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Bolt From The Dark

The concept of this short film revolves around surrealistic art and fantasy. The Surrealism movement focused on ideas of chaos and unconscious desires in an effort to dig deep into the unconscious mind, to find inspiration for political and artistic creativity. The idea of this video originated from a desire to take the viewer on a journey of transformation, beginning in darkness and reaching for the light. However, it also serves as a metaphor for the recent events that have touched us all.

Additionally, this story demonstrates how people around us play an important role in changing who we are and vice versa. Unfortunately, any rational person can fall into darkness, through mistakes and harmful influence

In Greek mythology, twin sisters Astrape and Bronte were goddesses representing lightning and thunder. They would carry Zeus's thunderbolts. Thus derived both the names of the character and the video “Bolt from the Dark”.

  • Prateek Mathur (Alroy)
    Director
    Director
  • Marjolaine Lebrasseur
    Writer
    co-writer
  • Greta Zabulyte
    Composer
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 13, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Prateek Mathur (Alroy)

Prateek Mathur also known as Alroy Jovi is an Animator, Visual Effects supervisor, and CGI/VR project manager, working primarily in digital mixed media and the entertainment industry, from music videos and documentaries to short films and blockbusters. Known for his unique style and best known as the founder and creator of the Axtelera-Ray fantasy series, the series Axtelera-Ray, founded in 2000, has gained worldwide attention since 2005. He owes his passion for creation to fantasy characters, mythologies, and novels which he was exposed to in his youth.

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