Short Film
LAAIMPA Best Visual Effects 2026

Echoes of the Silent Planet

SiftCine selected 2026 13+

A lone astronaut crash-lands on a silent alien planet and crosses immense landscapes, unfamiliar life forms, and the ruins of a forgotten civilization in search of survival and answers. The archaeological journey grows steadily more threatening: the remains do not belong only to the past, and evidence of a hidden presence turns isolation into terror. The first chapter culminates in the realization that the explorer was never truly alone.

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About this film

A lone astronaut crash-lands on a silent alien planet and crosses immense landscapes, unfamiliar life forms, and the ruins of a forgotten civilization in search of survival and answers. The archaeological journey grows steadily more threatening: the remains do not belong only to the past, and evidence of a hidden presence turns isolation into terror. The first chapter culminates in the realization that the explorer was never truly alone.

Synopsis

After crashing on a silent alien planet, a lone astronaut crosses immense landscapes, unknown life forms, and the ruins of a forgotten civilization in search of survival and answers. The archaeological journey becomes increasingly threatening as the remains prove not to belong only to the past, and evidence of a hidden presence turns isolation into terror. The short closes its first chapter with the realization that the explorer was never truly alone.

Themes

  • isolation
  • survival
  • alien archaeology
  • vanished civilization
  • hidden presence
  • wonder and terror
  • search for meaning

AI Production

Confirmed tools: Dreamina

Vincent Perez describes an independent pipeline combining story development, visual worldbuilding, image and video generation, editing, sound design, and finishing. A creator post identifies Dreamina in the production of this journey. Other tools were not confirmed for the film.

Additional Credits

  • Writer and Director: Vincent Perez
  • Producer: Vincent Perez
  • Studio: Vincent Perez Films / Epic AI Studio
  • Festival Recognition:
    • LAAIMPA 2026
    • AI Film Awards Cannes 2026, Honorable Mention
    • AI London Film Festival, Finalist
Creator
Vincent Perez Films
Format
Short Film
Released
2026
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction
Distinction
LAAIMPA Best Visual Effects 2026
Selection
Human curated