DEAL - A Thousand Suns / Episode 4

Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.
The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.
www.1Ksuns.com
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DEAL - Episode 4
Directed by Macgregor
Written by Phil Gelatt
Synopsis:
Chased across an increasingly harsh landscape, a lone rebel goes to ground, only to find herself face-to-face with older, darker, forces.
Director Quote:
We spent weeks choreographing a sequence inspired by the sharp, fast-cut movements of Japanese warrior films, mixed with the rough brutality of Scandinavian culture. It's a unique fusion, half samurai elegance and half Viking ferocity.
Episode 1 / ICE
• ICE - A Thousand Suns ...
Episode 2 / RED
• RED - A Thousand Suns ...
Episode 3 / EXODUS
• EXODUS - A Thousand Su...
Episode 4 / DEAL
• DEAL - A Thousand Suns...
Episode 5 / BUG
• BUG - A Thousand Suns ...
Episode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND”
• "TOMORROW LAND" - A Th...

[@nicholasdentonprotsack]

I am the cellist that performed the solo in the middle of this flick. So great to see it finally released to the world! A brilliant piece of short film.

[@blackmilk_studio]

Thanks for reaching out! Your cello solo was amazing in the film. Glad you enjoyed how it all turned out!

[@nicholasdentonprotsack]

@@blackmilk_studio Totally! A real treat to work with Rhian Sheehan on it (a legend in the film music world). Keep up the amazing work!

[@AlixLane8]

!!!! I get chills at that moment every time! So good.

[@nicholasdentonprotsack]

@@AlixLane8 Thanks so much! Glad to hear it added something small but still special.

[@RhianSheehanMusic]

@@AlixLane8 So lovely reading this Alix. You are brilliant in this episode. And I was very lucky to have Nicholas onboard and play so beautifully on this score. 🙏

[@JoelEmberson]

The level of consideration and care in these shorts is mind-blowing. They keep you wanting more, leaving mystery intact. Amazing sound design, acting, VFX and cinematography.

[@blackmilk_studio]

Glad you like them!

[@scutaalexandru5319]

I’m a big sci-fi enthusiast, and these episodes are way above current Hollywood movies. You manage to tell enough so the audience understands the context, but also let enough space to figure some stuff out. It’s a perfect balance. I hate movies where the audience is treated like a child. Your story telling style is perfect. I also love the visual effects and atmosphere. I’m happy I discovered your channel.

[@dezinguy]

Well-said!

[@thechugdude]

It's because corporate executives have not gotten their hands on it yet.

[@holostro]

Comparing a short film with a full length movie isn't the same, sci fi shorts work so well because the story tellers doesn't have the responsibility to conclude the tale. Id be more impressed if they managed to fill a 1 hour and 30 min movie using this concept

[@scutaalexandru5319]

@@holostrothere are plenty of full length movies with an open end. On the same note, the first episode of this series had a pretty clear conclusion. It's not like the lack of conclusion makes this series so compelling.

[@scutaalexandru5319]

@@thechugdude Corporate executives could make a lot of money even with complex stories. The problem I see with current movies is the lack of risk taking. Corporations want to make a lot of money while playing it safe.

[@bobbressi5414]

This is the future of entertainment. The big production companies no longer know how to tell a story. How to hook the audience and keep them interested. Everything today is fast edits and scene jumping. Dune is a masterful exception to this rule. Expansive environments. Extended shots that keep you fixated on the action. These smaller production houses are far more like that.

[@charliebee5154]

Whenever I hear "this is the future of" anything, I always think : what about right now? Have you generated mass interest right now? They usually never have. Anywho, the format failed in the late 60's, 90's, late 00's, and it'll most likely fail again. It's not the future of amything yet.

