The Ore is an short science fiction film set in an fossil fuel depleted earth. It tells the story of Maven Varkaus that searches for an answer for earth's energy problems and Elsa that looks for her son.
Cinematography
Stunning empty-world visuals on obviously tiny budget.
Acting
Chambliss carries crushing maternal grief in minimal screen time.
Practical Effects
Resourceful production design sells collapsed civilization cheaply.
Director
Sam Balcomb
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Balcomb and Soff made this as proof-of-concept for features; it played festivals but never expanded.
Released during 2006 peak oil panic, it now hits harder amid actual climate anxiety and energy crises.
US
