the pitch

We all have our duty to perform, no matter how oppressively it may weigh upon our shoulders. A mysterious genetic disease may make our shoulders brittle, and our minds may be gone, but humanity can still shine through and make us see the world more clearly. We can escape our destinies. But, in this world, it may mean choosing a path that ends in death.

This story is a classic existential dilemma given a dark sci-fi spin. Who am I? What am I doing here? What does it all mean? It is perfect for a low-budget treatment, requiring minimal set design. Yet, it gives ample scope to have some fun with prop design, set dressing and lighting, while exploring powerful themes of social and genetic engineering.

Origin: Unknown has all the hallmarks of the holy grail of low-budget independent film – intelligent science fiction.