Higgs Boson (2023) Sci-Fi Short Film By Wihan Jordan

An ambitious Engineer recollects the memories of his life which led to humanity's most crucial space mission ever.
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This 11 minute micro-budget shortfilm was a big idea with limited assets in terms of production value. Although our main challenge was funding the production, Wihan's ambition was to tell a story about the Higgs Particle and express his ambition for cosmic understanding.
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Genre: Sci-Fi, Philosophy
Screen Time: 00:11:30
Production Start Date: 8 October 2022
Completion Date: 10 November 2022
Official Release Date: 16 January 2023
Country of Origin: South Africa
Format: Digital (H.264)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
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Writer, Director, Cinematographer: Wihan Jordan
Key Cast: Kobus Harmse & Clarissa Diedericks
Featuring: Kian Nortje & Leonard Nortje

[@he.artproductions]

"This is just one of those films where I'd say, 'if you know what I mean... You're on the team.'" - Wihan Jordan ___________________ [This is the 720p version of the film that can be streamed in 1080p. The film festivals to which 'Higgs Boson (2023)' is submitted to is the only 'platforms' that has the 1080p and 4k version of the film.] Thank you so much for all the support and thank you for watching!

[@DocBree13]

Fantastic! Thank you for making this!

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

please put subtitles in (for hearing impaired too if possible)

[@he.artproductions]

​@@Albtraum_TDDCProper subtitles are now added to the upload; Thank you for letting me know. Hope you enjoy!

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

@@he.artproductions cool, thanks! Good luck in future projects. This one was a bit too cryptic for my taste, but it was well made.

[@humblyright]

Well done, very well done!

[@madnessbydesign1415]

SPOILERS!!! So let me see if I've got this straight: Woman talks man into space mission involving slingshotting around black holes to go really fast because Higgs Bosons, and it's the most important space mission ever because God. So far? K. So man does mission and has flashbacks because remembering stuff. Then he's in a bigger Universe as a dust particle like 'Horton Hears a Who' while a groovy song plays. The end. Now that we're clear on that, HOW was he supposed to communicate back to Earth that he found the way to be small? The whole point of this mission was to find out if God has big flowers (he does), but since this guy has no way to transmit that info back to Earth, his big flower show stays with him - he's in a Big God Universe now. That's not a good return on investment. Also, it seems an unmanned probe could have just as easily done this mission without the need for a human and human sustaining supplies, even if he's only going one way. Just curious... :)

[@LionKimbro]

Yeah, I'm with you on your impression. :/

[@raysgarage7260]

Yup. Lots of pretty for not much substance.

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

@@raysgarage7260 I agree.

[@GummyBearWA]

My thoughts as well. Who was the young boy? It certainly wasn't our protagonist.

[@OShackHennessy]

I had to rewatch this a few times and I don’t think he’s a small dust particle I think our whole universe is that tiny dot.

[@mikebasil4832]

I hope that this wins some awards because it is certainly deserving. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@martinscholtz6603]

This was great, I'm glad see South African Filmmakers taking on projects like this and not afraid to dream, sci fi is no easy genre when you have a limited budget and this shows that when you can dream it, you can do it, well done to all the actors and crew... never stop.. keep pushing, keep telling stories..

[@Kabous_Harmse]

Dankie Slakkie!

[@frankmerrill2366]

A Higgs Boson enters a Catholic church. The conversation goes like this: BOSON: I would like to join your Congregation. PRIEST: Sorry, we don't accept Higgs Bosons at this church. BOSON: B-b-but, you HAVE TO let me come. Without me, you can't have Mass.

[@doreendaykin6693]

😅😅😅👏👏👍

[@xxxsaraHelloxxx]

I always new Horton hears a who was based on a true story 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@he.artproductions]

I've been waiting for this comment! It took a whole month! Nice. Yes, Horton hears a who was 30% part of the inspiration for this short. :)

[@canvasofart40]

If it's true. We Earthlings just discovered the Higgs Boson is Whoville.

[@barry9908]

More . . . Please . . . DO IT!!!!!!!! Do

[@GreatGreebo]

Thanks…very good short.

[@manuelvega1100]

Beautiful and moving both in performances and cinematics..So happy this is here for us ..bless the minds that put it together.

[@Shogun459]

"The Mote in Gods Eye"

[@sasanach8]

read that book it was brilliant

[@DrachenGothik666]

Fascinating, if ultimately depressing couple of books (yes, there was a sequel).

[@jeffhidalgo8457]

My exact thought.

[@georgejones3526]

@@DrachenGothik666 The Gripping Hand.

[@Saintious]

Well done. We've always wondered what lies beyond. There are so many interpretations and I love those that connect worlds. Thank you for this short, but wonderful story.

[@creativeleo]

In Hinduism we say, What lies out there, lies inside us, that's why living is experiencing the energy from different perspectives

[@hurmzz]

Ahh finally, one of my thoughts about the nature of our universe visualised in a beautifull short😍

[@he.artproductions]

Thank you. I am so glad to hear that!

[@Protojayhelix]

I can't believe more people haven't watched this. I felt an uncanny connection to this smart high quality production. Incredible minds behind this one.

[@heidinel1399]

Ons liewe liefste Wihan, ons jou familie, is so trots op jou! Jy is besig om jou droom te leef en te leer hoe om dit te doen en jy is die beste. Ons lief jou en glo nie maar weet sommer jy gaan een van die bestes in die industrie wees en nee nie eers lank van nou af nie. Maak nie saak wie wat se nie! Lief jou xxx

[@OldFartGrows]

Actually enjoyed the short. Only problem was that I physics. Always willing to suspend beliefs for art, but dang. You would do well taking a few nerds out for a few beers from time to time (grin). Wish you well in film & thanks very much for sharing your art with the rest of us.

[@fss1704]

yeah, how can someone do this and not have the flower of life

[@rainkidwell2467]

​@@fss1704huh?

[@RobertCampsall]

I rather enjoyed it, too, only -- when she was talking about the "mission" and it's goals, well . . . she said a lot of words but they didn't actually mean anything. It reminded me of a short story that I read in the 70's. I don't recall who wrote it, but it was actually written in the 1930's, and the premise was that every atom was actually an inhabited "solar system" and if we could simply reduce our "vibrations" we'd naturally shrink down to next level planets & stars. Some of that real old science fiction from between the two World Wars was quite fascinating. And revealed how little was actually known about such things.

[@marthinusbreitenbach]

Wow! Not only is it well scripted, the sound engineering, acting, editing, lighting, colour and whole idea is magnificent! Well done Wihan!! Would definitely recommend🌌🥂no doubt the best future producer and screen writer

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Run within its the same Well donexxx🌳🌱🍀

[@Jclasp]

Good stuff!

[@coreyc47]

I have always said, "our solar system is but an atom in a kitchen table leg of a grander universe"!

[@jasonhenkel6247]

Bold work. How to portray what might be beyond? Fun!

[@CaptainCling]

Very well made. Looks amazing.😮

[@johnbergman2746]

Bravo ..new fan keep it up.. bright future ahead

[@douglas9607]

I hope all is going well with your cinematography

[@summerfields2792]

Bravo! Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@celinebrown5543]

Well done, Wihan 👨‍🚀 Jy gaan nog GROOT dinge doen! 🎬 Shoot for the stars! 🚀✨️

[@tgdomnemo5052]

... the last shot keeps coming back to me 🙂 . . . what will happen to this tiny speck of dust after all this futile effort sacrifice terror salvation . . . WOW ✨✨✨ HONESTLY blew my socks off 🖖🏻 MORE ! PLEASE !!!

[@2btpatch]

It was said that when scientists finally figured out the mass of the Higgs-Bosun, just knowing it would destroy our world because of some paradox or other that escapes me at the moment. Now, I have no clue how slingshotting off a black hole can help you discover God (the H-B is also called the “God particle”) or what this has to do with quantum physics, but it all sounds arcane enough that somebody decided to make a movie about it. It doesn’t have to make sense.

[@anthonydavinci7985]

Like the best music, art and story , I flew threw memories and feelings.. Well done ,beautiful work..

[@Shogun459]

Prophetic, that his toy is Buzz Lightyear. Another space traveler that never made it home. And so he Goes.

[@donp3997]

" Sorry that we spent all the budget on flowers and stuff and don't have any left for tinted glasses, just wear these clear safety glasses and you can just close your eyes if the light is to much. "

[@briangriffin4515]

I was feeling thick, so it took time to sink in. Nice one! For the ultimate bus journey from Hell to Heaven, see C.S. Lewis, THE GREAT DIVORCE ...

