Invadr February 2026 Newsletter

Greetings SciFi Fans! Earlybird submissions for the 2026 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival end February 28th, so be sure to submit your films now and save! Brooklyn SciFi Alumni filmmakers can request a waiver code for free entry via this form.

This month, we're excited to share an amazing double feature of the original 1978 Superman and 1989 Batman, with an epic trivia battle, at the spectacular United Palace Theater located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, on Sunday, February 22nd. Check out this 100% AI-free trailer for details.

Looking ahead to March, we have the next episode of Deep Space Degenerates dropping on March 3rd. Make sure to capture the premier episode, now live on their YouTube channel.

The Sci Fi Book Club selection for March is Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon the Deep, from 1992. Meet up and discuss online March 15th.

Brooklyn SciFi heads to SXSW in Austin, TX, to check out all the new films and report back in next month's Invadr newsletter. We're working on launching our beta of Cyber Club, an independent channel for filmmakers and fans, to demo at SXSW. Join now for free! Details on all this and more are below.

Don't forget Brooklyn SciFi alumnus and fan favorite film, SYNC drops on Amazon and Fandango next month. Make sure to check it out!

As always, reply to this newsletter to get involved or ask questions. We're listening!

DEEP SPACE DEGENERATES

Episode 002 – Personal Boundaries Are a Myth

Chaos continues on March 03, 2026. HR has been notified.

Lore's walk through the space station spirals into a series of escalating disasters. A public service announcement reminds travelers to report sentient robots — foreshadowing future problems involving Sprite, SlingerBot, and NurseBot. A holocall from Lore's mother becomes unbearable when Grandma joins in. Two slug porters break into a fight nearby. Captain Zaw, still fleeing his wedding party, comes face-to-face with a bear-sized weevil. Yes — a weevil the size of a bear.

Everything overlaps. Nothing resolves. Everyone is uncomfortable.

Welcome to Deep Space Degenerates — where personal boundaries are a myth and chaos is standard operating procedure.

Superman '78 & Batman '89

Double-Feature at United Palace Theater
Sunday, Feb. 22nd, Upper West Side, Manhattan

What happens when two legends of justice share the same screen? On February 22 (the 96th anniversary of our opening day), Movies at the Palace presents a double-feature showdown of Superman (1978) and Batman (1989) — two iconic films that redefined the modern superhero and inspired generations to find the courage within. As part of our Season of Courage, this screening explores what it means to stand up for others—whether it's Superman's unwavering faith in humanity or Batman's fearless fight for a city lost to corruption. Together, these timeless stories remind us that courage takes many forms: compassion, conviction, and the choice to act when others cannot.

Check out the trailer for details

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THE SCI FI BOOK CLUB MARCH BOOK

A Fire Upon the Deep - Vernor Vinge

Widely regarded among science fiction readers and critics as one of the standout space opera novels of its era, A Fire Upon the Deep has been on my radar for a while but hasn't made it to our survey. I was glad to see it immediately selected by membership. It's especially touted in hard sci-fi circles, so it will be a good follow-up after a more fantasy-leaning novel in Black Sun.

SciFi Book Club Meetup
Join Us Online - Sunday, Mar 15 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

More About the Book:
Much of A Fire Upon the Deep's reputation comes from its innovative world building and unique alien culture. Vinge is generally praised for his writing chops and for being able to balance the concept and the details. As reported in this interesting Wired article, the novel "...juggles dozens of characters and plot lines without ever becoming confusing. Science fiction author Abby Goldsmith [says] '...plotwise it's stunning...the work shows. The amount of time and effort he put into thinking it through, I really admire that.'" All this said, I've heard that it can be a slow start for some readers and a hill to climb at the beginning. But once it gets going, it's hard to put down. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one!To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF. If you haven't had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.

To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF. If you haven't had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion. Not able to join us in person for events? The Sci Fi Book Club is on Discord. Join us and keep the conversation going.

Brooklyn SciFi and the team at Cyber-NY are working on something new. We're building an independent network for film professionals to share and monetize their work while connecting with fans. Our hope is to create a community with a year-round presence that encourages collaboration and the development of an independent streaming platform.

We're looking for intrepid filmmakers to join our beta for free by creating an account profile and uploading several films they're okay with sharing. We won't make your work public without prior consent, and our admin tools allow for self-management and deletion of videos.

We hope you'll join us on this journey as we navigate the changing landscape of art house cinema and independent film. Please sign up for our private beta if you're interested, or reply to this email with questions.

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival is
Now Open For Submissions For 2026
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Slamdance returns to Los Angeles for its second year, continuing to champion fearless independent storytelling. With a lineup featuring daring shorts, bold features, and innovative programming, the festival is shaping up to be more exciting than ever—stay tuned for announcements about new films, special events, and surprises in store this year. Festival Passes starting at $50.

Slamdance's 31st festival will take place in Los Angeles from February 19-25, 2026. The virtual festival will take place from February 24th - March 6th, 2026.

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Double-Feature at United Palace