Along Came Ruby | Award-Winning Sci-Fi Short Film (Drama/Post-Apocalyptic)

Ruby crosses a ruined world to find her brother. On the road she meets an enigmatic woman whose secret rewrites everything.

This 20-minute short blends sci-fi and post-apocalyptic drama with a focus on human resilience and memory.

Starring: Alexandra Boulas as Ruby
Written & Directed by Riccardo Suriano

Watch to the end, then tell me: what choice would you make in Ruby’s place?

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From the outset, I have been determined to challenge the usual short film rules and break new ground in storytelling. Instead of adhering to the conventional approach of diving right into the center of the action, I set out to experiment and push the boundaries of the medium. Embracing the audacious vision of creating a feature film's three-act structure within the confines of a 20-minute film, I embarked on a creative journey filled with great difficulties and uncertainties. Yet, it is with immense pride that I can confidently say I have accomplished what I have been tirelessly striving for.

With "Along Came Ruby," I aimed to craft a narrative that not only entertains but also invites reflection on the human experience in the face of adversity. I sought to play with space and time, weaving together different timelines and working around time paradoxes to create a rich and thought-provoking narrative that challenges the preconceived notions of short films."

Riccardo Suriano ( Writer/Director ) : @riksuriano
Joe Katches ( DP ) : @storylitfilms
Alexandra Boulas ( Ruby ) : @alexandra.boulas
Liz Kastner ( Mystery woman ) : @lizkastner
Nicole Richter ( Ruby’s mom ) : @nicolereneerichter
Tyler Zepp ( Ruby’s dad ) : @zeppster91
Maya Bello ( Sasha the midwife ) : @themayabello
Walter Volpatto ( Colorist ) : @waltervolpatto
Piero Perilli ( VFX Supervisor ) : @pieroperilli
Bryan Mackenzie ( Gaffer ) : @thegentlemengrip
Andrew Conn ( Music Composer ) : @andrewconnmusic
Craig Vincent ( Sound Mixer ) : @craigvincent1
Quinn Gardner ( 1st AD ) : @swissarmyproduction
Patrick Pujol ( Camera Op ) : @patrickpujol
Rain Williamson ( Makeup/SFX ) : @rainfactorfx
Trevor Kleist ( Costume Designer ) : @cryptidfool
Claude Claybrook ( BTS ) : @claudeclaybrookmedia
Evan Risucci ( Drone Cinematographer ) : @evanrisuccivisuals
Brenton Ekstrand ( 1st AC ) : @cinematographer_brenton
Rolando Garcia ( 2nd AC ) : @rolandocine