2020: The Cosmic Mandate

In the midst of the 2020 chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the fierce California wildfires, this animated short film embarks on a space mission fueled by human resilience and the promising launch of NASA astronauts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

Susan Mey Lee Lim, the director of "The Cosmic Mandate" is a surgeon, scientist, playwright, lyricist, and the creative director of a project that explores the future relationship between humans and AI-enabled inanimate objects, tackling the increasing problems of loneliness, environmental challenges, and our role in the universe.

"2020: The Cosmic Mandate" is a compelling 13-minute journey that skillfully integrates animation, dialogue, song, and a sweeping orchestral score into a dramatic appeal for global salvation.

The film delves into the emotional intricacies of a world in crisis, set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and severe California wildfires. The narrative turns this moment of global despair into a call for action, drawing immense optimism from the historic return of NASA astronauts to space aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon.

At the film’s emotional core is the exquisite, lyrical, and dramatic piano performance by Jean-Yves THIBAUDET, while the vibrant orchestral textures provide a rich emotional backdrop. Singer Daniel Bellusci and accompanying musicians convey the mission's sincere resolve: to journey into the cosmos and discover a solution to save humanity. This short film is a profound and moving fusion of art and ambition, lifting the audience through adversity and into the promise of the stars.