Sometimes we are late to the party.

With so many sci-fi short gems floating out in the ether, we occasionally discover one years after its initial release.

But better late than never is our unofficial motto and the sci-fi short ODESSA, by writer-director Cidney Hue, possesses an evergreen charm.

The short chronicles the last night on earth for astronaut Shannon (Cat Walleck). She is about to embark on a historic space flight to a nearby exoplanet scientists believe is capable of sustaining life.

The journey to the exoplanet will take 67. 5 years each way. Shannon will be placed in suspended animation on the trip to and from the exoplanet. It also means she will be returning to an earth drastically changed and bereft of everyone she knows.

Desiring a quiet and contemplative last night on earth, Shannon has a very awkward meeting with a stranger (Ken Fuller) at a local bar, resulting in the pair experiencing a mini-odyssey on the streets of New York City. Their adventure reveals the inexorable power and magic of human connection.

Oh yeah, there is also a great nod to The Wizard Of Oz apropos to the theme of the short.

ODESSA is gorgeously shot and beautifully acted with an emotional intelligence highlighted by the adroit writing and direction of Cidney Hue.

Watch ODESSA here…

Watch Online & Download for Free @ http://odessathefilm.com/watch With English Closed Captioning & Spanish Subtitles A Film by Cidney Hue // http://cidneyhue.com Starring Cat Walleck & Ken Fuller // http://catwalleck.com Music by Mat Jarvis // http://microscopics.co.uk BEST Narrative Short - Chain NYC Film Festival 2013 BEST Director of a Short - Chain NYC Film Festival 2013 BEST Sci-Fi Short - Atlantic City Cinefest/Downbeach Film Festival 2013 Official Selection: - Atlantic City Cinefest / Downbeach Film Festival 2013 - Chain NYC Film Festival 2013 - Elmont Film Festival 2014 - First Run Film Festival 2013 - Fresh Film Fest 2013 | Prague, CZ - Hoboken Film Festival 2013 - Long Island Film Expo 2013 - New Filmmakers Online 2014 - New Jersey Film Festival 2014 - Noyes Museum of Art 2013 - Ópera Primera en Corto 2013 | Granada, ES - Other Worlds Austin 2014 - Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival 2013 - Philip K Dick Film Festival 2013 - SAG Foundation Short Film Showcase 2014 - That’s What She Said 2014 - Queens World Film Festival 2014 - VOB Film Festival 2013 - Willifest 2013 (C)opyright by Cidney Hue. All rights reserved.

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