Time Trap - [Michael Shanks, 2014]

After losing control of his engines, bumbling spaceman Fripp finds himself at the mercy of his spaceship. A thrilling descent through an asteroid belt ensues, after which he finds himself marooned on a post-apocalyptic Earth. Without a working spacecraft, the interstellar time-traveler must dip into the dead planet’s history in order to find a way home.

Writer/Director: Michael Shanks

Producer: Chris Hocking

Co-Producers: Louie McNamara & Michael Shanks

Executive Producers: Nicholas Colla & Craig Jansson

Production Design: Nick Issell

Costume/Props Design: Rowan Wills

Editor/VFX: Michael Shanks

Cinematographer: Edward Goldner

First Assistant Camera: John Maloney

Steadicam Operator: Glenn Clayton

Production Assistant: Jackson McInerney

Rocket Construction: Louie McNamara, Michael Shanks, Nick Issell & Chris Hocking

Composer: Michael Shanks

Additional VFX: Chris Hocking

Matte Painter: Dave Tipper

Sound Designer: Craig Jansson @ The Magic Sound Company

Colourist: CJ Dobson @ Pocket Post

Costume Construction: Rowan Wills @ AusFX

Camera Supplier: Inspiration Rentals

Special Thanks: Cail Young, Pete Wells & Ben Plazzer

Additional Props: The Prop Store

Shot on Location at Heathcote & Yarraville.

CAST

Fripp: Mark Taylor
Young Couple: Ben Ridgwell & Lelda Kapsis
Little Girl: Leica Quinlan
Kids in Park: Ollie & Scout Jansson
Angry Father: Craig Jansson
Dreadlocked Busker: Nick Major

AWARDS

• Audience Award – Best Short (Fantastic Planet 2014)
• Best Foreign Short (California International Shorts Festival 2014)