BEFORE OBLIVION is a film that uses science fiction: speculative, science-based depictions of phenomena that are not necessarily accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial life forms, alien worlds, extrasensory perception, and time travel, often along with futuristic elements such as spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, interstellar space travel or other technologies. Science fiction films have often been used to focus on political or social issues, and to explore philosophical issues like the human condition. In many cases, tropes derived from written science fiction may be used by filmmakers ignorant of or at best indifferent to the standards of scientific plausibility and plot logic to which written science fiction is traditionally held.
Donald MacGilicutty
has directed features, pilots, documentaries, webisodes, commercials, PSA’s, music videos and an award winning short film “MAX”. "MAX" was honored as Best Short Film at five film festivals along with being an International Cinematographer's Guild Showcase Award Winner. He continues to combine his directing skills with expertise as a cinematographer, editor and producer and is currently in development on TV and feature film projects. Donald is an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and was a 2012 nominee for the Steven B. Sample Teaching and Mentoring Award. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Donald is married to Jane Parsons a television and film producer and production accountant, and they have four fabulous kids and reside in Pasadena, CA.
