Private Project

ALONE

After a catastrophic disaster at a Mars research space station, a fearless astronaut finds herself adrift in deep space where she encounters a mysterious entity.

  • Nicholas Acosta
    Director
    Man Eaters
  • Nicholas Acosta
    Writer
    Man Eaters
  • Bill Moldt
    Producer
    The Stalking Fields, Man Eaters
  • Nicholas Acosta
    Producer
    Man Eaters
  • Amy Argyle
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
    Inventing Anna, 1923, 90210
  • Nicholas Acosta
    Key Cast
    "Jim"
  • Bill Moldt
    Key Cast
    "Astronaut"
  • Bill Moldt
    Cinematographer
  • Bill Moldt
    Production Designer
  • Nicholas Acosta
    Editor
  • Nicholas Acosta
    VFX
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,050 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Nicholas Acosta

Nicholas Acosta first dabbled in the world of cinema when, at age five, his dad put him in a short Indiana Jones spoof. He's never looked back since. Fascinated with film from an early age, Acosta has made his shorts, commercials, music videos, and webisodes since he was twelve. In addition to honing his skills at the Los Angeles Film School, Acosta was the recipient of the "Cheech Marin Latino Arts Scholarship."

His films have gone on to mass acclaim, earning millions of views online. In that time, he has worked with numerous TV and film stars while also having his films win continuous awards in film festivals and online contests worldwide, including the Playhouse West Film Festival, Rattlestick West's 120 Hour Film Festival, DirectTV's "Dare to Direct" Film competition (twice), the "My Røde Reel" film competition (also twice), and most recently The Jakob Owens Horror Short Film Contest.

He has worked as a director, editor, cinematographer, colorist, and VFX Artist for companies like Loot Crate, Lulu Lemon, For Good, and most recently, the CW as a Writer/Producer/Editor.

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Director Statement

Space has perpetually held a fascination for me, particularly the terrifying possibilities it presents. The boundless marvels and enigmas of the vast and empty cosmos can evoke both awe-inspiring and chilling thoughts.

Ever since my childhood, after watching "ALIEN", I've harbored a dream of crafting a tale that explores the perils lurking in our galaxy. Drawing inspiration from what's often considered the shortest horror story ever: "The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock on the door," I aspired to create a gripping narrative akin to a Hitchcockian film, a claustrophobic experience set in the vastness of space. "REAR WINDOW" in Space.

With a cast/crew of only three people, a mere week of preparation, and a minimalistic set within a residential garage, my team and I embarked on a journey to confront the haunting question that keeps us awake at night: Are we truly ALONE in the universe?