The Other Side

In a dystopian society governed by a tyrannical regime, "The Other Side" is a sci-fi short film that chronicles the journey of Bea, a courageous fugitive determined to escape the clutches of oppression and cross the border into a parallel utopian society.

Set in a not-so-distant future, where individual liberties have been extinguished, Bea becomes disenchanted with the suffocating control exerted by the ruling regime. Motivated by the yearning for freedom and a better life, she embarks on a treacherous quest to discover the existence of a parallel world—a sanctuary told to be untouched by tyranny.

This evocative short film prompts introspection on the essence of freedom, the sacrifices necessary to attain it, and the potential of a parallel society free from oppression. "The Other Side" serves as a compelling reminder that the pursuit of a utopian reality can ignite the flames of revolution, even in the face of the darkest adversity

Director: Hugo Duvergey - House: Sydney Film Studios - Year of Production: 2019

Awards & Selections:
International Horror & Sci-Fi FIlm Festival, Phoenix Arizona 2020
Pune Short Film Festival, India 2020
Sydney Science-Fiction Film Festival, Australia 2020
Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest, Germany 2021
Film Shortage Daily Short Pick, Online 2022