[@charliebee5154]

Oh, this is great though. :)

[@KEV19019]

Exactly. Most marvel or dc films have too many similar humor scenes, over used, cringe cgi that looks way too bad. Dune 1 and 2 are my favourite movies. Interstellar close behind. Those are true masterpieces. Tenet, Oppenheimer, John Wick, Equalizer are amazing too. But many big studios just dont deserve the money they have. They have too much, and start destroying themselves. As entertaining as the films can be sometimes, its just all the same and cringe. This is PURE ART

[@fun-with-purpose1436]

These episodes give dune a run for its money.

[@maddiehad]

I agree with you but Dune is pretentious trash.

[@craigsurette3438]

The shot at 3:20 of the gas giant and rings filling the night sky, illustrating that the story was set on one of that planet's moons was both excellent worldbuilding, and absolutely gorgeous !

[@hefeibao]

Yeah, tell me what you want to tell me, without telling me. Sublime.

[@duffahtolla]

I'm so blind. I missed that!

[@LordFalconsword]

Watch Pitch Black. They do this to great effect.

[@AenesidemusOZ]

Without a word being given breath,mthe scene is set.

[@jonathanj.3695]

Every episode of this series is just making me want more from each one. More context. More story. More world building and a more cohesive universe... I want to know what's going to happen to all of these characters, but every episode is it's own story that just ends in a cliffhanger.

[@SK-S2N]

who is this guy? why doesnt he have millions of subscribers with such high quality content ?

[@christianj1584]

Maybe just maybe because there are only visuals without a compelling story? I said maybe. You are right about asking yourself that question.

[@squeakeththewheel]

because the shorts are too short. I lost interest.

[@guyh3403]

I prefer DUST.

[@Dazenil]

each and every one of these can be made into a full size movie, well done

[@RodBarnes]

This is just an awesome series of shorts. So very well done!

[@z-beeblebrox]

DAMN she crossed a lot of biomes. I guess that's the funny thing about moons. They seem big when you're on em, but they take up less room than you think

[@EdBender]

😂😂😂

[@basitalviii]

Bravo MacGregor! ... looking forward to a feature length.

[@dragonshoarddesign3094]

This one needs a full series PLEASE CONSIDER IT!!!

[@nebisevil]

I want a feature length trilogy of this story and this world. Actually I want one of all of the 1000 suns shorts. Every single one is mind-blowing, gripping and intense in a short time. Visually they are stunning and exceptional. Please do more.

[@jolu7019]

Not only is the movie great but so is the music. Very powerful 👏

[@RhianSheehanMusic]

🙏🏼

[@krispypriest5116]

WOW. Being First Nation Mi'kmaq this really hit hard. I live in Ontario where this legend is. The Wendigo is both horrifying and beautiful. In my head cannon for this film he/she (it?) is looking for a apprentice. 3 for 3 so far. Loving this channel.

[@blackmilk_studio]

this is amazing to read !

[@blackmilk_studio]

I'm glad someone delved deep and figured out what's behind this story. Congratulations! From Wikipedia: The wendigo is often said to be a malevolent spirit, sometimes depicted as a creature with human-like characteristics, which possesses human beings. It is said to cause its victims a feeling of insatiable hunger, the desire to eat other humans, and the propensity to commit murder.

[@Mindboggles]

@@blackmilk_studio All you gotta do is be a Wendigoon fan and you'll reach enlightenment when it comes to the Wendigo and similar myths and cryptids :D

[@bluevanimaging9998]

The stories are gripping and intriguing and excellently realised, very engaging. Also they make a great set together. Very well done, will look out for more of this!

[@Ironwill_Games]

Felt like Horizon mixed with Hellblade. Can’t wait for the full movie.

[@IFibreOpticI]

Came here to say similar! Very much reminded me of Hellblade during the last third of this short!

[@DragonMcNexuss]

Yeah, that was my exact feeling with it as well!

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

with a hint of slavic mythology

[@HondEpic]

The comment I was looking for

[@trendthis364]

These four mins has made me feel more than the movies out in the theater

[@tjwright-df2cu]

Loving the different movie genre styles in this series. Well made. Great visuals, story lines, SFX, suspense building, good characterizations & fabulous acting in each episode. Really hooks you in. Slick production too. The music & sound effects really create & add to the atmosphere too. Looking forward to more.

