Carole Jahme explores the far-side of science fiction at Oktoberfest, including a preview of Another Earth
This year has seen a bumper crop of big-screen sci-fi, including Apollo 18, Paul and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, with Contagion and In Time soon to be released. Science fiction grosses millions of dollars at the box office, but where do the true aficionados go to see more refined, unusual sci-fi offerings?
Sci-Fi-London's Oktoberfest gives an opportunity for smaller, cult, and possibly more intelligent sci-fi and fantasy films to be viewed on the big screen. It is curated by ebullient sci-fi enthusiast Louis Savy, who founded the festival 10 years ago. To encourage new filmmakers, every year he organises a "48-hour film challenge" in which teams compete to create a sci-fi film in just two days – Gareth Edwards, director of the excellent Monsters started his film career here.
Enduring sci-fi themes are...
This year has seen a bumper crop of big-screen sci-fi, including Apollo 18, Paul and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, with Contagion and In Time soon to be released. Science fiction grosses millions of dollars at the box office, but where do the true aficionados go to see more refined, unusual sci-fi offerings?
Sci-Fi-London's Oktoberfest gives an opportunity for smaller, cult, and possibly more intelligent sci-fi and fantasy films to be viewed on the big screen. It is curated by ebullient sci-fi enthusiast Louis Savy, who founded the festival 10 years ago. To encourage new filmmakers, every year he organises a "48-hour film challenge" in which teams compete to create a sci-fi film in just two days – Gareth Edwards, director of the excellent Monsters started his film career here.
Enduring sci-fi themes are...
- 10/14/2011
- by Carole Jahme
- The Guardian - Film News
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