on a feature-length documentary due to be released next year. More of his work can be seen at www.andworkspictures.com. 

Eduardo Parra: Producer, Onset VFX Supervisor. Originally from Mexico City, in 2009 Eduardo immigrated to Vancouver, Canada to complete his studies in Game and Art Design and Visual Effects at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (Van Arts). He then completed the Digital Character Animation program at Vancouver Film School (VFS). His work has featured in popular TV shows such as The Strain, Vikings, Once Upon A Time, True Blood, Arrow and feature films such as American Sniper, Expendables 3, The Interview and Fast & Furious 7.

 “In 2092 it is estimated that 98% of the world is covered in a toxic volcanic gas. An engineer of a maximum security prison is captured by a rival gang and coerced into breaking out their leader.”