Sky People

Scientists discover that the farther you are from earth, the slower time passes and therefore, the longer you’ll live. A lyrical satire on class in New York City, the film follows 21 different characters’ race to be a “sky-person”—the elite one percent who live above the 13th floor.

Director, Writer, Editor: Shanti Thakur

©2008, Lucida Films LLC, Fiction, 13 minutes, USA

Best Experimental Film – (Oscar Qualifier), LA Shortsfest

Best Narrative – Silver Chris Award, Columbus International Film Festival

Best Narrative Film – University Film and Video Association, Faculty Jury Award, National Conference

Best of the Fest – Chicago International REEL Short Film Festival

Platinum Remi Award – Experimental Film, Worldfest-Houston Film Festival

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