Name: Shoot for the Moon
Genre: Short, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2014-01-10
Duration: 5 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Callum Goodwilliam, Jana Dowling, Michael Patrick Clarkson

An astronaut. His destination. Solution for be what he dreams be. And insucces. A lovely film about dreams. And tenacity. Inspired humor. And seductive story. Enough for a beautiful short parable about what is real important.

The space sci-fi subgenre features stories set primarily in outer space or involving space travel, exploration, and interstellar adventures. Space sci-fi often emphasizes the wonders and challenges of space travel, as well as the exploration of unknown frontiers, advanced technology, and encounters with extraterrestrial life.

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The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

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The sci-fi genre, short for science fiction, features imaginative and futuristic concepts that are often rooted in scientific principles, technology, and possibilities. These stories delve into "what if" questions and can serve as a platform to address contemporary social, political, and ethical issues by projecting them onto future or alternate settings.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A homeless astronaut sets out for the moon, armed with nothing more than a travel case, some bottle rockets, and a trolley load of ambition.

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