Recap: #sunset. series wins Best Sci-Fi award ay the Hip Hop Film Festival
A novel sci-fi drama series “#sunset”, that blends the retro and futuristic in a virtual world, was an official selection at the 8th annual Hip Hop Film Festival in Harlem, NYC. It won Best Sci-Fi award category.
About the Series:
In the Metaverse, a platform shutdown turns into an eternal trap for a long distance couple. Journey and Prince, must race against the clock. They have one week, which is one month in real life to escape before their real lives are lost forever.
Filmed entirely in the metaverse, “#sunset.” offers a suspenseful storyline in a realm where characters navigate between the liberating and controlling aspects of technology. The series, an original creation by Eric “Ty Skyy the DJ” White, explores thrilling narrative where reality and virtuality become indistinguishable.
The Team:
The series is written, directed, and produced by Eric “Ty Skyy the DJ” White. The cast includes Ehmpryss Selaydia Fiyar, Inati (Paula Itani), Midwest Reese, Gene Love (Major), and Eric “Ty Skyy the DJ” White.
Quote from the Series Creator:
“We’ve created a world where technology is a double-edged sword, offering liberation while holding the power to control. Our characters must navigate this paradox in their quest for survival. The Hip Hop Film Festival best sci-fi award is an absolute honor. A huge thank you to the Hip Hop Film Festival for this recognition and to the cast and crew for their talents and hard work” said Eric “Ty Skyy the DJ” White.
About the Hip Hop Film Festival
The 8th Annual Hip Hop Film Festival will took place from August 11 to August 20 at the renowned Schomburg Center in Harlem. This year’s festival, themed “50 Years of Culture” paid tribute to the diverse narratives that have shaped the unique and influential hip hop culture over the past 50 years. Going beyond rap music, the festival provided a platform for exploring the people, places, lifestyles, and events that have contributed to the transformation of this dynamic American art form into a global phenomenon. With an impressive lineup of films, master classes, live competitions, and more, the festival delivered an immersive experience that showcased the breadth and depth of hip hop’s impact.
