Dune Drifter

When a squadron of rookie pilots arrive in the midst of a space battle they find themselves heavily outnumbered and outgunned. When a trainee pilot and her gunner crash land on an alien planet it looks like they will be marooned unless they can salvage parts from a nearby ship. However, there is another survivor – an enemy pilot who is determined to prevent their escape. With breathtaking cinematography and visual effects, director Marc Price (Colin, LIFF2008 & Nightshooters, LIFF2019) had to radically rethink the film’s shoot when COVID-19 restrictions came in before filming was complete.

Dune Drifter is pitched as a ‘Survival Sci-Fi’. The crew filmed on location in Iceland in 2019, a complicated shoot but one that has produced masterful visuals. They made every penny stretch as far as they could, including saving on expensive studio time by building a set in Price’s flat. Dead Pixel’s company ethos is to nurture young talent, as well as working with some top industry names such as practical effects wizard Neil Corbould (Gravity), Oscarwinning visual effects company Milk, and Hollywood stunt co-ordinator Marcus Shakesheff (Wonder Woman). The next year is important for the company, not only are they releasing their biggest film to date, they are trying to get more exposure within the industry, to attract the talent, budget and prestige, to produce the films that will help put the British film industry back on the map.