When an orphaned boy is encountered by visitors from a distant world, he must face the threat of being taken from his new found family, forever.

David Holliman, a 15 year old boy, was recently abducted by aliens. They drugged him, they experimented on him... and they left something behind. When the aliens return to reclaim whats theirs, they open up a path for David. A path away from a system he’s grown to hate. And so he pursues the creatures until he strikes a deal...

"Can my brother come?"

Steven Holliman, 5, is dragged into this deal unwillingly and selfishly by a boy who just wants an escape. It’s when Mr. and Mrs. Greene reveal their intentions of adoption that David rethinks his rash choice and must fight the alien’s immense power to stay with his family and kid brother.

Tackling themes of found family, brotherly love, and the supernatural, The Sound of Light is an emotional and exciting sci-fi film powered by a team of creative, passionate student filmmakers who are working hard to do it justice.

If you liked E.T., Signs, or Close Encounters of the Third Kind, then The Sound of Light is for you.

A statement from the director: 

I’ve always been drawn to the science fiction genre, as both a writer/director and as an audience member myself. Ever since childhood, otherworldly tales danced in my mind. And today as a storyteller, I want to explore the relationship between the status quo of our world and the infinite possibilities of what lies beyond—beyond our atmosphere, beyond our perception and beyond our understanding of the universe. 

My approach to sci-fi is inspired by a variety of different models. I love the unseen terror of Signs by M. Night Shyamalan, the hopefulness of Contact by Robert Zemeckis, the stark beauty of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001, and the wonder of Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind. These types of films inspire how I view the genre and how I craft a sci-fi story. What all these films share is that most alien stories are rarely about the aliens themselves - it’s about how our humanity is revealed through an alien lens. I am excited and inspired to continue a tradition of sci-fi storytelling into a new generation, telling stories in a timeless fashion that connect with audiences in memorable and meaningful ways. 

Although public interest in the UFO/UAP phenomenon is at an all-time high, The Sound of Light isn’t really about aliens or cryptic phenomena. This film, like so many sci-fi stories before it, is fundamentally a story about humanity - our feelings of isolation, of not belonging, and our need to be wanted and loved.  Like my award-winning sci-fi film Sona (2017), The Sound of Light is, at its heart, a story about a person, alone in their world, struggling for what their heart needs most. 

Set against the backdrop of the cosmos, my new film tells the fundamental story of human loneliness, the need for belonging, and the love of family. Audiences will see themselves in our protagonist, David. They’ll understand his struggles and connect with the impossible decisions he faces. And they will cheer him on as he fights for love and family.

To make this film, I need the financial support of friends, family and underwriters who can help me make this project a reality. Like several of my past films, I expect this to be a work that is worthy of the film festival circuit and recognition for the amazing cast and crew who will bring it to life. Thank you for any support you can offer—let’s get this film made together!

    — Adrian Pacini

Meet the Team: 

Director Adrian Pacini is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and digital content creator. He is currently in his Senior year at Tisch School of the Arts as an undergraduate in the Film and Television program. Aside from directing, Adrian is a writer and producer whose work has received over thirty Official Selections and awards at film festivals around the world, and has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal. Adrian is honored to be writing and directing The Sound of Light, and can’t wait for you all to join us on this journey.

Producer Ezra Fax is a 24-year-old New York based producer. He loves studying and portraying “slice of Life” characters you would pass on the street and normally not think twice about. He is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and is currently working as a freelance producer, director, and photographer. He has written and directed many short films. In addition to writing and directing, Ezra is an avid street photographer capturing people living their everyday lives. He is also a gaffer having worked on many student productions.

Producer Nina Sundermeyer is a New York-based producer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She is working in documentary development and production through internships with Imagine Entertainment, A24, and CNN. Currently in her senior year at NYU Tisch, she is passionate about helping fellow filmmakers realize their creative visions through producing and narrative filmmaking. 

Producer Chloe Munson has a wide variety of producing experience in areas such as motion/still photography production, high fashion production, commercial, and film production. She is currently a senior at NYU Steinhardt majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor focused in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Chloe has experience in multiple areas of the production process from marketing to screenwriting. This will be Chloe’s second collaborative project with Adrian and she is very excited to continue this relationship and work on future projects. 

Additional Crew Attached: 

Director of Photography: Sam Clegg

Assistant Director: Shaha Magdiev

Gaffer: David Melean

Key Grip: Jacob Pearl

Grips: Kate Fugitt, Najat Dakmak

1st AC: Andrew Montano

2nd AC: Sam Levine

Sound Mixer: Alec Inagamov

Production Designer: Willow Kroger

Casting Director: Katherine Boston 

Script Supervisor: Emma Parry

How Your Contributions Will be Used: 

The Sound of Light is a student-led, independent film production, meaning we are operating with a very small budget and grassroots fundraising initiatives. To support The Sound of Light is to support a passionate community of student filmmakers working hard to create a beautiful and impactful film as their final project at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Below please find a breakdown of each of our budget categories and how we intend to utilize your generous donations:

Your donations—and our vision—will not go to waste. After completing production, we intend to submit The Sound of Light to a number of well-known film festivals to garner recognition for our work. 

And if you can't donate, don’t worry! Here are some other ways you can support the film: 

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