Created by: Tim Miller
Executive Producers: David Fincher, Tim Miller, Jennifer Miller, Joshua Donen
01. Pop Squad
In a future where resources are controlled by the rich, “unregistered offspring” are forbidden by the state. A police officer charged with enforcing population control faces a crisis of conscience.
Running Time: 15 minutes
Directed by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Animation Produced by: Blur Studio (USA)
Based on a Short Story by: Paolo Bacigalupi
02. Life Hutch
When his ship is damaged in battle, a combat pilot (Michael B. Jordan) crashlands on a desolate planet. Fortunately there’s an automated shelter on the surface he can take refuge in until rescue arrives… if he can survive that long.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Directed by: Alex Beaty
Animation Produced by: Blur Studio (USA)
Based on a Short Story by: Harlan Ellison
03. Ice
In a future where many humans are enhanced with extraordinary strength and endurance, the “unmodded” feel left behind. This class-conflict drives a rift between two brothers that puts their lives at risk during a dangerous race across the frozen sea of their colony world.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Directed by: Robert Valley
Animation Produced by: Passion Animation Studios (UK)
Based on a Short Story by: Rich Larson
04. The Tall Grass
When a train makes an unscheduled stop in the middle of nowhere, a lone traveller is lured into the surrounding fields by drifting, ethereal lights. But his curiosity may prove deadly when he discovers the hellish source of the illumination.
Running Time: 8 minutes
Directed by: Simon Otto
Animation Produced by: Axis Studios (UK)
Based on a Short Story by: Joe Lansdale
05. Automated Customer Service
Some senior citizens are lucky enough to enjoy their golden years in tomorrow’s high-tech, assisted living communities. They pursue relaxation and spiritual fulfillment, their every need taken care of… until their robotic servants decide to kill them.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Directed by: Meat Dept (Kevin Dan Ver Meiren, David Nicolas, Laurent Nicolas)
Animation Produced by: Atoll Studio (France)
Based on a Short Story by: John Scalzi
06. All Through the House
On Christmas Eve, a young girl and her little brother lie awake, too excited to sleep. When a jingle of bells announces Saint Nick’s arrival they sneak downstairs hoping to catch a glimpse of the mythical gift-giver… but find something far less jolly than they expected.
Running Time: 4 minutes
Directed by: Elliot Dear
Animation Produced by: Blink Industries (UK)
Based on a Short Story by: Joachim Heijndermans
07. The Drowned Giant
When a two hundred foot tall naked body washes ashore outside a small fishing village, crowds gather to witness the spectacle. A local scientist documents the leviathan’s surrender to nature while the miraculous becomes first mundane and then forgotten entirely.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Directed by: Tim Miller
Animation Produced by: Blur Studio (USA)
Based on a Short Story by: J.G. Ballard
08. Snow in the Desert
On an arid, scorched planet at the edge of galactic civilization, an ageless albino named “Snow” is hunted by an assortment of hired killers. But after a beautiful stranger named Hirald saves his life, she reveals her own plans for him, but keeps some secrets of her own.
Running Time: 15 minutes
Directed by: Léon Bérelle, Dominique Boidin, Rémi Kozyra, Maxime Luère
Animation Produced by: Unit Image (France)
Based on a Short Story by: Neal Asher
