Near Earth Companion

By : Kit MacAllister
Astronaut Staring Out into Sunrise

A short film about death, dust, and astronauts. This film was primarily created as a learning experience. It was quite an undertaking for a crew of two. We started with script and storyboard, then took the long road through budgeting, insurance, location scouting, permitting, rentals, costuming, props, CG and post production. We had a great time and learned a ton in the process.

Directed by Kit MacAllister
Cinematography by Grant MacAllister
Space suit provided by Cameron Smith of Pacific Spaceflight
Music by Kit MacAllister and Ryan Collins

Stills

  • Overpass
  • The Astronaut
  • The Astronaut Wanders
  • The Astronaut Wanders
  • The Astronaut Wanders
  • Visor
  • The Astronaut Wanders
  • Astronaut Waking
  • Grass
  • Phone Booth
  • The Astronaut Wanders
  • Visor
  • The Astronaut in Space
  • Phone Booth
  • Power Lines
  • Viewpoint
  • Phone Booth

Behind the Scenes

  • Grant MacAllister with Camera
    Grant with the Canon C300
  • Kit MacAllister with Green Screen
    Kit in costume with the Green Screen
  • Kit MacAllister in Spacesuit
    A very hot shoot
  • Grant MacAllister with Camera
    Grant with his rig
  • Selfie in the Futel Booth
    Selfie in the Futel booth
  • Work in Progress "Major Tom" Skull
    Work in Progress “Major Tom” Skull
  • Work in Progress Asteroid
    Work in Progress Asteroid