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Spaceboy

A USC thesis film

About Me

Spaceboy is a multiple-award-winning short film about a UFO-obsessed boy who so feels so alienated from those around him, he wonders if he might be an alien himself. After years of searching the skies, he finally has a Close Encounter -- but could it be real, or just a product of his overactive imagination?

"ONE OF THE BEST-LOOKING SHORTS WE HAVE EVER SEEN." - Cinema-Crazed.com
"A CHEERY, ENGAGING EPIC WITH A BIG SURPRISE AT THE END" - Film Threat

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New Film Threat review of 'Spaceboy'

Film Threat had some nice things to say about 'Spaceboy,' calling it a "cheery, engaging little epic with a surprise at the end."Here's a little blurb:"Riggs has done a masterful job of connecting to ...
Posted by Spaceboy on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:32:00 PST

Spaceboy DVDs now available online

Hey everybody,Want to see the film, but don't live near a city where it's screening? Now you can order a copy online from Mutant Mall:http://mutantmall.com/sbm001.phpThanks for your support!Ransom...
Posted by Spaceboy on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:50:00 PST

"Portable Living Room" wins Silver Remi at Worldfest Houston

It was also just featured as an "editor's pick" on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Nj19Ugw9M
Posted by Spaceboy on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:26:00 PST

My film named a finalist in the IFC Independent Spirit Awards contest

Wanted to pass on an exciting bit of news! My short-short film (just 68 FX-packed seconds) called "Portable Living Room" has been nominated for an IFC award, one of four films chosen out of something...
Posted by Spaceboy on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:56:00 PST

Pix from the Spaceboy premiere

Spaceboy's premiere at the annual Big Shorts screening was downright ridiculous. Featuring just four of this year's best USC thesis films, the evening was sponsored by Bacardi Rum, Sony and Coca-Cola ...
Posted by Spaceboy on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:20:00 PST

Behind-the-scenes production photos

Big thanks to Laurie Roberts, our wildly enthusiastic set photographer, for taking these!Why do we all look so serious?We built Max's bedroom as a set on a sound stage at USC.The fish, Ferdinand Magel...
Posted by Spaceboy on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:14:00 PST