Short Film

STRATUM

Embark on an abstract visual journey through the enigmatic layers of ancient geologies, where digital scans of remote landscapes challenge human perception against the backdrop of a mesmerizing soundtrack by Azu Tiwaline.

Produced by

Eric Hanson

Directed by

Eric Hanson

Project Description

Designed for 8k fulldome, this experimental 6-minute short is an abstract visual journey utilizing digital scans of a myriad of remote and esoteric locations, contrasting rational human perception against non-euclidlian topologies present in ancient layered geologies. The soundtrack sources from the French-Tunisian artist Azu Tiwaline, and anchors both the tone and propulsion of the film.

About the Director

Blueplanet Films founder Eric Hanson has an extensive background in design, architecture, photography and visual effects, working on major award winning feature films as a lead VFX artist at Digital Domain, Sony Imageworks, Dream Quest Images and Walt Disney Feature Animation. Eric’s award-winning visual effects and design work can be seen in films such as “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Cast Away”, “Fantasia 2000” and “The Fifth Element”. A passionate explorer, Native American rock art enthusiast and former hang gliding pilot, Eric is a Professor at the USC School of Cinematic Art in Los Angeles, leading curriculum in producing visual effects, immersive media, and virtual reality.