Private Project

Kessler Syndrome

Astronaut Jack Harrison attempts to navigate a dense debris field that stands between him and survival, while also starting to put together the horrifying truth of what his future holds. The film explores the idea of what it means to be human in a world reliant on technology and automation, and whether human emotions of love and loneliness can transcend time and space.

  • Scott Dion Brown
    Director
  • Scott Dion Brown
    Writer
  • Scott Dion Brown
    Producer
  • Scott Dion Brown
    Key Cast
    "Jack Harrison"
  • Julien Dionne
    Key Cast
    "Burt Jones"
  • Colin Campbell
    Key Cast
    "Ward"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Something Wicked Film Festival
    Lawrenceville, Georgia
    United States
    August 5, 2017
    World Premiere
    Best Science Fiction Short Award
  • Dragon Con Independent Short Film Festival
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    September 2, 2017
    Atlanta Premiere
  • Reno Tahoe International Film Festival
    Reno, Nevada
    United States
    September 10, 2017
    Nevada Premiere
  • Durham Region International Film Festival
    Whitby, Ontario
    Canada
    September 23, 2017
    Canadian Premiere
  • Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    January 14, 2018
    Florida Premiere
    Best Visual Effects (Short Film)
  • The ZONE International Sci-Fan Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    May 25, 2018
  • Gen Con Film Festival
    Indianapolis
    United States
    August 4, 2018
    Indiana Premiere
Director Biography - Scott Dion Brown

Scott Dion Brown is an actor-filmmaker born and raised in Toronto, Canada.

"Kessler Syndrome" is his first solo endeavour into independent filmmaking. The film is completely self-financed and he was heavily involved in every aspect of the film's production. He wrote the script, built the sets, constructed the miniature models, designed the costumes, edited, directed, and starred.

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Director Statement

"One man," I thought. "One man in a cockpit. How hard could that be?" Well, to quote Morpheus, "There's a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path."

I've learned a lot on this maiden voyage and I invite you to sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the journey that is "Kessler Syndrome".