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Deep Time

Six scientists tasked with investigating a mysterious natural phenomenon find that this 'routine job' is far more dangerous than they thought. The team must decide...are their lives worth the data?

  • William Barrios
    Director
  • William Barrios
    Writer
  • Erick White
    Producer
  • Joar Hedin
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
  • Alexis Lauryn Cruz
    Key Cast
    "Olivia"
  • Shayna Ann Howlett
    Key Cast
    "Anita"
  • Shiloh Rose Paul
    Key Cast
    "Abby"
  • Rob Slotnick
    Key Cast
    "Griffin"
  • Justice Clary
    Key Cast
    "Barry"
  • Akshansh Sharma
    1st AC
  • Hyunwoo Jo
    1st AC
  • Manny Gonzalez
    1st AC
  • Sarah Cole
    1st AD
  • Chris Perez
    2nd AC
  • Zach Miller
    2nd AC
  • Lindsey Nichols
    Art Assistant
  • Arif Khan
    Colorist
  • Matthew Magnus
    Director of Photography
  • Richard Velasquez
    Chief Lighting Technician
  • Trey Martin
    Graphic Artist
  • Johnathan Krumwiede
    Grip
  • Tristen Pon
    Grip
  • Zach Miller
    Grip
  • Jose Aguirre
    Grip
  • John Avila
    Set Photographer
  • Aaron Dillon
    Set Photographer
  • Jose Aguirre
    Set Photographer
  • Camilla Salas
    Makeup & Special Effects
  • Aaron Dillon
    Music By
  • Joar Hedin
    Stunt Coordinator
  • Gabe Ortiz
    Stunt Coordinator
  • Louisa Brott
    Art Direrctor
  • Alec Balstad
    Script Supervisor
  • Valerio Morini
    Senior Colorist
  • Alec Balstad
    Sound
  • Shawn Thomas
    Sound
  • John Avila
    Sound Design
  • William Barrios
    Editor
  • William Barrios
    VFX
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 8, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - William Barrios

William Barrios is a writer-director with a passion for grounded, character-driven storytelling with heart. Hard sci-fi and drama are the genres he is most passionate about, but he has a soft spot for comedies.

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Director Statement

Nearly 100 men died building the Hoover Dam, but the monumental structure has far outlived any controversy over their deaths. "Deep Time" explores a similar lust for achievement at the expense of the individual—even if it's the individual who's putting their lives at risk for some ambiguous pursuit of "discovery." Alongside this core exploration are themes of blindly following orders, holding on to your humanity in times of crisis, self-sacrifice, and corporate greed.