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LOS ANGELES, CA. – September, 17, 2018 — Explore uncharted territory on the hunt for intergalactic treasures with the premiere of PROSPECT, launching November 2nd exclusively in Regal theaters nationwide from Gunpowder & Sky’s sci-fi label DUST. PROSPECT will digitally premiere on SingularDTV’s blockchain-enabled VOD platform in 2019 following its theatrical run, making a first-of-its-kind global digital launch.
Written and directed by Zeek Earl and Christopher Caldwell (In The Pines, Redemption, Man), PROSPECT, hailed as the “best indie science fiction movie since ‘Moon’”, (/Film) stars Pedro Pascal (“Game of Thrones”, “Narcos”), Sophie Thatcher (“The Exorcist”) and Jay Duplass (“Transparent”). Thatcher and Duplass portray Cee and Damon, a father-daughter following their path through the galaxy in search of the ultimate payday, and the two quickly fall prey to unknown terrain and dangerous encounters as their mission turns deadly. PROSPECT also features Andre Royo (The Spectacular Now), Sheila Vand (Argo) and Anwan Glover (“The Wire”).
All aspects of the retro-futuristic sci-fi western – from aesthetic to sound – were intentional and capture the essence of a period piece. With medieval era instruments used for the soundtrack, vintage Russian lenses rehoused for shooting and costumes inspired by actual space travel, PROSPECT has a historical feel and is referred to as “what the standalone ‘Star Wars’ movies should feel like”. (Variety)
“Zeek and Chris’ visual feel and tone achieved in Prospect is reminiscent of both the wonderfully grounded aesthetic of the first Star Wars movie, as well as the gritty up-close feel of a cool Clint Eastwood western,” said Floris Bauer, Co-founder and President. “A new vision in science fiction from breakthrough talent, in a novel partnership with SingularDTV, is the perfect first film release of our DUST label”.
PROSPECT, based on a short by Earl and Caldwell, had its world premiere at SXSW 2018 to critical acclaim where the film took home The Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award reserved “in honor of a filmmaker whose work strives to be wholly its own, without regard for norms or desire to conform.”
Synopsis: A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon, aiming to strike it rich. They’ve secured a contract to harvest a large deposit of the elusive gems hidden in the depths of the moon’s toxic forest. But there are others roving the wilderness and the job quickly devolves into a fight to survive. Forced to contend not only with the forest’s other ruthless inhabitants, but with her own father’s greed-addled judgment, the girl finds she must carve her own path to escape.
The film is produced by Depth of Field, The Realm and Ground Control in association with SingularDTV and Creative Wealth Media. The producers are Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz, Scott Glassgold, Dan Balgoyen, Garrick Dion, Matthias Mellinghaus and Brice Budke. The executive producers are Aaron L. Gilbert, Steven Thibault, Jason Cloth, Chris Conover, Paul Tennyson, Stan Thomas, Tracey Bing and Andria Spring.
TRT: 97 min.
Country: USA
Language: English
Writers and Directors: Zeek Earl and Christopher Caldwell
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Sophie Thatcher, Jay Duplass, Andre Royo, Sheila Vand, and Anwan Glover