[@garymlindo8115]

Well done! Enjoyable, keep at it. A good premise. Thought-provoking.

[@terrafirma9328]

Did he and the ship shrink? Up until the end the film was very good. I speculate he either ended up in a world of giants or returned shrunken down to matchbox size??

[@petetrippedoverrussell185]

Perfect concept.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Excellent Short... Needs to be seen by a wider audience, perhaps DUST could pick this one up and launch it towards their subscribers too.

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Well done! The elusive Higgs "Field" is a modern day equivalent of the ether in days of old. We don't REALLY know that such a field actually exist so this was a great interpretation.

[@ericchild8845]

Outstanding! Super job by every team involved in this short. Script, set design, visual fx, lighting, acting, wardrobe, makeup, soundtrack and cgi all executed to perfection. Would love to see more from you guys!

[@multiversechronicles6749]

Wonderful production!!! As above..so below.... That's what I got from this! Thank you Wihan!!!

[@Kabous_Harmse]

Wihan, I said it before and I'll say it again. You my friend are a mad genius. Congratulations man! It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you.

[@kurtweiand7086]

Our search BEGINS at the CROSS.

[@joncampbell3641]

Beautiful articulate and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it. Thank you.

[@thezuguprojectANTHONYALBANESE]

Excellent film and topic, very well done:)

[@charlesphillips1468]

Ms. Pearce as an army recruiter: "If you go die heroically, your name will be the answer to every question about the greatness of our nation." Now, I know someone is going to object to this, but I was thinking when she was trying to convince him to go and that he would never come back, that he would die in the name of science, that she was just like a military commander telling his soldiers to attack knowing that by doing so, they would die in the name of nationalism, patriotism, whatever. There was something just wrong about that part of the movie which I otherwise enjoyed.

[@richardkulesus1955]

All we are is dust in the wind

[@shawnintheclouds]

Outstanding! Beautifully done

[@annemckeon6532]

Well I have to give you thumbs up for making the film. Way beyond my ability, but I didn't get anything from it. I can't see how it can benefit us to send a man out to the edge of the universe if he can't come back , UNLESS he is able to send all the data back to us? Was he?

[@jacovawernett3077]

A joy to watch something beautiful and intelligent and creative. Let there be light.

[@leedavis5691]

What a fantastic surprise to find this. The acting, script, cinematography, music and mood of this were just amazing. We are so lucky that creative people like you are out there , and giving this to the world for free. Brilliant, brilliant work.

[@he.artproductions]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed this little ride :)

[@emiliebova]

Good soundtrack!

[@djr1943]

Great video both story and acting. Keep up the good work!

[@justbrowsing9697]

Damn this is well done, surprised it doesn't have more views!

[@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye]

@5:30 "Just.....think about it." Very emotive and engaging up to this line. Thoughtful and intriguing.......then this line dropped it all flat. You've anticipated an intelligent audience.....how could the protagonist (us) not think about it? May seem like a spurious point, but great skill went into building that scene.

[@soldierforlife7771]

I had to rewind to 8:20 to watch again because I was so amazed by the story and it's meaning! Thanks YOU!!

[@he.artproductions]

So glad to hear that. Thank you for watching!

[@Matt05A]

I liked, thank you.

[@squirrelgray945]

Very nice. Well done.

[@LoadingXS]

Uma fantástica surpresa 😍

[@docwilson5384]

Amazing job....Peace

[@SHAINON117]

I watched this several times to gain a better understanding 🥰

[@steverush2490]

Thanks really enjoyed watching your work 👍👍👀

[@Sea-Keith]

Like the warping of time and space around the ship.

[@zorzimNZ]

Nice Sci-fi corto. Of course some know that Higgs boson can create some mass, but not the entirety of universe's mass.

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

Fantastic!

[@AcapulKero]

Wow! That was a trip! Will you work an a second part?

[@curtischildress9580]

Agreed!!!

[@SHAINON117]

Wow I would love sharing an extended version of this especially if the end scene is much much longer 😍🤗

[@AcapulKero]

@@SHAINON117 Yes please!!!

[@davidweekslll184]

LARRY NIVEN 🙏🧠🙏❤️🙏☮️

[@rf8480]

Looks like beginning of The Ant Man franchise;)

[@curtischildress9580]

Outstanding Unique Concept!!! ...Creating Part 2 Might Be Worth It... This 1st Installment Is Sensational!!!

