CLIENT
DARKDUST
YEAR
2024
DISCIPLINES
Shortfilm
CLASIFFIED | A Lunar Quarantine Nightmare.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
MOTION CAPTURE 3D ANIMATED SHORT FILM
During a routine maintenance check conducted at the precarious border of the Moon's ominous Dark Zone, the diligent mechanics Darna and Benji stumble upon an unforeseen anomaly. This unexpected discovery ignites a chain of events, compelling Darna to make the fateful decision to venture beyond the established boundaries and into the forbidden territory that lies beyond.
Once within the shadowy depths of this restricted area, Darna's connection to Benji and the familiar world of the lunar base abruptly severs, leaving her isolated and adrift. Inexplicably, her autonomous vehicle, sensing the shift in circumstances, initiates a new course, guiding her towards a previously undetected and hidden structure nestled within the alien landscape. Upon reaching this clandestine location, Darna uncovers a startling revelation: an abandoned underground laboratory, seemingly untouched by time, housing a collection of strange and previously unseen life forms, hinting at a history shrouded in secrecy.
PROJECT DESIGN
Lunar Secrets Unleashed: A Descent into Forbidden Darkness.
As Darna grapples with the implications of her discovery, a simultaneous and equally unsettling event unfolds back at the lunar base. Without warning or explanation, the entire facility initiates an automatic and irreversible quarantine protocol, sealing all exits and effectively trapping the increasingly frantic Benji within its confines. All avenues of communication are abruptly cut off, leaving him isolated and powerless. Meanwhile, deep within the subterranean laboratory, Darna's exploration takes a terrifying turn as she encounters a deadly, unidentified creature, succumbing to its lethal presence and bringing her perilous journey to a tragic end. The short film, in its entirety, serves as a chilling exploration of the profound consequences that arise from the uncovering of dangerous secrets, the inherent and unpredictable risks associated with venturing into the unknown, and the devastating impact of absolute isolation within the unforgiving and hostile environment of the Moon.
Themes: The short film explores themes of unexpected discovery, the inherent dangers of the unknown, and the consequences of isolation in extreme environments. The narrative focuses on the fragility of human presence in the face of the unforeseen and the potential threat of hidden secrets.
