“ECTROPY” follows the Artist, a member of the Timeless Presence species who struggles to see his potential. Aided by the young Gaia, the Artist faces existential challenges and immense pressures as they paint the fabric of nature.

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Review by Julie Sheppard:

The short, Ectropy, gives the viewer a chance to escape to a fantasy world influenced by the forces of nature, where an artist creates sculpture and paintings with abandon. The visuals are breathtaking, with a sci-fi feel. A hot flaring sun, massive smoking explosions and falling boulders contrast with gentle images of soft pliable clay, and lush plants in the process of blooming. 

The actor playing the central figure radiates both awe and sombre intensity, as a strong foil to the gentleness and warmth of the adorable girl playing the role of the young Gaia. Underneath it all, the instrumentals match the grandeur of the imagery, notably the full-scale action film orchestral music, and prominent sound effects such as the ongoing undulation of water. 

The editing is stellar — such dynamic movement of a variety of images on screen, the most intriguing being the artist’s rapid fingers on glass and the creation of the angelic human statue. This short is effective in its contemplation that, in the end, nature is in control as the artist eventually goes back into the earth from whence he came.