Under The Wire Productions, in association with Seattle-based Pod Intermedia, have released the science-fiction short film “The Courier” for free online viewing.

The film, directed by Bainbridge Island resident Courtney Jones, stars Reno Wilson (co-star of the widely popular CBS hit show “Mike & Molly”) as an everyman unwitting courier who is drawn into a volatile situation when a young scientist enlists him to help expose the truth about a deadly disease wiping our humanity.

Set in the near future, this short film blends intrigue, action, comedy, and classic science fiction elements into a fast-paced thrill ride that serves as a perfect set-up to a much broader, more complex story and hints at the origins of a potential super hero character.

Jones, a former resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, has an extensive track record in Hollywood and has directed and produced feature films with stars including Henry Winkler and Ted Danson.

Under the Wire Productions, headed by Matt Berlin and Christina Berlin, has its roots in Albuquerque and currently operates in the San Francisco Bay Area.

A second film is currently in post-production.

To watch the approximately 20-minute long film, and to learn more about its production, visit www.thecouriermovie.net.