The dark forest hypothesis is the idea that there are numerous alien civilizations in the universe, but they are silent and paranoid. Essentially, any form of life views signs or the presence of other life as a threat. Therefore, it is the rule of the forest that those who shoot first survive.

This short film aims to dispel the notion of the unknown by looking beyond what it means to be the "other". This is accomplished by uncanny elements such as sound and a lack of dialogue. In addition, the main character's choices throughout his journey turn his solo trip into something not so solitary...

~ CREDITS
Justin Whitney Main Actor and Assistant Editor
Ade Aro Cinematographer and Main Editor
Jack Andrews Set Assistant
Jack McGinn Office Actor 1
Jack M.'s Friend Office Actor 2
Colin Kelly Technology Help

~ MUSIC CREDITS
Among Slately Peaks Octopath Traveler
My Quiet Forest Home Octopath Traveler
Olberic's Theme Octopath Traveler
Latent Power Hunter x Hunter
Michelle 10 Cloverfield Lane
Old Chateau Pokemon Shining Diamond and Brilliant Pearl
Sound effects from YouTube and MyInstants Soundboard