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    The Arrival of Aliens

    Directed by Tian Guan, Junjie Lam
    China | 14 minutes | North American Premiere | Fever Dream

ShortFest 2023

A group of people clean a spotless unknown space while a broadcast repeatedly warns about the coming attack of aliens. A sandstorm invades the space, foreshadowing their arrival. One person, however, accidentally discovers the mystery hidden in the sandstorm. Meet the Filmmaker: https://youtu.be/XqkP2uPR8Zg

film details

Director: Tian Guan, Junjie Lam
Producers: Vivian Bao, Chengxuezi Zhang
Screenwriter: Tian Guan
Cinematographers: Ranjun Xu
Editor: Tian Guan
Cast: Tian Tian, Xihe Ding, Yuqiong Gong, Xinwei Li, Mushi Liu, Jianing Qu, Quandong Yu, Jiaming Guo, Xiya Lan, Junrui Ma
Original Language Title: Dang Wai Xing Ren Dao Lai De Shi Hou
Country: China
Language: in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles
Year: 2022
Running Time: 14 minutes
Premiere Status: North American Premiere
Primary Company: AME Film Media Co., Ltd

ShortFest 2023