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When awkward trainspotter Tim stumbles into the wrong flat during a power outage, he interrupts a cult ceremony to summon an alien prophet who will save His believers before earth is destroyed at midnight. Things go from bad to worse for Tim when he inadvertently ‘outs’ the intended sacrifice, and so becomes the new victim whose demise will open the cosmic portal. Tim has to use all his wiles – and draw on his nerdy knowledge – if he’s to escape with his life!

The film was written and directed by Stephen Irwin and produced by Vickie Gest. The film was financed thru the Pacific Film and Television Commission. The film stars Bille Brown and Sean Lynch, David Vallon, Sarah Kennedy.

Awards

HONORARY MENTION BY JURY - Icon Fantastic Film Festival, Israel, (2008)
WINNER -  
Tri City Independent Fan Film Festival, USA, (2008)

WINNER - Best Aussie Film, De Reel Independent Film Festival, Australia (2008)
WINNER - Best Film , Sci Fi Film Festival, London, United Kingdom (2008)
WINNER - Best Comedy, Surf & Turf Film Festival, Casino, Australia (2008)
WINNER - Bes Open Film, Queensland New Filmmakers Awards, Brisbane (2007)
WINNER - Best Script, In The Bin Film Festival, Currummbin (2007)
WINNER Bronze NSW Cinematographers Society Awards (2007)

Festivals


Heart of Gold Film Festival, Gympie, Australia (2009)

A World of Shorts, Canada, (2008)

Icon Fantastic Film Festival, Israel (2008)
Cinefest Sudbury International Comedy Program (2008)
I’ve Seen Films, Milan Italy (2008)
Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Australia (2008)
CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, Canada (2008)
Less is More Film Festival, Australia (2008)
Newtown Flicks Short Film Festival, Australia (2008)
Sci Fi Film Festival, London, United Kingdom (2008)
Surf & Turf Film Festival, Casino, Australia (2008)
Dereel Independent Film Festival, Australia (2008)
OzFlix: Australian Film Weekend, Canada (2008)
Cinequest Official Maverick Film Comp, Silicon Valley, USA (2008)
Mardi Gras Film Festival, Sydney, (2008)
Queensland Short Film Festival, Brisbane (2007)
In The Bin Film Festival, Currummbin (2007)
Queensland New Filmmakers Awards (2007)