Micro Short

Zoe

Name: Zoe
Genre: Micro Short

Directed by Derek Abel

AFIN 2019 Semi-Finalist

2019
5m
Australia
English
Sci-fi
Fantasy
Drama

Australian

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Stills

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Credits

Written by

Derek Abel

Produced by

Synopsis

Zoe and her father have lived in space all their lives. The space station they call home is about to explode. Their only chance of survival is an old escape pod but there's only room for one.

Director's Statement

Derek Abel, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN.

Zoe is so much more than just a sci fi drama. It’s about imagination and the bond between father and daughter. It's about our inner child and how growing up does not mean you have to stop using your imagination. The film was brought to life by an amazing team of professionals who worked hard to make this film a reality, fuelled only by their love of film and passion for creativity, and pizza, let's not forget pizza.

Derek Abel Director

What makes this one special

Award-winning elsewhereLos Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards

Also selected at

1 award across 1 other festival

WinnerLos Angeles Independent Film Festival AwardsBest Cinematography · Los Angeles, United States · 2019

Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.

Director's Biography

Derek Abel, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Derek Abel Director

As an award winning filmmaker, and member of the Australian Cinematographers Society, Derek Abel has travelled the World, and worked on all different types of productions; from web based short horror films to feature documentaries for the big screen, on any format; be that television, film, advertising or music. He is always searching for interesting and creative challenges, preferably alongside creative minded people. He has studied film in London, United Kingdom, with a BA in Digital Filmmaking, however he considers that the important lessons that he has learned came from life itself. He aims to work on interesting and creative new projects with people passionate about their work.