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Darkside

After a devastating tragedy, an astronaut struggles to complete his interstellar mission to rescue a lost crew.

  • Spencer Zimmerman
    Director
    Der Jude, Emily, Binocular Trick, Viper
  • Spencer Zimmerman
    Writer
    Der Jude, Emily, Binocular Trick, Viper
  • Braiden Van Grootel
    Producer
    Emily
  • Blakely David
    Key Cast
    "Sam Bowman"
  • Siobhan Connors
    Key Cast
    "Sarah Bowman"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Epic, Short, Student, Indie
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED, Blackmagic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Capilano University
  • NFFTY
    Seattle, WA
    United States
    May 1, 2022
    World Premiere
    Audience Award, Special Achievement in VFX
  • Leo Awards
    Vancouver, BC
    Canada
    July 17, 2022
    Best Student Film
  • BFI Future Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 19, 2023
    International Premiere
    Nominee: Best Director, Best Film
  • Blood In The Snow
    Toronto, ON
    Canada
    November 13, 2022
    Best Performance
Distribution Information
  • Dust
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Spencer Zimmerman

Spencer Zimmerman is a screenwriter and director, known for his short films Der Jude, Emily, and the feature film The Tipping Point. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Spencer spent the formative years of his life in the prairies of western Canada before moving to Vancouver to pursue studies in filmmaking at Capilano University’s prestigious school of Motion Picture Arts.
His previous films, Der Jude and Emily, have both screened at international film festivals, garnering awards for both narrative, performance, and technical achievement. He has been nominated for BC's Film and Television Awards for Best Student production two years back to back in 2018 and 2019.

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