GOAL
Create an inspiring short film to deepen public awareness and emotional connection to NASA’s spaceflight programs through cinematic storytelling.
ROLE
Directed creative vision and story development while handling editing, VFX, motion graphics, sound design, and color. Crafted an immersive rocket launch sequence through layered, cinematic sound design, blending archival footage and voiceover into a powerful tribute to human space exploration.
RECEPTION
2nd Place Winner ╳ Judged by Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater, recognized for creativity, innovation, and storytelling excellence.
Festival Appearances ╳ Screened and awarded at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival and featured in an encore showcase at the Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Logline: NASA pushes the boundaries of deep space exploration with the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Synopsis: Four astronauts share their story as they undergo rigorous physical and mental preparations for a historic flight around the Moon. Behind the scenes, NASA’s dedicated teams conduct meticulous testing to ensure the spacecraft and crew can survive in a hostile deep space environment and return safely to Earth. Artemis II is a critical mission that will set the stage for humanity’s return to the Moon, and on to Mars.
