PHANTOM QUARTZ

Short,

France

2024

Runtime, min

Nolan Le, a former DGSE agent, aspires to lead an ordinary life with his daughter after several years of service, but fate intervened differently. He sees his routine turned upside down the day when a mysterious agency initiates contact with him and shares some critical information: an international team of archeologists discovered the “Phantom Quartz”, at the bottom of Lake Titicaca. While it looks like an ordinary mineral stone, it is unique because of its geographical location. It’s indeed located at the exact intersection of telluric lines, which gives the stone powerful energetic properties of great interest for several governmental institutions. The agency fears that the current displacement of the Quartz will drastically accelerate the overthrow of the energetic equilibrium of the planet, which would result in an increase of natural disasters that already threaten numerous population groups around the globe. Nolan accepts the mission and is sent to Bolivia to intercept the stone that is conveyed by an armed team of mercenaries on their way to La Paz airport. Nolan embarks on a high-risk mission where a chase will lead him to rough and explosive battles with the mercenaries. After a long fight, he finally recovers the stone and returns home. Back home, while spending time with his daughter, he gets the feeling that the future of the next generations is at risk. He realizes that his mission is far from over and that he needs to go back to the agency and pledge his life to the fight against the political decisions that threaten the balance of the planet.

Director:

Marc David

Selections and Awards:

REVIEWS:

A kind, beautiful, and life-affirming film, more like a fairy tale. I really enjoyed it. The fight scenes, chases, and special effects were impressive — the car flip was spectacular, though the fire looked a bit animated. I appreciated the delicacy — no brutal violence or excessive blood. Thank you!

Live Screenings Attendee

In just 13 minutes, Phantom Quartz establishes a high-stakes premise and executes it with technical flair. But I wonder — did the short format limit your ability to explore deeper character motivations, especially Nolan's inner conflict?

Caleb Dubois

Okay, that flaming body stunt? Respect. And the fight on the moving vehicle — that takes serious trust and timing. You don’t fake that kind of risk. How many takes did you need for that car sequence? And were the bikes all stunt riders?

Miguel Torielli

Yo, that drop into the jungle with the drone shot — pure Ghost Recon vibes! And the fight choreography, especially the one in the convoy scene, felt super raw and grounded. Any martial arts consultant on board?

Live Screenings Attendee

Man, the chase scenes were wild! Cars, bikes, explosions — I was hooked. But hey, what happens next? That look Nolan gives at the end... is there a sequel coming?

Antonio Domingo

That moment when Nolan plays hide and seek with his daughter before the mission? I literally teared up. It made the stakes feel so real.

Alfredo Gaitanaros

Gotta say, the stunt coordination here was tight. You guys made it look effortless — but I know it takes real precision. Were those all practical stunts, or did you mix in some CGI?

Jorge Rodriguez