[@selinov]

This one needs a video game publishing deal… IMMEDIATELY! 👾

[@janithananndagoda7679]

Amazing sound design

[@jimsmith556]

Fantastic cinematography, story and actors. Truly incredible work.

[@blackmilk_studio]

Thank you very much!

[@TheCarmacon]

@@blackmilk_studio What was the budget for this series? Absolutely stunning. The actors, the makeup, effects, the sound mixing! I wasn't ready for this!

[@supamarx5782]

Don't you just hate it when after a hard being stabbed and then walking across the surface of your world, a salesman bangs on the door and wakes you up from a lie in?

[@jimfarrell4635]

I think a lot of folks are missing the point of these shorts. In my view they are mostly about atmosphere and tone. Criticisms about coherent story and the practicality of crossing hundreds of miles of biome while critically injured are justified but not really relevant. As a showcase for what is possible on a micro budget these are outstanding. I look forward to seeing more. One thing that would be interesting would be a short companion film to each episode showing how the FX shots were done.

[@samo1kralj]

SPOILER: in the end monster helped her heal her wounds, and she clipped his fingernails

[@signymallory8006]

😂

[@gridcoregilry666]

😂

[@harrybridges8258]

Stunning

[@100jeichelle]

I’m loving the other-worldly landscapes of this series. It’s setting my imagination on fire 🔥 please keep them coming!

[@S2KPHD]

Letting the audience figure things out instead of telling you. Superb writing!

[@bigmekboy175]

On one hand yeah, less is more, but on the other hand I NEED to know what the bargain was!

[@videolabguy]

It's a well produced film. But, these non-ending endings are just very lazy or inept writing. A good story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Sue your teachers!

[@beepboop8184]

Emil "Keep It Simple, Stupid" Pagliarulo wouldn't understand what is the "superb" writing. Or what "writing" is to begin with.

[@Mindboggles]

​@@videolabguy A good story has a beginning, a middle, and an end < this does follow those specific criteria though... This might be an 'okay' story(youth would call it mid), instead of a 'good' one. (Mainly talking from a writing perspective in general, and not as a screenwriter) A few things come to mind, but the lack of a basic story beat is not the reason. You could argue that it lacks a conclusion, but that is by no means a requirement. If I were to guess, as a self-taught writer, the person writing is just winging it and is more interested in the filming and visual process. He'd benefit from having an actual writer on board. Even if it's only to go through his script and point stuff out. You do not have to do everything yourself :) Some people will do that for free, though there's a risk of them stealing ideas unless you write a contract.

[@Mindboggles]

@@beepboop8184 While it's not because of the reasons he stated, this isn't good writing. It's okay writing, and I am being a bit generous there. It's still a decent short film because it's made up for in other departments.

[@janconradie7101]

This is my favorite of the 4 episodes thus far. No agenda, no message, just filming an intriguing story. I hope this 1 continues because something good is forming.

[@DavidW-n5z]

These are all so amazing. Sharing this anthology to every one i know

[@jis87BE]

WOW, just WOW!!!

[@pawsart]

all i can say is wow! to all of these. vfx, sound design, cinematography, and such sharp diverse stories and scripts delivered in around 4 minutes! any of these could be the start of, or part of of a bigger story!

[@DePirre]

NAHA! NO WAY YOU'RE ENDING IT AT THAT POINT! I need to know more. What deal? What help? Where doesn't she wanna go back to? NAHA you can't deliver these amazing stories and just let me hanging 💀 That's it I'm manifesting rn that these stories or at least this one gets to be the proper full length movie it deserves 🕯️🔥🔥🔥

[@blackmilk_studio]

Glad you like it, if death itself was showing up on your deathbed, what deal would you make?

[@testerjohnson7940]

>I need to know more The main problem here is the author himself doesn't know more.

