The original series shot by Nick Meek in Trona
...with sci-fi styling and a Star Trek feel.
...but what was he running from?
With a concept in place, scriptwriting and storyboarding began
...inspired by the original photos...
...and planning motion, angles and camera movement
Though the thumb was always planned as CGI, we took a model thumb for light reference
Styling with vintage Russian watches
With our Man in Black cast and styled, we were ready for the desert.
This short film was a development of a series of images that Nick Meek took at the Trona Pinnacles. Its otherworldly appearance and proximity to Los Angeles make it a popular filming location and as a result it irresistibly brings science fiction to mind. From the images, scriptwriter Joe Irving developed a screenplay that would show us at last what the man in the desert is running from....start the journey here then join us on location.