Out of the Grey | June '25

Laura, a pregnant environmental refugee, is forced to leave her haven in the hope of finding medical support and safety for her unborn baby. The film touches on present-day issues such as the cost of living, global warming, and the refugee crisis in an inhospitable world.

SHORT OF THE MONTH, June 2025. Sci-fi.

Written & directed by Marta Baidek.
Story by Sam Turner and Marta Baidek.
Produced by George Fox and Marta Baidek.
Production Company: Cosmic Contraband Films.
Starring Joana Ribeiro, Adam James, Chris Bonwell, Ellie Morris, Jasmine Lock, Juliet Garricks, and Sue Maund.

Official Selection - Sao Paulo Film Festival, 2023 (Winner: Best Script)
Official Selection - Toronto International Women Film Festival, 2023 (Winner: Best Sci-Fi)
Official Selection - Cambridge Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection - LA Shorts International Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection - Norwich Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection - Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2024 (Winner: Best Director, Best Short Live Action Narrative, Best Cinematography)
Official Selection - Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection - Sci-Fi London Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection - Hollyshorts, 2024
Official Selection - Look Aside's Short of the Month, 2025