AURORA-LAB

  1. In the not too distant future, operators working in an RFID programming laboratory have a horrific day at their facility, desperately fighting to delay their own cranial chips from detonating. Clinging to the knowledge that someone must be sending help...

    INFO / PRESS:
    IMDB - imdb.com/title/tt2722708/
    Trailer - vimeo.com/63344817
    New Film Makers L.A. June 2013 screening red carpet - youtu.be/7eD3QuKlxGI?t=2m34s
    Mini Cinema Short Film Experience - youtube.com/watch?v=gtlOhdxUsYc
    Score making-of by London based composing team GUNSHIP - youtube.com/watch?v=h4daUtIn3h4#t=43
    Filmmakers discuss their collaboration on the Novelty Generators Podcast - youtu.be/JJJ-8d8hd2o?t=1h15m26s
    Making of on Directors Notes - http://t.co/f3hvq0UsuE

    ACCOLADES:
    Official Selection - 2014 Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2014 North Hollywood CineFest
    Official Selection - 2014 Pasadena International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Shockerfest Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Arpa International Film Festival
    Best Sci-Fi Short - 2013 Burbank International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Burbank International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 LA Shorts Film Festival (but then dumped us since we didn't play their political games)
    Official Selection - 2013 Hollyshorts Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Dragon Con Independent Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Mini Cinema Short Film Experience
    Official Selection - 2013 NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
    Official Selection - 2013 Dead Center Film Festival
    Honorable Mention - 2013 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival
    Best Special Effects - 2013 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 California International Shorts Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Sci-Fi London Film Festival (World Premiere)

    CREDITS:
    Production: Studio-G Productions / AURORA-LAB
    Title: SUP3RV15ED - short film (2013)
    Writers / Directors / Producers: Rick Glenn & Niles Heckman
    Operator 03: Daniel Gamburg
    Operator 15: Tiago Felizardo
    Operator 42: Kevin Culhane
    Artificial Intelligence Voice: Elizebeth Knowelden
    The Suit: Rick Glenn
    Operator 20: Niles Heckman
    Additional Operators: Tiago Filazardo, Vernon Wilbert, Jason Cooper, Matt Smith
    Editor: Melanin Hecks
    Original Score: Dan Haigh & Alex Westaway (GUNSHIP) gunshipmusic.com/
    Director Of Photography: Niles Heckman
    Sound Designer: Andrew Duncan
    Sound Effects Editor / Foley Artist: Paul Isham
    Gaffer: Jason Cooper
    Camera Operators: Matt Smith, Jason Cooper, Vernon Wilbert
    Color Grade: AURORA-LAB
    Visual Effects: AURORA-LAB / Marauder Film
    Camera Equipment Provided By: Canon, Zacuto
    Special Thanks: Gary Roberts, Steve Madonna, Jason Cooper, Matt Smith, Vernon Wilbert, Fred Fouquet "Freditor", Kiyong Kim, Tiffany Tetrault, Aaron Shact, Gaby Rios, Bastiaan Koch, Bob Pusateri, Eric Bouffard, Nye Warburton
    Copywrite 2013: Studio G Productions studio-g-productions.com/ | AURORA-LAB theauroralab.com/ All Rights Reserved

    BUDGET:
    Approximately $5,000

    # vimeo.com/63960038 Uploaded
  2. When everyone has one, the world is a safer place.

    Final Film - vimeo.com/63960038

    FESTIVAL SAGA THUS FAR:
    Official Selection - 2014 Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2014 North Hollywood CineFest
    Official Selection - 2014 Pasadena International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Shockerfest Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Arpa International Film Festival
    Best Sci-Fi Short - 2013 Burbank International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Burbank International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 LA Shorts Film Festival (but then dumped us since we didn't play their political games)
    Official Selection - 2013 Hollyshorts Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Dragon Con Independent Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Mini Cinema Short Film Experience
    Official Selection - 2013 NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
    Official Selection - 2013 Dead Center Film Festival
    Honorable Mention - 2013 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival
    Best Special Effects - 2013 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 California International Shorts Festival
    Official Selection - 2013 Sci-Fi London Film Festival (World Premiere)

    TRAILER CREDITS:
    Production: Studio-G Productions / AURORA-LAB
    Title: SUP3RV15ED - short film (2013)
    Writers / Directors / Producers: Rick Glenn & Niles Heckman
    Starring: Daniel Gamburg, Tiago Felizardo, Kevin Culhane, & Elizebeth Knowelden
    Trailer Score: Dan Haigh & Alex Westaway (GUNSHIP) gunshipmusic.com
    Sound Design: Andrew Duncan
    Director Of Photography: Niles Heckman
    Camera Operators: Matt Smith, Jason Cooper, Vernon Wilbert
    Trailer Graphics: Cody Williams
    Color Grade: AURORA-LAB
    Visual Effects: AURORA-LAB / Marauder Film
    Copywrite 2013: Studio-G Productions studio-g-productions.com | AURORA-LAB theauroralab.com/ All Rights Reserved

    # vimeo.com/63344817 Uploaded
  3. Sequel "World Energy Crisis" - vimeo.com/73562555

    A transition of the worlds energy sources, from dirtier to cleaner.

    Title: SMALL WORLD ENERGY - public service announcement (2011)
    Director: Niles Heckman
    Producer: Lance Menjohnski
    Editor: Jack Linemennosh
    Score: Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, Cello, and Strings Op111 No. 11 - Allegro - Adagio e piccato - Allegro

    # vimeo.com/18263510 Uploaded

AURORA-LAB

Niles Heckman

Aurora-Lab is a production entity encompassing the directorial and production work of filmmaker Niles Heckman.

Our primary creations are the feature film Transmutation, documentary series Shamans of the Global Village, and a series of short-form documentary…


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Aurora-Lab is a production entity encompassing the directorial and production work of filmmaker Niles Heckman.

Our primary creations are the feature film Transmutation, documentary series Shamans of the Global Village, and a series of short-form documentary narrations.

http://www.aurora-lab.com

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