Teaser Trailer For Short Sci-Fi Film ‘Burden’
Check out the following teaser for Burden, an independent short sci-fi film from upcoming director Michael David Lynch.
Yes, that’s the voice of Peter Cullen, aka Optimus Prime in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Burden follows the story of a lone ‘Watcher’ named Calik who, on the eve of an Alien invasion, must decide between his sworn duty to flee the planet or defy his instructions and battle the alien threat to save Earth.
The film has been nominated for ‘Best Sci Fi’ at the Action on Film International Film festival, as well as Best Sound Design and Best Special Effects. The AOF awards will be handed out on July 31. Additionally Burden has been nominated for Best Film USA at the International Film Festival in Ireland.
Burden will see its world premiere at the Laemmle Theater in Pasadena on July 25 at 4pm.
Visit the Official Burden Website here.


July 12th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Dude that’s great news. I will be sure to spread the word.
July 12th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
This looks awesome!!! I’ve been waiting for a new alien invasion movie!!!
July 12th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Wow that looks so dope. What a ride. Can’t wait to see it on the big screen in all its glory.
July 12th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
WOW!! THIS LOOKS AMAZING!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE WHOLE MOVIE – I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR A GOOD SCI-FI ALIEN INVASION FILM, ABOUT TIME!!
July 12th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
OMG! PETER CULLIN! THAT’S COOL!!! EFFECTS LOOK AWESOME AND THE MUSIC WAS COOL TOO!
July 13th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
What an awesome finished production and best wishes for your showing at the film festivals this coming year! I am sure you will win lots of awards for your hard work! Job well done…
July 21st, 2009 at 8:31 am
This is awesome…!
Can’t wait to see it on the big screen.
Wish you all the best.
July 26th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
BURDEN’s July 25th Premiere at 4pm sold out!!! They added a 2nd screening at 5:15 and that sold out too!! The world premiere was amazing!