Echo Chamber - 28th Fantasia - Vol 3 (AstroNots)
This is the third instalment of @EchoChamberFP coverage of 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival @fantasiafestival (18th July - 4th August 2024)!
We have a new sci-fi, comedy short, AND sit-down with the man behind the camera, who helped bring the story to life!!!
'AstroNots' is directed by Andrew Seaton, and written by Adam Dunn & Aaron Glenane. It's the proof of concept for a TV series. As Commander Thomas Collins (Adam Dunn) sits in the cockpit of NASA's Ares 7 awaiting launch he learns his partner Pilot Abraham Adams (Aaron Glenane) has inextricably fumbled his way through training and ended up in the most important seat in the universe.
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Today we have:
AstroNots - Poster
AstroNots
Watch Review: Here.
Fantasia International Film Festival
Monday, 22nd July 2023 at 18:35pm, World Premiere,
Auditorium des diplômés de la SGWU (Théâtre Hall)
Inner West Film Fest: 21st April 2024
St Kilda Film Festival: 7th June 2024
Durban International Film Festival: 20th July 2024
Director: Andrew Seaton
Cast: Adam Dunn, Aaron Glenane, Krew Boylan, Jessi Le Brocq
Credit: Mint Films
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Short
Running Time: 11 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Andrew Seaton
Andrew Seaton
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Andrew Seaton is a diverse director, who has worked on a range of different projects - everything from comedy to drama, food, lifestyle and documentary. Over the years, he has honed his performance comedy directorial skills. As such, he has become a sought-after director for scripts where the comedy needs to be punchy and is driven by strong casting and storytelling craft.
He has worked across Australia, New Zealand and the USA, had his work screened in festivals globally and has picked up several shiny awards along the way. He’s worked for brands like CommBank, McDonalds, LG, VW and TAB to name a few.
Andrew is one of the founding Executive Producers of Mint Films where he is also represented.
Follow Andrew via:
IMDb: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @andrewseaton
Vimeo: Here.
Mint Films
Mint Films is a tight-knit team of filmmakers, fuelled by collaboration, attention to detail, and our genuine love for the craft of film. Since 2008, our full-service production company has created impactful content that captivates a variety of audiences. From national campaigns to acclaimed shorts, our work consistently showcases the artistry of film. In an age of fleeting attention spans, we believe in telling impactful stories beautifully and effectively frame by frame, with passion, precision and care.
Follow via:
Website: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Instagram: @mintfilms
Vimeo: Here.
28th Fantasia International Film Festival
Since its beginnings, the Fantasia International Film Festival has explored the diverse realms of genre cinema, creating bridges between the cutting edge and the mainstream, and providing a festive but professional environment where emerging artists are given exposure alongside their more established counterparts, both locally and internationally. We showcase the best in Canadian and world cinema, discovering and nurturing exciting new talents and offering a platform through which artists and audiences can connect.
Information
Festival Information: Here.
Film Programme: Here.
Short Film Programme: Here.
Tickets & Venue Info: Here.
Panel + Special Events: Here.
Website: Here.
Twitter: @FantasiaFest
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @fantasiafestival
Vimeo: Here.
*(Music)
'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020