BackSpace Returns is being released today by Dust to their amazing and massive audience of sci-fi fans that numbers in the millions! So excited for everyone to see the sequel to the original BackSpace!
The first BackSpace was released on Dust, the sci-fi brand at Gunpowder and Sky last May. The film was viewed over 100K times in 24 hours and has gone on to receive even more views since then!
BackSpace Returns, the sequel to our award winning film BackSpace, is out today! The short film is available to be viewed right here on the Adventure Company site or over on Dust, the sci-fi brand of Gunpowder and Sky.
Also, if you haven’t seen the first film you can also watch that right here so that you’re all caught up!
This has been one of the funnest projects we’ve ever worked on and poured a tremendous amount of passion into it. Creating entire worlds is something that we have always wanted to do since we first decided to become filmmakers!
With BackSpace we had started out in C4D, After Effects, and Photoshop. For BackSpace Returns however, we jumped right into development with Unreal Engine 5. Now out of beta, the full release was amazing to work with.
The first thing we did was go on virtual location scouts. We’re used to location scouting live action sets and sound stages - so we did the same here. The only difference is that if you don’t like where a mountain is you can move it. Not a fan of that tree? You can move that too or even just delete it.
After that we began lighting tests. These include time of day and the mood. Since we’re creating far-off worlds, these can be anything we want. Then we headed into the color grade. For BackSpace Returns, we wanted a more adventurous look than the original BackSpace which was more muted as we were going for more of a sci-fi feel. This time around however we wanted Indiana Jones.
Excited to announce that BackSpace has been invited to screen at iShorts this year! The Film Festival takes place Feb 17 - 21st in the beautiful city of Prague and the surrounding areas at three great locations.
“Get ready for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comedy – as well as events where past meets the future, technological innovations meet ancient myths, and everyday routine meets fantastic adventures.”
If you haven’t already seen BackSpace, you can watch it right here on the site! And if you enjoy it, come back March 13th for the sequel BackSpace Returns! - iShorts
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With BackSpace Returns, the sequel to our award winning short, arriving March 13th on Dust, we’re so excited - that we wanted to share a second batch of stills! There are over a hundred shots in this new short film that we’re really excited about and we wanted to share each of them! BUT instead of a hundred new images, we decided on just a few favorites.
Here’s the next glimpse of BackSpace Returns!
BackSpace Returns, our sequel to the award winning BackSpace, will be released by Dust, the sci-fi division of Gunpowder and Sky! We can’t wait to share this next adventure!
The first BackSpace was released last year in partnership with Dust and the film quickly became a hit. It racked up 100K views in its first 24 hours of release!
The Dust audience represents some of the best sci-fi and horror fans out there, with millions of subscribers and a great community. For more info on Dust, make sure to check out their official site here:
Here’s a first look at our brand new sequel, BackSpace Returns!
It was really important for us that the film look like the original BackSpace - but take it even further. We really feel like we upped not only the quality but the overall world of the BackSpace universe with this sequel!
We’re thrilled to show off the new worlds, new characters, and new adventure. Check out this first batch of stills!
BackSpace has just won Best Animation at the RED Movie Awards! We’re thrilled to be a part of this wonderful film festival in France!
BackSpace is our first short film created in Unreal Engine and features Paul Haapaniemi, James Brinkley, and Holly Standbrook. The film was released by Dust and has screened around the world. The sequel BackSpace Returns will be released this year (2023)!
For more information on the Red Movie Awards, make sure to check out their official site:
BackSpace has just been nominated for Best Animation at the RED Movie Awards! As a Finalist in the Awards we’re even more excited for this event and can’t wait for May to arrive! The RED Movie Awards take place in Reims France celebrating films and filmmakers from all around the world.
Here’s the official statement from the RED Movie Awards:
“OUR MISSION is to give back what too many film festivals out there have forgotten to continuously provide to the filmmakers: attention and respect. We want to find, cultivate and celebrate the very best in international and home grown talent across all departments of independent film.”
The annual ceremony will take place in Reims, capital of champagne and the French "art de vivre".
Adventure Company is excited to announce that BackSpace has been invited to the RED Movie Awards in Reims France as an Official Selection! The RED Movie Awards is a fantastic Annual Event featuring some incredible films!
BackSpace most recently screened at FilmQuest, LA Sci-Fi Film Festival, the International Comic and Animation Festival, as well as festivals around the world! It’s received several awards and nominations - which has us over the moon. The film was released by Dust and also highlighted on Stash.
The RED Movie Awards will take place May 6, 2023 in Reims France, at the Degermann Salon.
Make sure to watch this recap of last year’s beautiful event:
For more information make sure to check out the official site:
