Dust

emberlab
A Sci-Fi, fantasy inspired by anime and classic horror, Dust is set in a harsh and unpredictable natural environment where people have isolated themselves in an ancient city behind a massive wall. A socially marginalized tracker teams up with a black-market merchant to save the society that has rejected his way of life.
This project would not have been possible without the generous support of the Kickstarter community.
Cast:
Irezumi - Mashasi Odate
Medicine Merchant - Michael Evans Lopez
Written By: Jason Gallaty, Josh Grier & Mike Grier
Director of Photography: Michael Nie
Art Director: Eoin Colgan
Music: Theophany (Jason Gallaty)
VFX Supervisors: Philip McGuire, Hunter Schmidt, Andrew Thompson
Dust is Directed by Mike Grier and is an Ember Lab production. To find out more about the Film and Ember Lab visit: www.emberlab.com/dustpresskit/
Awards:
Dragon Con - Best Film
Hollyshorts - Best Sci-Fi
Filmquest - Best of Fest
Filmquest - Best VFX
Filmquest - Best Art Direction
Filmquest - Best Cinematography
Worldfest - Remi Award Winner

[@mr.reality3167]

I find it ironic that Triple-A companies can't even make a decent movie yet smaller guys like you can make a fantastic movie with less money

[@Helveteshit]

Difference between Money Hogging companies and Devoted creators.

[@therocketteddy6624]

Triple-A companies only care about money, so they rush it. This smaller guy takes his time. good work :)

[@PlonkapplePrequel]

mr. reality The ony triple A companies that actually make Good shit would be oddworld industries.

[@therocketteddy6624]

^^^^

[@adriensallet2820]

THE MAN ! THE MAN ! HE IS COMMING HAAAAAAA

[@DHTHORNE]

I have been waiting for this for several years. I want people to know that this film is a masterpiece. It is deserving of it's own Series on Netflix or some other network willing to take the risk. I want to give this a standing ovation. This film has some of the finest cinematography, special effects and design I have EVER seen. This is not simply top notch, it is BAR RAISING. I was stunned into silence, inspired, and humbled. The story is a tad confusing at certain stages, but the overall plot and message held solid through to the end. I want to know this world in detail, and experience it in more stories in the future. THANK you Emberlab. THANK YOU!

[@smalltyler9]

Very well put

[@Draidis]

Completely agree!!!

[@AlienatedCornea]

Agreed, this is enriched with solid writing, powerful visuals, and a profound message.

[@Lazurath101]

If you want to see a series VERY similar to this, then check out the anime "Mushishi." It's fantastic.

[@SuperAlphamale13]

i'd love it if this became a series on netflix or hulu. i think it'd be great.

[@SuperAlphamale13]

End My Life I'd be willing to wait for it. I don't speak for everyone else but I know that I'd be patient enough to wait for it.

[@Celuan1999]

So many netflix/hulu shows are drama based with the majority of the characters sitting around with bland dialogues, where as something like this with great atmosphere and story i would watch every episode if they were like this and became a show. Bro why you got to go and make comments like this, now i legit want this to be a series to the point id back it $100 or more.

[@DoubleMKGaming]

I wish they would chill with the series... Why stretch things out for so long...

[@elizabethpinkerton9866]

No, hell no ,netflix ect would destroy it.

[@sonnieb8603]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 FAAAAAACTS!!

[@Shhteve]

Hollywood must be afraid of you and your work. Well done.

[@JaboDumpster]

The mix between accents is actually one of the best parts, the city guy clearly has a domestic accent where as the countryside fellow, clearly does not, adds a lot to the film, and in my opinion should never be overlooked.

[@kikamonju]

I would love to see more from this world. Both pre-Dust and post-Dust. It seems like a really awesome world.

[@kikamonju]

Also your production values are really high and your actors are phenomenal.

[@Draidis]

How does this channel only have 6000 subs!?!?!?!

[@AJR3]

How does the video only have 6000 views?

[@FuntimeFazbon]

Draidis 27727 now That escalated quickly

[@incendium2239]

DesolateMars thanks to terrible fate

[@whatabeautifulduwang9603]

That's what I'd like to know.

[@thelegendofhuman2754]

Draidis they have much more subs now but they still deserver much more

[@Shankovich]

Found you guys after the Majora's Mask vid. Honestly you guys compete with Pixar in terms of visual quality. Surely some of the render backends and software is in house?

[@MaxineEveDark]

Shankovich Not even. They far surpass Pixar

[@futuretrunks666]

@@MaxineEveDark liar

[@FifthKazekagGaara]

i hope one day this becomes a big film that will make a huge impact in the movie industry because this was really really incredible and if u can do this u deserve it!

[@gyrrakavian]

Here's hoping some Hollywood producer stops doing coke long enough to figure out this would be a great investment for fleshing out and backs Ember Labs to make a full length film.

[@mr.collinsdramaticproducti4570]

The biggest shame is how few views this has. This is a beautiful work of art that needs to be shared.

[@matthewwatson5273]

this should become an actual movie

[@leonardchurch814]

Whoever is costume designer is a fucking legend.

[@derpaboopderp1286]

Everybody that helped make this are legends

[@Solbashio]

maybe revenue from Kena will give them the means to make even more at a better pace

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

This and Majora's Mask terrible fate has instantly become my favourite KZbin fan films I have ever seen ... This studio is going places ... I would be that suprised to see a full length movie coming from these masters of animation and cinema

[@thelegendofhuman2754]

Recht_voor_zijn_raap okay but this is not a fan film, only terrible fate

[@Yugimation]

Absolutely fantastic work. I loved every minute of this! This needs the recognition is so rightfully deserves.

[@spacerboi]

Please make a series out of this 😭 I'm sure Netflix or something like that will support you.

[@BigBrocolli9]

This deserves more attention. Hopefully because of the Majoras Mask short this will get seen more

[@valpen]

This is just unbelivable. I have waited for this for so long. Thank you Ember

[@TheRelaxedGamer]

You can see early Kena stuff in this. The nature in balance, things that invade the ecosystems and create unbalance to the ecosystem. It's great!

[@cartermorphis6862]

you guys deserve so much more than what you have now. everything you do is fucking fantastic.

[@InclementFilms]

I feel really bad that this doesn't have a million views! :(

[@FringeOfChaos]

This is one of the best things I've seen in a long time, and I'm counting my new infatuation with Westworld. Seriously, this deserves a well funded series on Netflix or something. Aboslutely fantastic, from beginning to end.

[@immagamerguy8447]

Lol funny how SYFY never puts this much effort in their own films.

[@Ethanjayc]

found this after Majoras Mask. Awesome setting, has so much potential! Sharing :)

[@LuizFelipe-lk1hs]

That's Mushishi, basically.

[@shadow_gren1nja]

This should (and deserves to) become an interesting video game, Netflix series, comic or manga series and novels with merchandise! Absolutely incredible! Magnificent work

[@sup.3838]

I just realized this took them 4+ years to make this. I think I love this channel now for their dedication. No homo 👏🏿😍

[@lewissmith5759]

needs a sequel so bad

[@rannma1]

Holyshit... I'm so glad that I waited... oh my god... I would LOVE to see a sequel, or even a full 2 hour long film on this... I know it would be a huge undertaking... but after how well your kickstarter went for this one... I have no doubts that you guys'll be able to do it again! I'd love to donate to the next film, I'd love to see you guys do more than just indie, maybe oneday something on the silver screen!

[@ryangunnison38]

This is really well made. The quality in all of your work is absolutely astounding!

[@SPLARGHH]

how has this only had 5000 views!?!

[@joshmas9264]

I know right wtf

[@Shankovich]

It won't after the MM video :)

[@halorech117]

This should be made into a Netflix series

[@agentstarkiller007]

Halorech117 that's what I was thinking, the story is strong. The main plot could be obviously finding and eliminating those creatures, while the dust continues to wreck havoc and spread. Causing new and greater mutated threats and maybe even encounter a few who are human and immune. Therefore driving to research them and figure out how they are immune without the conventional cure. It could go on and on

[@Nijadj7]

I think this works better as a stand alone movie than it would as a series. This film was a passion project that took a long time to make and converting it into a quick production series would stamp out the artistic and beautiful world and creatures this film was built on and the deeper themes would be watered down and washed away untill it no longer resembled the original that was so great.

[@EppiBoy]

Pretty fantastic! I have high hopes for Majora's Mask =)

[@lucaszollner6298]

Same :)

[@mechwarrior077]

yes more of this, seriously how does this only have 16 thousand views?

[@justfriendly7676]

Awsome. Now a full movie on the big screen! Seriously! Where's the full length version! Your to good for youtube!

[@longliverocknroll5]

This was superbly done and it truly is a shame that this has yet to go "viral" and give you the exposure that you deserve in the same way that the Majora's Mask video did. Really feel like this could be turned into a longer film, or used as a prequel. Seems like a cool enough world to build upon for future content.

[@Hel1mutt]

This was super awesome! Great story, cgi and characters!!! Masterfully done!

[@FatherFish]

We must learn the lesson of our place in the natural world.

[@zenbrown7144]

I came across this channel via the excellent Terrible Fate short but was blown away when I watched this. You guys deserve more exposure your work is mind boggling. If Netflix were to give this a chance as a series it would soar. You've created such an interesting world I'd love to see more of it. 30 minutes was nowhere near enough, but I'd still pay good money just to own this on Blu-ray.

[@numatruehome100]

only under 50K? THIS SHOULD BE WAY MORE POPULAR THAN IT IS!!!

[@Chiramisudo]

Anyone else binge watching all their stuff after the "KENA: Bridge of Spirits" preview from the PS5 reveal? 😁🎮🎮🎮🎮🎮

[@jmparis83]

Yes indeed! :D Except after I've finished KENA on PC.

[@Chiramisudo]

As an update, I was very disappointed with the image quality on my PS5. It did NOT have the crispness I'd expect for a 4k game. However, I found the story to be quite endearing and cute. Loved all the hats for my rot. Be warned that the game is extremely linear though if you're not into that kinda thing. I don't know if it was worth $40, but definitely $20 or maybe $30. I'm quite miserly with my game purchases though, often waiting months or even years for a good sale. Still haven't bought Spider-Man: Miles Morales, LOL.

[@highmm2696]

@@Chiramisudo It was well worth the price. Also it wasn't a native 4k title, it was 1440p

[@Chiramisudo]

@@highmm2696 Everyone has their own bar. 😋

[@Ven93_]

That was absolutely fantastic! I was engrossed from the first segment of the short film. This needs more recognition and love for sure

[@jikito3199]

I can't believe I didn't watch this 4 years ago. What a masterpiece!

[@cgfanman]

This was honestly one of the best films I have ever seen. I'm in love.

[@Roy-lu2hv]

This is probably the best Movie i have ever seen. As i saw it for the first time i was totally stunned by the beatiful look, the wonderful story and the amazing acting. This piece of work deserves way more attention than it got until now. Thank you EmberLab for letting us all see this masterpiece.

[@Kaim417]

I can tell without a doubt that your work is full of passion, and it's incredible. That's something really rare nowadays.

[@YimiIpsa]

This short film should have at least more than 1 million views.

[@davidshaw380]

I honestly thought this was a DUST short production. They make some amazing short videos. And I have to say, this rates right there with the best DUST short's I've seen. Excellent work, thumbs up. My only issue was the Lack of a Katana 🤣

[@zheddo]

This is simply amazing. I am at a lack of words to describe this masterpiece.

[@j.t.harrison3203]

The scenes, the locations, the detail in the apothecary accoutrements was phenomenal! I thoroughly enjoyed this "film" and would love to see it become a series. Well done!

[@mickaelfrimann]

The small literal jump-cut over the wall down to the stairs is the only thing in this entire video i can complain about. VFX, Scoring, Soundmixing, Acting, Casting, Costume design, Art direction and just making this feel like an actual world. All A+.

[@donjohnson24]

It worked for me, 'cos I thought he was jumping into the water tank, and was so relieved!

[@Revvie99]

For a generally medium-large sized YT channel, how much did this production cost and how did you grow the funds for this? This is beautiful.

[@BigBrocolli9]

Xavier K I checked this channels other videos, it seems they set up a kickstarter campaign for this 4 years ago

[@tempfile3368]

Very glad to have found you, I can't believe you've had all this quality out and are barely being found by many

[@WubstahWulf]

damn can we have this as a full fledged series on netflix please I need this as a show!!

[@harvestcanada]

I'm sorry. WHY IS THIS NOT A SERIES?!!!!!! ☹️. Extraordinary. 😢😃

[@TheSliverSilver]

I was really captivated by Kena last night and today I started reading about your studio through your website and presskit. I found out your were behind the beautiful "Terrible Fate". And then I stumbled onto this masterpiece. You guys know how to tell a story, to magnify a universe and touch people. Thank you for your hard work. I can't wait to discover Kena ! Good luck

[@scetchport]

Yes, you all have the gift ! Loved this movie. It's .......amazing...captures one, the background music,acting, depth,story....all top class ! 👊🤝🤩

[@jerryrogers757]

Best short film i have ever seen...seriously. A movie should be made from this. Absolutely entertaining. Loved every secound of it.

[@jaydavis4752]

Unbelievable an amazing cinematic film with amazing visual effects, and the creatures look brilliant. Dust should be the next film studio everyone turns to cuz their shorts are first class movie production Id love this to be a feature length film along with alot of others this film studio kicks out. I say enough with the shorts and bring us all something to sink our teeth into. Incredible, simply amazing films. Hollywood has lost its touch it seems making a huge gap for these start up film industries to showcase what they do best and that's making films Spielberg style, stuff I grew up watching or twilight zone. At present Dust is my all time favourite for imagination and creativity for sci fi short flicks my only hope is that they go mainstream and hit it big time and stick to what they do best and not follow the critics and make films for the for the fun of it as they currently do.

[@RequiredRope]

Very high praise for this wonderful accomplishment! I stumbled on this channel due to watching their Majoras mask short. The world building and cinematography in this are fantastic. I loved this! Keep up the great work!

[@saul8019]

I agree this is one of the best productions I've seen this year, it really stands out in a qualitive sense. Locations used were breathtaking

[@missbirb9692]

Breathtakingly gorgeous. I can't believe I found this just now, and that it has so little views when it's so professionally done.

[@simonrockstream]

Speechless. Why and how doesnt this have millions of views!?

[@larrylightfoot22222]

I've watched this every few months or so and I truly enjoy it, the effects hold up very well, even in this age where CG tech is rapidly advancing, I get so much inspiration every time I watch this film. this still deserves so much more support, even if is almost 3 years old.

[@JK-zi1rg]

This could easily be turned into a series or full movie - the plot, the characters, the animation. A+++. congrats on such a fine masterpiece!

[@AdamosDad]

The first animal I spied with my microscope I grew in a hay infusion on my windowsill, 60 years ago, it was a "Green Hydra viridissima". You made me remember, thank you.

[@alikigeorgiou8499]

This was A-MA-ZING! I haven't seen such a beautiful film for a long time - the actors, the animation, the lighting, the story - I could go on but I'll just go and immerse myself in your other productions instead. Truly sublime🥰

[@daddykool3290]

The pain this guy feels is almost palpable. Well done!

[@TheJackOfKnives]

The Witcher: Post-Apocalypse edition. But seriously, this freaking rocks!

[@Ntx_MrE]

Only now came across this. First saw you after majoras mask video. I would have paid for a ticket at a box office to see this, would have stayed to see if there was a scene after the credits (whether there was or not) and would have felt quite happy as I walked back to my car from the theater. So, thank you for all of that!

[@CCCookiexC3]

I've only waited years for this! AMAZING!!! It is so well done, lots of time and effort put in. Totally worth the wait.

[@InclementFilms]

Coming back to watch. Still a masterpiece!

[@MortalWarz]

Brilliant!! I couldn't tell it wasn't real people at first. I found you because you're trending right now. Everyone loves your Majora's Mask video. It's amazing too, you have tons of great content.

[@astroyll]

This deserves more views. The set pieces and CGI flesh out the world with so much detail, and the atmosphere and setting really set it apart. The acting isn't the best, but it wasn't a setback at all to the experience. All the creatures are awesome, I especially love the hydra. I just love this. 11/10 Showing this to everyone I know, you guys deserve it.

[@brendatajik6150]

I am impressed by the writer's skill in creating an utterly new and riveting story. I must join with those before me and request, no... _demand_ that (Amazon, Netflix) somebody out there pick up the reins and finish the race!

[@feynaskydancer9803]

WHOA! Amazing! Really, really well done! Thank you so much for making this film! Keep up the awesome work!

[@MOAM182]

What an amazing job! this should be a movie or even better a serie, i really hope you can continue producing dust

[@marcjohnson2610]

Wish this were a series. Excellent.

[@MisterHen]

Wow!!! I remember watching a trailer for this years and years ago. For some reason, I thought it never got made and it tore me up because I saw so much potential in the project. This is a visually stunning and beautiful film. Thank you for seeing it through to the end.

[@Phaolan]

Ember Labs need to make more movies like this. I see where a lot of Kena came from in this. More Please!

[@TGC204]

mushi-shi-esque i love it so much :) amazing job!

[@whatabeautifulduwang9603]

TGC204 I also get Mushi-shi vibes.

[@NoxiousCEB]

This is fantastic! I loved every minute of this! and as someone already said, I would love to see more from this world. Both pre-Dust and post-Dust. This deserves more views and more attention!

[@lucash6124]

*seriously!!!! How do you do these animations!!!! These could be little shorts for movie theatres before a adults film starts. You are seriously amazing and I do realize that this is only on KZbin and because of that, you are amazing! Loads of people would agree with me as well!*

[@lifewhackstories6739]

I always come back and watch this over and over again

[@Johnny-dp1hr]

This is THE best visual masterpiece to watch on KZbin.

[@bradmiller2329]

The animatronics, especially for the little stuff -- awesome!

[@chuckandmax7313]

Great story, wonderful creature development and design, superb animation. I really enjoyed the artwork, the drawings and calligraphy. A lot of work went into this short film. The scenery was breathtaking and I really felt like I was in another world, the Japanese elements were key to the feeling of the piece. I would enjoy watching more of this story, everything was perfect and balanced.

[@gracebellamy586]

So beautiful, so intense, and so mystical all at the same time. I adore this film! This goes on my list of must see again and must tell others about!

[@austinwallace5993]

stunned by the amount of effort and how clean this looks

[@thefailedsmiley-5257]

This actually inspires me to continue on my book ...ive watched this video over 700 times n it never gets old nor does it stop giving me chills...i would love to share some of my book/story ideas with you...you sir/madam are true artist and i hope you continue making more ...maybe one day i can share some of my ideas with you...good luck in the future videos ill be here watching...learning from you:) you are absolutely amazing at this keep it up brother

[@Dude12Dude2]

I found these guys through CGMeetup and holy crap!! I am glad I found these guys.

[@propheticrain-maker1486]

You have my applause. Astonishing. I wish you had the resources and funding to make this something even bigger! I have high hopes for the future of this channel and I can't wait to see what you do next.

[@Shiznaft1]

This is amazing. What they accomplished here is a masterpiece. I would love to see a series about this character and this world. Brilliant work.

[@jamesmatthews2966]

Man this one could be a series I loved it.

[@Chris-sx3he]

This should be a series.

[@nu4473]

you worked on this for so many years and, i feel like you don't get the attention you need. This is great. Well done.

[@harryalberk3509]

A little Jewel... Prefer these short movies to anything that Hollywood has been producing for a long time. I guess creativity and imagination is too difficult for them. I wish you guys the best!

[@doubledamn2599]

I always forget how good your cinematography and special effects are.

[@kirkdsnyder3844]

An excellent story, plot line and acting. Creativity is outstanding. A pleasure to watch.

[@CrissyMoss]

A beautiful mix of sci-fi and fantasy. Love it.

[@againstas]

Epic, this should have been a full length film!

[@unocson9359]

I just came across this, and I have no regrets. This is amazing.