JUMPING AT SHADOWS: ARMAGEDDON, 51min., Australia
Directed by Locky Boaretto
In a world secretly at war with an ancient alien race, a teenage girl discovers a crash landed alien, and uncovers shocking truths about her estranged father… After teaming up with a pair of rebel brothers, she uncovers a galaxy-wide conspiracy and an impending alien invasion. When one of the brothers is captured, the team must risk everything to rescue him from the alien mothership before it can begin its invasion of Earth. Amidst explosive battles and impossible odds, she must face her family’s dark past and rewrite their legacy in order to save the future.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I have always wanted to make an escapist Sci-Fi movie based on the hero's journey, because I grew up watching movies like Star War: A New Hope, Transformers (2007), and also alien invasion movies like Independence day.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you

to make this film?

3 years.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Sci-Fi Escapism.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

The lack of budget.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking

about your film in the feedback video?

I was very honoured and appreciative of their positive words about how they liked the artstyle and the fact that they found it easy to get immersed into the world of the story.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

When I first saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens in theaters back in December 2015.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

Star War: A New Hope

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other

festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking

career?

Networking & Creator meetups.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your

experiences been working on the festival platform site?

Very good, it makes it easier for creators to connect directly with festivals, without the need of any other intermediary influences.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Sushi.

11. What is next for you? A new film?

Continue working on more films in the "THE JUMPING AT SHADOWS SAGA".