Ascend - A Distant Transmission

A lofi sci-fi micro-film about connection, noise, and reaching beyond the ordinary "Ascend - A Distant Transmission" is a beautifully understated piece of lofi sci-fi storytelling, blending atmospheric urban visuals with an introspective electronic soundtrack to create something that feels both intimate and cosmic. Even without traditional dialogue, the film tells a clear and emotionally resonant story through: the subtitled internal monologue, the visual journey through alleys, rooftops, stairwells and neon reflections, and the meditative lofi beat that keeps everything suspended in a dreamlike hum. At its core, this is the story of a signal engineer -- alone in a noisy, neon-drenched city -- who is trying to send a message out into the void. Whether that message is a distress signal, a hope, a memory, or an invitation is up to the viewer, which is part of the film's magic.