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Roswell Rays

Two alien creatures locked in separate cells in a secret military prison confront each other in a fierce battle, with only one emerging victorious and being beamed up to a mysterious UFO

  • Jorge Baldeon
    Director
    ANV
  • Jorge Enrique Baldeon
    Writer
    ANV
  • Jorge Enrique Baldeon
    Producer
    ANV
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Mistery, Animation
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, Ecuador
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jorge Baldeon

JORGE ENRIQUE BALDEÓN TRIANA (a.k.a. JEBCG)

Ecuador | Born March 19, 1980

Jorge Enrique Baldeón Triana is a 3D artist, animator and filmmaker whose career spans fine art, commercial production and independent narrative work. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design from ESPOL University (2004).

He co-founded RAMP02 Animation Studio (2005-2008) and later BOT Animation Studio (2010-2021), where he led character development and CG production pipelines. He also served as a 3D animation and modeling instructor at the University of Guayaquil and ESPOL University (2009-2011).

His early fine-art work was exhibited at the Municipal Museum of Guayaquil (2001), and his 3D artwork has been featured by 3dTotal, CGSociety, CGChannel and Autodesk’s The Area. His work was published in D’artiste Character Modeling: Digital Artists Masterclass (2005). Recognizing his digital art contributions, Autodesk named him Artist of the Month in December 2016 and Artist of the Year in 2017.

Transitioning into filmmaking, Jorge directed the sci-fi 3D animated short ANV (2022), which won Best Animation at Pause Film Festival and was selected for various festivals. His subsequent short film Sharp Dressed Ham (2023) received awards including at the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival.

In 2025 his animated short HEPT achieved major festival success: Official Selections at the Festival de l’Annecy (France) and Manchester Animation Film Festival; Winner of the Silver Award at Brooklyn Sci-Fi Film Festival; Winner at New York Sci-Fi & Horror Film Fest; Winner at CineYork Festival; Awarded Best 3D Animation at the New York Short Animation Festival; and selected for Vimeo Staff Pick. Additionally, HEPT was featured on the streaming platform DUST.

Jorge’s filmmaking style draws on his roots as a solo 3D artist—his films are built from character outward, combining bold visuals, sculptural detail and compelling motion. Operating under his label JEBCG, he continues to develop high-end independent animated work that bridges commercial-craft and auteur vision.

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Director Statement

As the director of "Roswell Rays," I am thrilled to bring to life this suspenseful and action-packed short film. The story takes place in a secret military prison at night and revolves around two alien creatures locked in separate cells who confront each other in a fierce battle. The creatures' unique abilities and the unexpected setting of the military prison create a mysterious and ominous atmosphere that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The high-stakes battle, combined with the suspenseful and action-packed elements, make for a truly thrilling experience.

I was particularly drawn to this story because it explores the unknown and taps into our innate fear of the unknown. The idea of two alien creatures locked up in a secret military prison is intriguing and provides ample opportunity for suspense and horror. I wanted to create a visual feast for the audience, showcasing the creatures' unique abilities and the tension-filled atmosphere of the military prison.

I approached this project with the goal of learning the complete 3D production workflow, using Blender to bring the story to life. The end result is a thrilling and visually stunning film that I am proud to share with audiences everywhere.