[@DePirre]

@@blackmilk_studio I have no idea. Probably shit myself 😂

[@ancientbuilds3764]

@@DePirre Been there to QR01. That is not a place you want to go to. I just want to forget. Yes we can do interdimensional travel pretty easy. You understand it with your mind. Been there done that. No living biopsy. Then back again. Just watch sci-fi.

[@jacobhyten]

Nice job McGregor! Awesome fight scene, awesome landscapes, scary monster and realistic actions. Awesome!

[@paperdollwizard]

Would love to see a longer version of this one. There's definitely a lot more to this story.

[@UnchartedWorlds]

Camera works in opening scene didn't even to be steady or smooth for us to buy the scene, its all sold to us with gret sound effects work! Sound effects guy did a great job!

[@ianboswell]

This feels like a Warlock's origin story

[@lolololalala8225]

Warlock is male, she is not.

[@faultycommodity]

This is how the Fighter Multi-classed to Warlock. Nicely done!

[@freddiemossberg7204]

This and the previous shorts is exactly what I need in my life.

[@skillcapshu3071]

Every Single of these short stories is so much above most of the current sci fi stuff. This is great and sets up for whole movies. Awesome!

[@area2378]

Bruuuuuuuuh!!! This is "leaving one on the edge" on whole new(cosmic) level. 👏👏👏

[@jnava1803]

Please make a serie!!! I´ll pay every cent to watch it.

[@alruiz5096]

This could work as a serious rival to the Star Wars franchise. Well done and executed.😊

[@VictorHugo-kr9ed]

2:11 - 2:36 absolutely beautiful! Great job

[@blackmilk_studio]

Thank you very much!

[@jreyes2464]

@@blackmilk_studio please, what is the music piece on that section?

[@blackmilk_studio]

original music by Rhian Sheehan

[@USNCBSLIXXX]

That woman applying herbs to her wounds and the look on her face, reminded me of the poem Master Chief Urgayle recites in G I Jane: "A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself." Excellent series Blackmilk Studios. Thank you.

[@delancyj67]

I'm getting some real "Clan of The Cave Bear" vibes from this short.

[@SaturdayMorningToyCollector]

This is my favorite one so far. So damn good.

[@PoisonousRakun]

If they can produce something longer, I'd buy it!

[@AenesidemusOZ]

You ARE going to do a story for every one of the one thousand suns, right? Right? A modern take on the One Thousand Nights and One Night tales.

[@augustochuko]

I am blown away. How does this not have more views? In a world where the internet is oversaturated with vapid mindless low effort content this was like finding a rare jewel, a breath of fresh air. There is so much creativity and vision here. Please do not stop making these videos.

[@umairfareed2036]

just blown by the quality. I'm writing such a short film and this is a great inspiration for me

[@connyjohnson855]

So she makes a deal with the wendigo/devil and lives on...but under what circumstances are we left to ponder.

[@twistedcitizen5739]

More shorts on the same story line would be great. Love everything about these videos!

[@HondEpic]

Hellblade: Senua's Horizon This reminded me a lot of Hellblade and Horizon Zero Dawn (both are games). Excellent work, glad I discovered this channel 😎

[@robharper2078]

Blackmilk clearly knows what it's doing. Feature-length movie coming?

[@procerusgigas]

Movies used to be like this. Not anymore. Would pay good money to watch this full.

[@seanrunyan8928]

Best one yet IMO, I need more of this story!

[@Astrullum]

Excellent

[@taraanura5942]

I didn't want it to endI I like her already!

[@DennisMoore664]

He's like a dealer who gives you a taste for free then makes you jones for more.

[@AenesidemusOZ]

Man, do I want to see more of this story!

[@deadfresh5]

Amazin series!!!!

[@JamesMarcosChocolate]

Geez these are really great and well done. The mythos is quite intriguing and engaging! Wish this one was longer - I want to see the rest of this story! Bravo, you just got another subscriber!

