Beyond Darkness is not merely a science fiction horror short film; it’s a visual and emotional journey, drawing its roots from Tery Spataro's original science fiction horror picture book with the same name. This film adaptation delves deeply into the metaphorical use of a black hole, which serves as a powerful representation of emotional anguish and turmoil. The black hole is not just a cosmic phenomenon but a poignant symbol of how internal struggles can consume and fragment the soul. Accepted into AIFILM3 Film and Art Festival 2024 Accepted into JAXFuse Film Festival 2024 the only AI film accepted Accepted into Cine Vista Oasis Film Awards selected Beyond Darkness for an award..."demonstrated exceptional creativity, technical prowess, and storytelling, and we are honored to showcase it as part of our festival." Based on Beyond Darkness, Tery Spataro's best selling picture book of the same title: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Darkness-When-Died-Space/dp/B0BRC4P6ZR Beyond Darkness Hits the Big Screen https://www.teryspataro.com/beyond-darkness-hits-the-big-screen/ Creating Beyond Darkness (book) https://www.teryspataro.com/creating-beyond-darkness-paperback/