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A post-apocalyptic, sci-fi drama about the last man on earth. Jason employs holographic tech to recreate a special memory with his partner, Brian. But, to rebuild his old world, he must connect all of the pieces.

  • Vyky Saiz
    Writer/Director
  • Shari Petti
    Producer
  • Aaron Kudja
    Director of Photography
  • Marlange Piard
    Production Designer
  • Morgan Miller
    Editor
  • Vishnu Saiz
    Composer
  • Gerard Symonette
    Key Cast
    "Jason"
  • Justin Banton
    Key Cast
    "Brian"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama, LGBT, People of color
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 23, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Florida State University
  • Copenhagen Short Film Festival 2023
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Official Selection
  • Wicked Queer: Boston's LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2022
    Boston, MA
    Award: Best in Show
  • Sci-Fi Gainesville 2023
    Gainesville, FL
    Award: Best Florida SciFi and Best Female & Underrepresented
  • Nevermore Film Festival 2022
    Durham, NC
    Official Selection
  • Alternating Currents Film Festival 2022
    Davenport, IA
    Honorable Mention
  • Pensacon Short Film Festival 2022
    Pensacola, FL
    Official Selection
  • Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival 2022
    Tampa, FL
    Official Selection
  • Rising Tide Film Festival 2022
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    Alabama
    Award: Best Editing
  • The SBVC International Student Film Festival 2023
    San Bernardino, CA
    Official Selection
  • CineFem 11 2022
    Punta del Este, Uruguay
    Official Selection
  • Miami Underground Film Festival 2022
    Miami, FL
    Official Selection
  • South Georgia Film Festival 2023
    Valdosta, GA
    Official Selection
  • NOX Film Fest 2023
    Salto, Uruguay
  • Pride Film Fest 2022

    Official Selection
  • Holly Shorts 2023
    Los Angeles, CA
    Official Selection
  • Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival 2023
    Brooklyn, NY
    Finalist / Official Selection
Director Biography

The daughter of a Dominican and Uruguayan, Vyky has traveled extensively and started her career in the classroom. She always valued the opportunity to shift perspectives: her own, those of her high school students, and, eventually through film, those of whole generations. Vyky is in training as a director at Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts. Her deadpan, laser focus often misconstrues her deep love for people and community.

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Director Statement

When all is lost -- will we only miss those we love? To value and relive the past, we must embrace all the pieces that made it whole: loved ones, strangers, and enemies.