THE PHYSICIST IN OUTER SPACE / EL FISICO EN EL ESPACIO EXTERIOR (2022) | Short Film

Science fiction, comedy.

Juan Carlos is a megalomaniac physics high school teacher whose eccentricities have caused him social rejection and alienation with reality.

He is convinced that an alien robot from a B-movie he watched is going to take him to space, giving him the transcendental purpose he thinks he deserves.

Written, directed and executive produced by Mon Castro

Produced by Marco Arauna Camarena

Cinematography by José Mauricio Aguirre

Production design by Thelma Ruiz

Editing by Mónica Pérez

Official selection of FERATUM Film Festival 2022, Another Hole in The Head 2022, Rockport Film Festival 2022, Paris Independent Film Festival 2022, Night Terrors 2023, Hellifax Horror Fest 2023, Top Shorts October 2023.

Finalist of Top Shorts 2023 in the categories Top Shorts and Top Screenplays.

Winner of Best Indie Filmmaker and Special Jury Award at Top Shorts 2023.

Winner of Best Comedy at Hollywood Verge Film Awards.