About this submission

Numinous is a sci-fi short film about a young explorer who ventures to the ancient planet Numina, hunting for traces of an extinct alien race. Inspired by the myth of the Three Fates, the film weaves myth and fantasy into a modern narrative, exploring themes of desire, power, and ambition. I was driven to create this story because I’m passionate about reimagining myths to tell contemporary tales and wanted to explore ambition through the lens of a young female protagonist—a perspective often overlooked in such narratives. Numinous bridges the fantastical with the personal, offering my take on timeless themes.

Claire Loudis

Creator

Claire Loudis (she/her) is a Producer & Director from San Diego, California. Obsessed with all things narrative from a young age, I was in elementary school when she saw the film Super 8, which inspired me to begin making short films. Flash forward a few years and I graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production, specializing in Directing. I've worked for production companies in Tokyo, Seoul, and Los Angeles since, and think that learning about international film production is incredibly important. I love the form of music videos for their ability to form inspiration, ingenuity, and creativity within filmmaking. When I tell stories, I am drawn to fantasy and magical realism as a way to create metaphors for lived experiences. While what I write my seem otherworldly, it is always grounded in the relationships I have had myself. By fantasizing them, I'm able to be more truthful with both myself and others. more...