Episode (270) Special Halloween BackTrack: 11 Spine-Chilling Horror Shorts!

Just in time for ghost and ghoul season, this episode of Eye on Sci-Fi podcast revisits our Halloween special! Dive into our curated list featuring 11 chilling indie horror short films. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. #Halloween2025 #Horrorshorts #ShortFilms

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01:57 Moody and Atmospheric Horror: LILITU

02:28 Samurai vs. Zombies: Sword Of The Dead

02:59 Vietnam War Ghost Story: Wandering Soul

03:46 Cosmic Horror: Eldritch Code

04:29 Meta Horror: Blackwood

05:08 Nether-Realm Nightmare: Dark Wake

05:39 Deaf Survivors Of The Zombie Apocalypse: Dawn Of The Deaf

06:37 Gothic Ghost Story: Mr. Memento

07:12 Exploring the Spirit World: Echo Torch

07:32 WWII-Period Horror: CELL

07:59 Mysterious Neighbor: Neighbors

08:48 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Episode (269) Sci-Fi Short Film EMBRYO

Image from sci-fi short film EMBRYO

Welcome to another episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast! This episode spotlights the atmospheric and intriguing indie sci-fi short film, "Embryo." Dive into a story filled with corporate espionage, secret scientific research, alien hybrid embryos, and a mysterious force—all set in motion at a local donut shop. #scifi #scifishortfilm #aliens

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Episode (268) BackTrack: Experience A Compelling Vision Of The Afterlife In ORIENTATION

This episode revisits our spotlight on the compelling sci-fi/fantasy short film 'Orientation' by director Evan Woolery. The film presents an extraordinary and intimidating depiction of the afterlife. #scifishortfilm #afterlife #fantasy

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Episode (267) Sci-Fi Short Film HEMERA

This episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast,spotlights the thought-provoking science fiction short film "Hemera" from the Netherlands. Set in the early 24th century, "Hemera" imagines a future where Earth's population has soared past 20 billion, pushing the planet beyond its limits. As humanity faces collapse, a new Earth-like planet—Hemera—offers hope, but only for the wealthy who can afford passage on an interstellar ship. #scifi #scifishort #overpopulation

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Episode (266) BackTrack: EMMY-Winning Sci-Fi Short About AI And ART 'REAL ARTISTS'

This episode looks back at our coverage of the stunning, provocative, and EMMY-winning sci-fi short film REAL ARTISTS. The film envisions a near future where the relationship between art and AI takes on a disturbing hue.

REAL ARTISTS stars Tiffany Hines and Tamlyn Tomita.  The short is based on a story by acclaimed genre author Ken Liu and adapted to screen and directed by Cameo Wood. #scifishortfilm #AI #art

Podcast intro/outro music: "I Succumb" by Antonio Bizarro  Used Via CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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Episode (265) Dan Abella, Founder of The New York Science Fiction Film Festival Returns!

This episode welcomes back Dan Abella, the founder and lead programmer of the New York Science Fiction Film Festival. Dan discusses the origins and mission of the festival, the importance of international perspectives in science fiction, and highlights this year’s programming—including feature films, shorts, and documentaries. The conversation also explores the evolving role of science fiction in reflecting society, the impact of AI on filmmaking, and the value of strong storytelling. #nyscififilmfest #scifi #AI

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Episode (264) Sci-Fi Short Film FLESH COMPUTER

This episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast spotlights the mind-bending indie sci-fi short film "Flesh Computer." If you’re a fan of director David Cronenberg’s work or enjoy thought-provoking, boundary-pushing science fiction, this film is a must-see. #scifishortfilm #scifi #davidcronenberg

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Episode (263) Sci-Fi Short THE FALLEN

This episode highlights the indie sci-fi short film "The Fallen," directed by and starring Brett Victor. The story is set in a small Midwestern town and follows two childhood friends as they confront the mysteries of UFO sightings, alien abductions, and unexplained animal mutilations. The film stands out for its atmospheric cinematography and the authentic relationship between its main characters. #scifishort #ufos #alienabduction

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Episode (262) BackTrack: Compelling Time Conundrum Short BOX 616

This episode revisits our 2019 coverage of “BOX 616,” a compelling and mysterious sci-fi short film about Malcolm, a man who inherits an enormous bank vault from his grandfather.

When Malcolm gains entry to the interior of the vault, he discovers a mind-bending secret from 70 years in the past. A secret that will have seismic repercussions on Malcolm’s life in the present. #scifishort #scifi #podcast

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Episode (261) Funny Fan Film MIB: NEURALIZE THIS

Agents A and M from “MIB: Neuralize This” by director Martin Sofiedal

This episode spotlights "MIB: Neuralize This," a fan-made short film that pays hilarious homage to the iconic sci-fi comedy movie "Men In Black" (MIB) starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Directed by Martin Sofiedal, "MIB: Neuralize This" captures the spirit, humor, and style of the original MIB films, following two less-than-competent agents as they attempt to manage an extraterrestrial encounter—with everything that can go wrong, going wrong! #scifi #MIB #fanfilm

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Episode (260) Sci-Fi Short Film MARIE

Marie awakens | Still image from sci-fi short film MARIE

This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast spotlights the indie science fiction short film "Marie." Set in the aftermath of an alien invasion that has devastated Earth, "Marie" follows Ezekiel, an Amish young man who survives by avoiding modern technology. Ezekiel discovers Marie, a mysterious woman in suspended animation, and together they face new threats as an alien vessel arrives. #scifi #scifishortfilm #aliens

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Episode (259) Sci-Fi Short Film RETRIEVAL

This episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast shines a spotlight on the sci-fi short film 'Retrieval.' Set in 2143, the film follows a woman named Lauren as she undergoes experimental virtual reality therapy to confront her childhood demons, only to find they are very, very real. #scifishortfilm #scifi #traumasurvival

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Episode (258) BackTrack: Animated Sci-Fi Short THE NEW PIONEERS

This episode of the podcast revisits our 2024 coverage of the cool, animated, sci-fi short film ‘The New Pioneers.’

Set in the distant future on an alien world, a human orphan teen named Mynn bravely fights to protect her colony from the attack of a fearsome creature. #scifishort #animation #scifi

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Episode (257) Time Travel Short THE FIRST TIME I NEVER MET YOU

Image credit: Eric Kole

This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast features the indie science fiction short film 'The First Time I Never Met You,' written, directed, and starring Eric Kole. The story revolves around John, a physicist who travels back in time to revisit the moment he first met his late wife. While the film offers a cautionary tale about the implications of time travel, it is praised for its emotional impact, storytelling, and superb acting. #scifishort #timetravel #blackscifi

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Episode (256) Afterlife Fantasy Web Series HERE WE WAIT

This episode of the Eye On Sci-Fi podcast explores the once-popular medium of science fiction and fantasy web series. Highlighting notable web series like ‘The Guild’ by Felicia Day and ‘Awkward Black Girl’ by Issa Rae, discussed is the decline in the production of these imaginative projects.

Also reviewed is the fantasy/sci-fi web series ‘Here We Wait’, a 20-episode series set in a mystical purgatory which takes the form of a restaurant named ‘Here.’ The restaurant is staffed by diverse deceased souls who tend to the transitioning newly-dead while waiting for their own eternal destinies to unfold. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or Amazon Music. #afterlife #fantasy #webseries

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