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Project Vulcan

Rhett Lennox is mysteriously awakened early from cryo-sleep aboard a spacecraft, only to trigger an alarm while hacking a malfunctioning door, drawing an alien threat. Meanwhile, ruthless Weylan-Yutani executives exploit the alien for profit, until Gorman’s android assistant rebels after witnessing their greed. As survival and corporate ambition collide, chaos ensues in this gripping sci-fi thriller.​

  • Alexander Clemente
    Director
  • Alexander Clemente
    Writer
  • Alexander Clemente
    Producer
  • Alexander Clemente
    Key Cast
    "Rhett Lennox"
  • Mitchell Ritter
    Key Cast
    "Gorman Moore "
  • Ryan Unwin
    Key Cast
    "Patrick the android"
  • Charlie Chou
    Supporting Cast
  • Christopher Mai
    Supporting Cast
  • Jonathan Zamanis
    Supporting Cast
  • Sarah Szczepaniak
    Supporting Cast
  • Elizabeth Dobell-Hall
    Assistant Director
  • Leslie Wakatsuki
    Assistant Director
  • Alexander Clemente
    Production Designer
  • Elizabeth Dobell-Hall
    Director of Production
  • Leslie Wakatsuki
    Director of Production
  • Sarah Szczepaniak
    Director of Production
  • Alexander Clemente
    Cinematographer
  • Charlie Chou
    Cinematographer
  • Elizabeth Dobell-Hall
    Cinematographer
  • Leslie Wakatsuki
    Cinematographer
  • Charlie Chou
    SFX Co-ordinators
  • Elizabeth Dobell-Hall
    SFX Co-ordinators
  • Leslie Wakatsuki
    SFX Co-ordinators
  • Sarah Szczepaniak
    SFX Co-ordinators
  • Elizabeth Dobell-Hall
    Makup Artist
  • Sarah Szczepaniak
    Makup Artist
  • Charlie Chou
    Set Dressers
  • Ryan Unwin
    Set Dressers
  • Leslie Wakatsuki
    Puppeteers
  • Ryan Unwin
    Puppeteers
  • Andrew Eow
    Gaffers
  • Charlie Chou
    Gaffers
  • Elizabeth Dobell-Hall
    Gaffers
  • Leslie Wakatsuki
    Gaffers
  • Ryan Unwin
    Gaffers
  • Sarah Szczepaniak
    Gaffers
  • Alexander Clemente
    Sets, Props & Costumes
  • Sarah Szczepaniak
    Scenic Painting
  • Michael Clemente
    Construction & Fabrication Suppport
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
Director Biography - Alexander Clemente

Project Vulcan is the result of a year long labor of love trying to capture and interpret the magic of the alien series. It is the culmination of bringing the worlds of film and design together to make a cohesive and compelling story set within the world of my favorite series. This short is just a glimpse into the alien universe, another hopeless tale of cooperate greed and sacrifice, amongst the unrelenting alien threat.

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Director Statement

Taking on the role of director was an interesting challenge, as it meant coordinating shots and collaborating with a team to bring my vision to life. Throughout the process, I approached the project with the mindset of creating a polished 10-minute short film, even though I knew it would eventually be cut down. This perspective allowed me to keep the camera rolling longer, ensuring I captured the highest quality shots possible. By treating each scripted moment as though it were part of a much larger production, I was able to elevate the overall quality of the work.