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Nearly three years ago, French filmmaker Olivier Parthonnaud was one of the few to believe in Stereoscopic 3D (S3D) as a viable release format. While James Cameron worked on Avatar in New Zealand, Parthonnaud began moving forward in France with Australian Producer Laura Sivis, and a small but experienced Stereoscopic 3D team.     Parthonnaud wanted to prove that it was technically possible to make a sci-fi live action film in S3D. Sivis says investors were initially reluctant to back the technology because of the cost and the fact that many saw it as a passing fad. "People didn't wish to invest the manpower or resources required to get up to speed," she recalls.

Back in June we reported on a new 3D holodeck thriller that was in development called Station 21. At the time we knew that French director, Olivier Parthonnaud, had already made a short sales promo for the project and that it was shown at Cannes. Well, here it is gang.

Showcasing the basic story of a rampaging hologram and technology run amok, the promo is decent, but also showcases the 3D effect Parthonnaud is aiming for. It's really the 3D that makes this special so hopefully some of you have red-cyan 3D glasses.

Synopsis:

Christmas, lunar Station 21: some scientists accidentally create twenty psycho-killer interactive holograms who take over the station. Some survivors fight back...

You can check out the sales promo after the break.

Just as an aside, the striking narration is done by actor Paul Bandey who has been in some genre stuff like Immortal (Ad Vitam) and Hitman

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It's like the Holodeck with the safety protocols turned off! Written and directed by Olivier Parthonnaud, Station 21 had a promo teaser shot which played at the Cannes Market and while I've emailed asking for a copy there has been no response. Whatever it is, it sounds bloody awesome, too bad I can't find anymore.

Christmas, lunar Station 21: some scientists accidentally create twenty psycho-killer interactive holograms who take over the station. Some survivors fight back...

More as it comes!