Jason Beckwith

Lions Among Men (2011)
Film (short) by Traci Hays (Action, Adventure, Drama and Period Piece) Visual effects After masking her identity as a woman and joining the British Royal Navy in 1808, Victoria finds herself shipwrecked on an unknown island with the Lieutenant who betrayed her, the slave trader seeking to own her, and a West-African captive fighting to free them both. With her life at risk, Victoria must fight to overcome both her captors, and the binding mentality of the 19th Century culture wrought with enslavement and torture. Written by Anonymous

Grave Dawn (2010)
Film (short) by D.J. Turner (Action, Drama and Military/War) Camera and Electrical Department Inspired by the accounts of Erwin Buchholz, 'Grave Dawn' is the story of a young German soldier during the waning months of WWII. Outspoken against the war, Erwin is banished to the Eastern front where he is ordered to stand guard over Russian prisoners. Beautiful Austrian countryside belies the looming threat. With starving prisoners in his charge and the front line closing in, Erwin will confront both his superior officers and his humanity. Written by Anonymous

Wake Up! Exploring the Potential of Lucid Dreaming (2009)
Film (short) by Kira Sass (Documentary) Cinematographer What if a place existed beyond the borders of waking and dreaming? Where you are awake and asleep at the same time? This place is not a fantasy. It is called lucid dreaming, the awareness of being in a dream. This half-hour documentary explores the psychological, creative, and spiritual potential of a little known state of mind called lucid dreaming. Lucid dreamers are aware that they are dreaming while remaining asleep. Through this awareness, their mental powers fully awaken, yet they are able to remain in the dream. This dream state is the source of countless scientific, artistic, psychological and spiritual breakthroughs throughout history. This film features a group of lucid dreaming experts who share their insights, research, and experiences with this fascinating dream state. Share the journey of a handful of pioneers who are exploring the wonders and mysteries that dwell at the intersection of dreams and consciousness. Written by Kira Sass and Chris Olsen

Sputnik Fever (2007)
Film by David Hoffman (Documentary) Animation department The launch of Sputnik 50 years ago almost triggered a nuclear World War III. Global catastrophe was averted, however, because of a private agreement between two ex-generals. Now, with the help of recently released documents from the former Soviet Union, the full story of how close we cam to global nuclear war can be told for the first time. Written by Anonymous