Experiencing Interruptions?

Astral Plane Drifter

An existential journey to find motivation for his languishing band sent Drifter on a new course. Sometime before yesterday… or after tomorrow, he receives the beacon that his Ex-Girlfriend is in peril. Prepared by his trusty Sidekick, he ventures off into the yonder, where his Antagonist awaits…

  • Mike Caravella
    Director
  • Joe di Gennaro
    Director
  • Mike Caravella
    Writer
  • Mike Caravella
    Producer
  • Joe di Gennaro
    Producer
  • Michael Colin
    Producer
  • Mike Caravella
    Key Cast
  • Andrew Joseph Perez
    Key Cast
  • Irena Murphy
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, western, sci-fi, kung-fu, horror
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Epic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Long Island International Film Expo - LIIFE
    Bellmore, NY
    August 14, 2021
    WINNER - Best Midnight Movie
  • filmchilla
    Twin Oaks, CA
    October 15, 2021
    WINNER - Best Of Festival
  • PopCon International Film Festival
    Indianapolis, IN
    June 4, 2022
    WINNER - Best Hero - "The Drifter" NOMINEE - Best Comedy NOMINEE - Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy
  • Summer In The South Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    September 4, 2021
    WINNER - Audience Award - Best Short Film, NOMINEE - Best Editing
  • Silver State International Film Festival
    Las Vegas, NV
    October 29, 2021
    WINNER - Best Comedy Short
  • Florana - Manhattan Beach Int'l Film Festival
    Manhattan Beach, CA
    February 26, 2021
    WINNER - Best Comedy
  • Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival
    Hollywood, CA
    December 5, 2021
    WINNER - Audience Award - Best Actor - Mike Caravella
  • Imagine Rain Film Awards
    Saratoga, CA (Online)
    February 6, 2021
    WINNER - Best Indie Short
  • Best Shorts Competition
    La Jolla, CA (Online)
    March 23, 2021
    WINNER - Award Of Merit
  • Couch Film Festival
    Toronto (Online)
    Canada
    March 24, 2021
    WINNER - Best Quarantine Comedy - 1st Runner Up
  • Director's Cut International Film Festival
    Vancouver (Online)
    November 1, 2021
    SEMI-FINALIST - Best Short
  • End Of Days FIlm Festival
    Orlando, FL (Online)
    May 15, 2021
    NOMINEE - Best Apocalyptic Comedy
  • Pioneertown Film Festival
    Pioneertown, CA
    May 27, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Studio City International Film Festival
    N. Hollywood, CA
    November 19, 2021
    Official Selection
  • HorrorFest
    St. George, UT
    October 20, 2021
    Official Selection
  • San Francisco Another Hole In The Head
    San Francisco, CA
    December 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Desertscape International Film Festival
    St. George UT
    June 25, 2021
    Official Selection
  • The Psychadelic FIlm And Music Festival
    New York, NY
    December 10, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Spooky Empire HorrorCon/Film Festival
    Orlando, FL
    October 23, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Mad Monster Film Festival
    Charlotte, NC
    February 19, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Kanab Film Fest & Food Frenzy
    Kanab, UT
    April 23, 2022
    Official Selection
  • 307 Film Festival
    Laramie, WY
    August 28, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Planet 9 Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    October 16, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Creature Feature Film Festival
    Tampa Bay, FL
    September 25, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
    Los Angeles (Online)
    September 20, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Venice Shorts
    Venice, CA (Online)
    January 30, 2021
    Official Selection
  • LA Comedy Festival
    Los Angeles
    Official Selection
  • Big Sur Film Festival
    Carmel, CA (Online)
    February 5, 2021
    Official Selection
  • iHollywood Film Festival
    Hollywood, CA (Online)
    June 25, 2021
    Official Selection
Director - Mike Caravella, Joe di Gennaro