Is it possible for a struggling independent film director to make a science fiction film today for less than a million dollars? It doesn’t seem likely but it could be possible if the director is driven, highly creative and blessed with a team of uniquely gifted collaborators. That was certainly the case for Russian émigré Slava Tsukerman in 1982 when he embarked on his American feature film debut, Liquid Sky. Made for approximately $500,000 and produced during a 28-day shooting schedule, the film became an overnight sensation, winning special awards at film festivals around the globe and attracting adventurous filmgoers to a long run at New York City midnight movie screenings.