About Project Ithaca

Project Ithaca is a 2019 science-fiction thriller directed by Nicholas Humphries and written by Anthony Artibello and Kevin C. Bjerkness. The plot centers around a group of people from diverse backgrounds who find themselves aboard an alien spaceship. Using their collective energy, the ship propels itself towards their home planet, Ithaca. The individuals must work together to find a way off the ship before they are utilized to enable an interstellar invasion of Earth.

Making / Production

The film was shot in Canada, following the production standards of a typical mid-budget sci-fi thriller. With special attention to the representation of the alien ship and the use of visual effects, the production team has managed to create an intriguing environment that is both believable and visually impressive.

Actors

• James Gallanders as John Brighton: He strategically portrayed an ex-military personnel, providing a balance of hardness and vulnerability that helped bring the character to life.
• Deragh Campbell as Sera: Showed range and depth in her portrayal of an alien-human hybrid and the pivotal character in the plot.
• Daniel Fathers as 'Zac': His character is a hardened criminal who brings an edge to the dynamics within the ship. Fathers delivers a credible performance, complementing the intensity of the plot.
• Konima Parkinson-Jones as Rhonda: She wonderfully plays a street-smart woman with a hardened outer shell and a desire to protect those around her.
• Alex Woods as Perry Bulman: He brings an innocence and naiveté to the group, encapsulating a young, inexperienced man out of his depth.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a Canadian production, a country not typically associated with space-related Sci-Fi Thrillers.
• The name 'Ithaca' in Project Ithaca is a throwback to Homer's Odyssey, indicating a long journey home.

Quotes

• "We were chosen because we're warriors."
• "Time is not a linear construct."
• "We can only move forward when we let go of the past."

Music / Soundtrack

• The music for Project Ithaca was composed by Todd Bryanton, with an atmospheric score that complements the film’s plot and visuals.

Unfortunately, our sources do not indicate any specific awards upon this movie.