A Dangerous Place (Short film)

In a time where viable soil on earth has been severely depleted, a highly trained man is assigned to find an arable exo-planet. He is debriefed by his superior on his latest findings. Their conversation is mediated by a drone sent to verify the report but after a prolonged interrogation, his reliability comes into question.

RANDWICK is best imagined as a caricature of a former SAS soldier, though his heightened characteristics are entirely justified by the extent of the hardship he has endured.   

He is highly skilled and very resilient, and his mind has been electronically enhanced so he can go for weeks without sleep. He was motivated to undertake this mission because he knows that he is the best person for the job. He has been completely infallible for years but his line of work has taken a toll; he cannot survey another planet. His only means of discharge from his duty would be success in finding somewhere arable.

It is in Randwick’s interests not to alarm his handler with any news that might not satisfy their agenda. His sense of duty and instinct to be truthful have been eroded. If this place poses any danger he might not disclose it.