Private Project

First Time

A short philosophical debate some 300 years into the future from today.

  • Scotty Baker
    Director
    The Bringer, Someday Isles, The Call
  • Christopher Willis
    Writer
    The Book of Disquiet, Green Room, And So It Goes
  • Eric Michael Kochmer
    Producer
    Assimilated, Duel of Legends, Blood Shot
  • Eva Emmer
    Producer
  • Aaron Ten Bears
    Key Cast
    "Alvon"
    Desperate Crossing - The True Story of the Mayflower, How We Got Here, Prehistoric Predators
  • Eva Emmer
    Key Cast
    "Dee"
  • jinny Ryann
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
    Life After, She Comes in Colors Everywhere, Heartfelt
  • Caden Mongiello
    Key Cast
    "Son"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    17,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Anatolia International Film Festival
    Anatolia
    Turkey
    April 12, 2023
    FINALIST - Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy Short Film
  • Asia Film Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    May 31, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • World Cine Fest
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    January 15, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • kalakari film fest
    Dewas
    India
    March 18, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Sochi Film Festival
    Sochi
    Russian Federation
    February 17, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Markham (Canada) International Film Festival
    Ontario
    Canada
    July 15, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • The Fantasy Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    June 8, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Bridge Fest
    Vancouver
    Canada
    December 30, 2022
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Love & Hope International Film Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    September 15, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Iconic Images Film Festival
    Vilnius
    Lithuania
    March 30, 2023
    WINNER - Best Actress
  • Iconic Images Film Festival
    Vilnius
    Lithuania
    March 30, 2023
    NOMINEE - Iconic Poster Design
  • Cittador International Film Festival
    Vienna
    Austria
    December 27, 2022
    JURY AWARD - Best Sci-Fi Short
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    February 9, 2023
    WINNER - Best Film Poster
  • IndieX Film Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 18, 2022
    WINNER - Outstanding Achievement Award (Sci-Fi Short)
  • Onyko Films Awards
    Odesa
    Ukraine
    December 1, 2022
    WINNER - Best Hair & Make Up
  • Onyko Films Awards
    Odesa
    Ukraine
    December 1, 2022
    WINNER - Best Costume Design
  • L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 31, 2023
    EUROPA PRIZE - Best Micro Movie
  • South Pacific Film Festival
    Nelson
    New Zealand
    August 18, 2023
    QUARTER FINALIST - Sci-Fi Short
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    January 19, 2023
    HONORABLE MENTION - Best Short Film
  • Orlando International Film Festival
    Orlando
    United States
    July 13, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 18, 2022
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
Director Biography - Scotty Baker

Scotty Baker is a Writer, Director and Steadicam Operator known for 5th Passenger and The Diary of Anne Frank of the Dead . He grew up in Northern California. He holds a degree in History from Sonoma State University, with a focus on US/Soviet relations and the Cold War. He was a Peace Corps volunteer from 2000-2001 in Turkmenistan. A self-taught filmmaker, Scott pursued acting as a child but fell in love with storytelling while making short video projects with his friends. He now lives in Hollywood and completed his first feature as director, 5th Passenger , in early 2015.

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Director Statement

Science fiction provides filmmakers a unique opportunity to examine philosophical, moral, and ethical questions about the human condition. With “First Time” I was interested to take that exploration of a philosophical question and mix it with the romantic tension of characters.
I loved that the piece was so short, just a tease of the world that these characters inhabit; hopefully that inspires the imagination of the audience.