Rick Dublin

Host Scott Forrest presents a curated compilation of eight independent short films in this rapid-fire science-fiction feature. Genres collide, narratives twist, aesthetics clash, and even humor, both campy and dystopian, showcase the vast creative possibilities of each story's individual world, offering the viewer a brief glimpse into the lives of every character's attempt to survive the otherworldly chaos around them. Released in 2001, the selected shorts span original creation dates of 1997 to 2001; most of the featured filmmakers also appear as themselves in short video interviews to talk about their inspirations, creative process and motivations while working on their individual shorts.

Even in an eerie, black-and-white world of urban decay, bubble packing has its place. When a group of children find a body abandoned in a field, the bio-sleuths take over, hauling the remains into the lab to investigate. But it seems everyone involved is more interested in the outer wrappings than in what's inside. No words are spoken, but soulful music delivers a universal message, reminding us we're more alike than we think.