single channel 2K video, 2025, 6 min 5 sec

In an elongated pan, mountain landscapes and misty images of animals are presented in an ethereal, ghostly way. Locus does not use conventional film footage, but found footage black and white photographs of UFO observations from the 1950s and 60s and online hunting videos. Although these images reveal their origins through their grainy texture, the UFOs are removed from these photos to seamlessly merge the remaining landscapes. The phenomenon of unforeseen animal death, often reported in UFO sightings, serves as a metaphor for human influence on nature. Locus intertwines photography with video to create a complex narrative that emphasizes the ambiguity of reality and fiction. The film offers an introspective look at the Western fascination and fear of extraterrestrial entities and reflects on ‘intruders’ in nature. Inspired by dystopian visions of the future Intruders explores themes of reverse colonization, ecology, and human environmental impact.