[@dennisschott2352]

I'm really thinking that a lot of these comments sound very very sarcastic. This Dust is a reinterpretation of how big is big and how small is small. Does quantum mechanics define reality?

[@DNTMEE]

No, reality defines quantum mechanics.

[@starclone4]

Oh this was absolutely cool !!!!

[@maddklown88]

This video was pretty cool. It tripped me out.

[@joane6772]

WOW WOW WOW!

[@JD.78]

Very well produced film. The acting, directing, cinematography, screenplay and sfx were all top notch. Compelling from beginning to the conclusion was fascinating and thought provoking. A very interesting film that poses theories, questions and answers into a tighly knitted drama. Well done, thanks for making this. I wish you the very best in moving forward with your career in film making, and i look forward to your future productions.

[@paulrothenberger6871]

loved it

[@jamesmorgan3032]

An appropriate ominous soundtrack for a journey into the outer limits of human experience and imagination.

[@michaelmellon6851]

I was impressed. Very good.

[@michaelbuteau4183]

I really enjoyed that thanks for Making it

[@SeansYTEntertainment]

Proudly South African, very well done!! Excellent work

[@vanniekerks2080]

TALENTED BEYOND MEASURE

[@000aleph]

And MEASURED BEYOND TALENT

[@flynnpotter]

I wanted this film to go on and on.

[@MrMannyfresh78]

Well done 😊

[@johnc.w.245]

Amazing just amazing!!! Please sir, may I have some more?

[@jeffgib2758]

thank you

[@joshuazelinsky5213]

So why do they at least not send a probe first? And why do they send a young person if they are going to send a single person on a one way trip rather than a much older person?

[@ospyearn]

I don't get it. Is there a point? And if so, what kind of point is it? I know about the Higgs boson and its moniker "The God Particle" and the reasons given by Lederman for choosing that nickname, rather than "The Goddam Particle", which, Lederman says, "might have been more appropriate", but is the nickname the central idea of this video?

[@antsvalleeco1089]

Fully logical theory

[@TomasVolley]

Honey I shrank the kids!

[@MobileFilmmaking]

This was awesome. I watched it before but must had not paid any attention to it while it was on because I definitely would have remembered this. Fucking awesome

[@he.artproductions]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much for watching!

[@deckiedeckie]

Let those who can, do it......stop listening to the FAKES.......

[@steventurner8428]

When a woman wants you to do something that she herself is unwilling to do she will always say "Just think about it"and then you are screwed!.

[@petercampbell8694]

U.S.S. Spindrift from “Land of the Giants” 😊👍

[@randomvicky939]

Reality is based on fractals

[@ScaryBaldMan]

I THINK I get it… our entire universe is basically a particle that makes up an even larger universe. Do I get a prize if I’m right?

[@MJG206]

that was my thought as well

[@gordonpsmith8958]

But as she said in the voiceover, she had hoped that she and we could receive data or a transmission from beyond the barrier at the end of the universe. She tells the press conference that it turns out they can’t, so THEY don’t know what’s beyond - even tho the pilot makes it and learns we are indeed just a mote in larger world.

[@PureNRG2]

Somehow I think the ending might be rooted in some principal of quantum physics, but with my limited understanding of QP, I’m left pretty clueless.

[@bongi2184]

Go Wihan Go Wihan!!!

[@marcd1981]

The only thing I don't understand is who was the little boy with his father at the table?

[@thotparnassus2617]

I left this realm and sought divinity … soared through space into eternity… i searched the cosmos frantically ….looking for god but only found…me

[@johnconnor555]

Wow, amazing story, best picture quality,sound, everything...can't find my words !!! I just can't wait for the second part !!!👍👍👍❤❤❤👌👌👌📸🎥🎞🥇🏆

[@TheJackelantern]

Men In Black already did this with marbles

[@rouilliew]

The music selection. The final song. Who wrote and sings it?

[@dancingnature]

Heaven Up There by Palace

[@humanmusic]

Honey, I shrunk the Astronaut!

[@lordeverybody872]

Dang, I was going to say the same thing. Winner! 🏆

[@markbigelow2608]

I want to go.

[@douglas9607]

I've got no attachments to Earth. I'll go . . . .... .

[@douglas9607]

Wait . . . . can I bring my small dog? and my bowl?