Solar Horizon, an independent science-fiction film from WSTstudios, is set in Welwyn Garden City. Its poster carries a 2027 date. Here is what the team sent us.

An independent science-fiction film called Solar Horizon is being made by a small studio that says its story is set in Welwyn Garden City.

The film comes from WSTstudios, and its maker, Imeth Kannangara, got in touch with Welwyn Online this week asking for help getting it noticed. “I’m working on indie science-fiction movie and it would mean the world to me if you would please help me bring some publicity to it so it gets recognised,” the studio wrote.

When we asked whether the film had a connection to the town, the answer was short and direct: “The movie is also based in Welwyn Garden City.”

The cast and crew

WSTstudios has sent us the names of the people making the film:

  • Imeth K.: creator, director, producer and actor
  • Luke H.: actor and co-producer
  • Emilio R.: actor
  • Mathilda J.: actress
  • Oscar A.: actor and voice actor
  • Andrei T.

Filming was due to start on 5 October.

What the studio has shown so far

The official poster shows two silhouetted figures, one upside down above the other, facing a glowing purple ring over a lake at night, with the title and 2027 at the bottom. The studio has not told us what the date stands for, and we have not been given a release date or a running time.

WSTstudios also sent three photographs, which it describes as photos and stills from the movie. They are quiet, green scenes rather than spaceships: a path and benches under willow trees, a wooden fence beside a large tree, and a wide stretch of open water under a cloudy sky. The studio has not told us where each was taken, so we have not guessed.

Looking through a gap in a wooden fence past a large tree trunk towards a paved path, a parked bicycle, an information board and a person standing by water in the background
A wooden fence and a tree beside a path in a still from Solar Horizon. Photo: supplied by WSTstudios
A person sitting on a wooden bench beside a curving path under weeping willow trees, with a large leaf in the foreground
A bench beside a path under willow trees in a still from Solar Horizon. Photo: supplied by WSTstudios
A wide lake reflecting white clouds and blue sky, with tall poplar trees on the far bank and reeds in the foreground
A lake under a cloudy sky. Photo: supplied by WSTstudios

The teaser trailer

WSTstudios has since sent a short teaser trailer for the film.

The Solar Horizon teaser trailer. Video: supplied by WSTstudios

What it means for you

For now, Solar Horizon is a project in progress rather than a film you can book a ticket for. If you live in Welwyn Garden City, you may recognise some of the places on screen when it is finished. The studio says it is happy to share more information, images and details, and we will report the release date and any local screening when they are announced.

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