Groundswell

Groundswell is a science fiction drama about two friends who travel through a forest to find a mythical sanctuary. They hope this place, known as Groundswell, can protect them from a global apocalypse caused by an asteroid heading toward Earth. The story focuses on their journey and the uncertainty of whether their destination is a real refuge or a myth.

The short film was produced in the United Kingdom by Big Tent Films and has a runtime of five minutes. It was co-directed by Ethan Ross and Emmanuel Li, who also co-wrote the screenplay. For Emmanuel Li, this project follows his 2022 film Heart Breaker and precedes his 2024 work Spokes & Robbers.