‘In Search of Tomorrow’ trailer

Sci-Fi Fans – this is your chance to immerse yourself in the world and mythos of ’80s science fiction.

‘In Search of Tomorrow’ will be the most comprehensive retrospective of the ’80s Sci-Fi movie genre ever made. Journey back to a time of childhood wonder, imagination, and unlimited possibility as we celebrate, explore, and recontextualise the films that defined our perspective of the future.

This documentary will be our love-letter to the Sci-Fi films we grew up with; the films that dared to ask, “what if?” and offered us a vision of future technology, society, and culture that simultaneously delighted, amazed and scared us. The project combines a four-hour-plus epic documentary with the ultimate members-only Sci-Fi community to create an experience that delivers value from the moment you become a backer.

The incredible cast already includes some legendary names from the world of ’80s sci-fi including Sean Young (Rachael in Blade Runner, Chani in Dune), Henry Thomas (Elliott in E.T.), Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon in Flash Gordon), and Lance Guest (Alex in The Last Starfighter) – and we’re adding more all the time. Check out the cast list below to see the 50 names already attached to the project. These fantastic contributors have put their faith in our vision by attaching their name to our project – we hope you will do the same. Your support will go towards the cost of production, filming interviews, and post-production. This Kickstarter is an essential stage to realizing our vision and we can’t do it without you – and we wouldn’t want to.

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Heroes and Heroines:

Hear from the actors, writers, directors, and producers who brought Sci-Fi icons such as Rick Deckard, Ellen Ripley, and the Terminator to your movie screen.

SFX Breakdowns:

Learn how your favorite robot, creature, and spaceship effects were created. We’ll be interviewing the artists who designed and operated the models, puppets, and animatronics that brought some of your favorite creatures and characters to life.

Production Design & Worldbuilding:

Learn about the creation of the costumes, weapons, and post-apocalyptic landscapes that set the scene for our favorite stories.

Socio/Political Context:

How ‘80s Sci-Fi reflected the socio-political context in which it was made: Tech advances, Reaganomics, Live AID, big business, and the AIDS crisis.

Genre Mixing:

Exploring how other genres – fantasy, action, horror, and comedy – are very much intertwined with the Sci-Fi genre. Where does one begin and the other end?

Legacy:

Discuss the importance of ‘80s Sci-Fi genre in a modern-day context. Why is ‘80s Sci-Fi still so relevant today?

In Search of Tomorrow – Movie Poster
(created in-house at CreatorVC)

In Search of Tomorrow – Alternative Movie Poster
(created by Dave Merrell)

In Search of Tomorrow – Alternative Movie Poster (created by Graham Humphreys)

We still remember the magic of seeing these films for the first time, and we’ve been trying to recapture that feeling ever since. Vader’s redemption, Ripley’s duel with the Alien Queen, Roy Batty’s “Tears in Rain”, and many more… Moments that surprised us. Moments that moved us. Moments that left a lasting impact on our subconscious. Years later, we’re still trying to recapture these transformative experiences.

Back us now to get your name in the credits and help us make the ultimate ‘80s Sci-Fi documentary. Rewards include a free digital copy of In Search of Darkness (ships 05/19), for those who haven’t backed us in the past, and a special Pin for backers who have backed either of the previous documentaries ‘In Search of the Last Action Heroes’ or ‘In Search of Darkness’.

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