The film begins with the protagonist, Elise arriving at a house party. With her attention more focused on something that unfolds in the darkness of the night, however, away from the general frolic around her, Elise is no more than an outsider here. She is a little out of place both inside this house, as well as outside - be it at a gas station or a convenience store. As the night progresses, a strange presence is soon felt, and the protagonist eventually engages with it with more ease than we have seen her exhibit up until this point. 

Could Elise have found something, or someone, where she perhaps feels easier to follow their lead? The question becomes one of the many that the film raises, choosing to conceal more than it reveals as a notable storytelling device. The visuals, editing, and approach to the overall treatment invoke a disorienting realm of sci-fi and extraterrestrial otherworldliness. It presents a moment, a brief encounter with the protagonist, and the extremely uncanny events unfolding around her, establishing a premise for hopefully a longer project in the future, one that takes the viewer deeper into the film's world.

The Events Of That Night, As Best I Can Remember | Short Film Nominee

‘Superscope’ is a sincere, concise story of one night when fates of entire species hang in the balance. A researcher furiously looks for something in the night sky, soon finding himself face-to-face with an astonishing discovery - the confirmation of extraterrestrial existence. As the beings respond to his attempts at communication, tragedy awaits right around the corner. 

With a fixed physical space, a sole character on screen and special effects and animation thrown in the mix, the film comes across as a devoted endeavor. It shares its intentions simply by way of visuals, maintaining economy of dialogue. 

Even if it takes some generous liberties with the science of it all, the final result shows promise as the establishment of a premise of perhaps a longer project. The team could build on it to give us a deeper glimpse into the life and experiences of the protagonist, and all the adventures that lie in store for him.

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