[@Antrepeas]

Fan-ta-stic! Speachless! And those sceneries!

[@rayonegroofficial1080]

This has been in the cinemas!!!! its amazing!!! art and story!!! greatings from Argentina!!!!

[@sarge712]

This is epic. Please continue this specific storyline. There’s so much potential here.

[@TheDigiVault]

That’s beautiful work man. Love this channel.

[@eloyc4245]

Loved this! More like these, please!

[@Epyon2007]

this reminds me of a dream I had once where thing came out of the forest to warm me about the future.

[@braihahmed8308]

The cinematography 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gustavopolanco6925]

This looks amazing

[@taraanura5942]

Audio was so clear .... stunning.

[@MuratYLDZ974]

The visual effects are very good, but the acting is great.

[@paparapira]

too great

[@Reizack]

It´is stunning the quality of all the short films. ¡Bravo!

[@johanmoreno4165]

Tiene una coreografía impresionante y en tan pocos minutos, incluso lo hace mucho mejor que grandes producciones, que bonito ver arte asi de bien logrado ❤

[@saeedzare2410]

5 Min better than Rebel Moon 1 and 2

[@alexandruscortariu375]

i`m also listenting!

[@overhauled7918]

damn that was cool.. need to finish this story though

[@micbro1]

I like the visual effects and atmosphere, they are better than in many main stream productions. But the stories are too short to dive into.

[@robertfrost6522]

I'm Listening....

[@flexhoncho6272]

Really great work, Blackmilk Studio!

[@blackmilk_studio]

Thanks a lot!

[@davross_au]

Wow .. Epic

[@NavajoNinja]

"This is not the blood of our mother earth; this is black milk(oil) and it will feed the bellies of our great ships to conquer the galaxy."

[@Terry_Raphala]

i love this channel you guys your the best

[@har478]

Thanks❤

[@КонстантинМос-е3ц]

Treat the wound? Sew it up? A bandage? No, I'll run and go to bed, enjoying the nightmares.

[@info_fox]

Dude.... we need to know the rest of this story.... you can't do this to us

[@ryche.rising]

Wendigo Feelings

[@hanspiechoki7521]

Amazing content

[@brianb3295]

Fantastic short series!

[@christiandebney1989]

Great work on all of these.

[@angryb0b-f7n]

Ive got to admit these are really good. Each episode displays attention to details and a lot of careful thought into the production value. Hopefully these can be taken further into longer episodes with some good backing :)

[@testerjohnson7940]

You are so easy to entertain

[@angryb0b-f7n]

@@testerjohnson7940 you dont like them?

[@testerjohnson7940]

@@angryb0b-f7n overall visual is kinda okay, but most of the stories are shallow and straightforward (and the DEAL epospde is, moreover, just empty let's be honest). And they even fucked up scene lighting in the RED episode.

[@angryb0b-f7n]

@@testerjohnson7940 May be so but I imagine he's limited by budget to tell a story in so much time. I thought the visuals are very good, Deal (i thought) has potential for something much bigger) and the whole idea of something like this is to generate interest and possible backing for something bigger. Look at Oats Studios, bigger budget and more story time.

[@journeysands2622]

DO NOT MAKE THE DEAL!!!

[@rpesel]

Nah, the creature looks trustworthy

[@journeysands2622]

@@rpesel lol

[@wilsonrcioffi5471]

parece aquelas series, dos anos cinquenta, sem pé nem cabeça, que eram apresentadas por Alfred witckoc.kkkkkkkk

[@global_nomad.]

" I'm listening"........

[@PapadopoulosSotiris]

He took his time to make th deal !!!!!

[@HarisKhan-i3l]

Bloody hell what a fk.. Very beautiful cinematography. Vfx background score.. One one shot is very beautiful... After many days something good was seen

[@wilknoble6072]

Looked as if she was walking across the world of Kenshi :)

[@Talematros]

absolutely fantastic!