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Venus: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Venus: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Over the years, this site has contributed to a number of crowdfunding projects that speak to the same themes and ideas as those presented here. The cyberpunk short-film Venus is one such project, that has gone on to receive numerous accolades and festival awards since its release in 2021.

I’m pleased to say that you can now view the short in full, as it has been uploaded to the Dust channel on YouTube that ‘presents thought-provoking science fiction stories, exploring the future of humanity through the lens of science and technology’. Quite a fitting channel to showcase on Future Conscience!

Enjoy the Venus film below and you can also read our review of the short, as well as an interview with its Director that took place during the post-production process before initial release on the festival circuit.

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2021 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

2021 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

It has been a pleasure to support this festival as it keeps going from strength to strength and so I’m delighted to share you with their press release for the 2021 festival, starting tomorrow!

Ninth Annual Event To Showcase Films Representing the Visionary Universe of Philip K. Dick

Festival Continues Sci-Fi and Supernatural Screenplay Competition,

Introduces Graphic Novel Category

(NEW YORK) September 15, 2021 — The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, a celebrated gathering that spotlights the literary genius of its namesake, returns in full force for its ninth annual season. Events include film screenings, post-film discussions, virtual reality, and screenplay and graphic novel competitions. As a platform for exploring the evolution of science and technology, the festival showcases a variety of themes associated with independent storytelling. Featuring 120 official selections, the festival will be held in-person on Friday, September 17th and Saturday, September 18th and will stream virtually on Sunday, September 19th.

Passes are available at https://www.thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com

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[Review] VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

[Review] VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

The 14min short film presents us with familiar cyberpunk concepts, but extends them into a few new areas of nuance. Centered around the notion of uploading consciousness into a new synthetic body; there are themes of control and consent, as well as undertones of rebellion.Continue Reading

20+ Great Cyberpunk Games for Cyberpunk Day 10102020

20+ Great Cyberpunk Games for Cyberpunk Day 10102020

Cyberpunk Day is here and with Cyberpunk 2077 also gone gold and fast approaching, it’s time to take a look at the cyberpunk games you should be playing (or replaying). So strap on, jack in and burn out as we take a look (in no particular order) at 10 of the best cyberpunk videogames ANDContinue ReadingContinue Reading

The Complete List of Philip K. Dick Videogame Adaptations

The Complete List of Philip K. Dick Videogame Adaptations

How many video games are based on the works of Philip K. Dick?  Surprisingly, the answer wasn’t readily available – so with this post I’ve put together a complete list of all the direct adaptations of his work.Continue Reading

[Short Story] These Beautiful Lights

[Short Story] These Beautiful Lights

Please enjoy this short story and accompanying soundtrack, written and performed by the author of Future Conscience, Robert A. Gordon. Header image from NASA. The experience of being out in space provides a gift of witness. Witnessing the exhilaration of take-off and its mix of liberating anxiety. Witnessing the magnificence of seeing the Earth asContinue Reading