HOPE - Post-Apocalyptic Short Film

[@corysartin4558]

Good to see an after actually looking dirty like he's been in the zombie apocalypse for years unlike some of these videos where every one looks clean and fresh cut hair

[@philipjoseph5099]

Cory Sartin fingernails clean asf though

[@kl152ci]

true in general, except it was really distracting that both guys had eyeliner on every day. Like, who has time for that in an apocalypse?

[@DogBeast221]

But is Luca wearing eye liner?

[@KimsKluckers]

I thought the same thing Cory

[@steveffuksake]

You can't except film's for what they are but you believe in zombies 😂

[@projektardent9417]

Holy crap, the pivotal turn in Luca's story where reality started shifting back to an almost normal really got to me, and how it ended kind of made me feel really sad. Amazing story guys, this was really deep!

[@kevinthompson9624]

I spent two months homeless a few months ago, I lived among and witnessed people actually like this. This film brings reality to a real trauma these folks suffer. It moved me, good job relating and drumming up a ton of emotions in me. Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven, search it, watch it. I too had a choice to make, stay homeless and live free, somewhat, or answer my daughters call to let her take care of me. I answered the walkie-talkie. This really brought me back to those moments living alone in my head. Many are not as fortunate to have a hand out of the hell.

[@dhh488]

I hope you are doing ok.

[@justinrabbitt9492]

It turly is sad how many are homeless and need help. Yet many have nobody, no aid, and almost no escape due to insane laws that bind them to where ever they are. At least that's my thought and opinion. Nothing more than a thought

[@darmuslives4340]

I'm glad you took the hand offered. May we all be so lucky to recognize it when it happens. I wish you well.

[@waskozoids]

II've lived this 20 years squatting....kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nFaYqEgah2faM

[@petejohnson2184]

At least that wasn't the same old guy with girl and gun and both look perfectly clean and shaved always, good job. Very creative. Unexpected, so thank you.

[@jjamesh99]

I’ve seen Luca before. He lived on the second floor.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

This was actually one of the best post apocalyptic short films I've ever seen. The story and Luca's experience felt authentic. Great job.

[@pamelatorres2219]

Ford was a coping mechanism; like Wilson in Cast Away (Tom Hanks movie, early 2000's, I think). Do we take the delusion, or venture towards reality. After all the time of being alone, reality becomes scary. Good movie.

[@Shenaniganz_z]

Exactly

[@NorseGraphic]

The radio was a hallucination, how could the woman know his name?

[@Oligarchi]

@@NorseGraphic Maybe the woman was a hallucination as well.

[@HRHMANSOUR]

@@NorseGraphic He broadcast his name and that he was with his friend.

[@Judestomp]

Great story! When Ford presented himself by saying "are you talking to yourself again?" I had a hunch that Luca might be crazy and just imagining his friend from the start, and it was interesting to see if this was the case. I loved how the story was left open, with no questions answered, felt the connection with Luca right there.

[@patrykbielecki1949]

What a deep plot. I feel like every conversation is thought through very intensively, to be one of lucas thoughts. Also the way that theyre talking is exactly the same way people are talking to themselves. 👏

[@stewartmullings1552]

Yes! Especially the scene where he was walking on the train tracks. The point of view made it look like he was talking to himself most of that conversation.

[@kevinthompson9624]

This film brings reality to a real trauma these folks suffer. It moved me, good job relating and drumming up a ton of emotions in me. I spent two months homeless a few months ago, I lived among and witnessed people actually like this Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven, search it, watch it. I too had a choice to make, stay homeless and live free, somewhat, or answer my daughters call to let her take care of me. I answered the walkie-talkie. This really brought me back to those moments living alone in my head. Many are not as fortunate to have a hand out of the hell.

[@johnv2002]

This film is so well done its hard to express. I watched it through just once but it stuck in my head for weeks. I couldn't shake the idea of, how lonely do you have to be before your mind creates an imaginary friend. Then how long of living with your figment does it take to forgo the chance to find another real person. This scenario haunted me. Then it hit me.........there is no other person......he is so utterly alone his mind is creating a new friend. It was when he told Ford the radio is how he found him that drew me to the conclusion, there is no one else. Just a desperately lonely person with no hope. Well done.

[@Oligarchi]

Great analysis! :)

[@russman3787]

I got chills reading that... and that's never happened to me before.

[@tinkertime7165]

His ‘friend’ was the voice in his head that said “there is no-one else, you are all alone, accept it and push on” the ‘woman’ over the radio was another voice in his head, that was the HOPE he was holding onto that someone else existed, that he was not alone. The truth was too hard to accept, so he had a battle raging within. At the end he was having to come to terms with reality. He decided to accept the truth.

[@andiestewart7423]

Tinkertime Thank you! Makes sense now

[@sirlaugholot]

And the mantid? Creeping dispare?

[@joesagliani3778]

Yes, but at the end of the film before he walks away you see the top of a hood walk past the camera and then Luca following the same path. Two people?

[@deebreed1570]

Dude you really have to many ford's running around your studio apartment..

[@watching95]

Thanks!

[@toner5709]

two guys spend a long, long time together meeting no-one. On their travels they find people who have lost hope. There then comes a choice of more the same or to hope for contact. Good acting all the way.

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

Very nice. I kind of had my suspicions about Ford early on when Luca tried to radio him and Ford just shows up and tells Luca he always knows where he is.

[@stewartmullings1552]

Yes! That first scene where Ford just shows up, for the first few seconds I felt like Ford wasn't really there, just a figment of his imagination. But I pushed that thought to the back of my head and continued.

[@lerakmahendu1231]

Very impressive. I know this story, but you retold it with vigor and care. The actors are to be congratulated. Well done.

[@mateussousa3639]

Is there one other version?! How may I find it?!

[@mlcrip9552]

What’s the original story??????

[@danelobe2524]

I got lost once in Alaska for +30 days, so it was kind of hard for me to watch this. I could relate to every emotion and the loss of his reality. that was 30 years ago for me this short movie was very emotional for me to view. I joke around all the time about my experience but now I realize the impact its had on me. thanks for making this, and I hope you heal from your trauma as I have. because there's no way you could have depicted this so accurately with out being lost a long time...... yourself.

[@TheDrummerman1951]

How in the hell did you get lost in Alaska for 30 days?

[@danelobe2524]

@@TheDrummerman1951 I was North East of Fort Yukon back in the 80's (before cell phones). I wandered off into Canada. I did a 50 mile right hand circle ended back in Alaska and a road. That's how.

[@TheDrummerman1951]

@@danelobe2524 Thanks for your reply and glad your all right must have been scary at times.

[@stanleypasquale7080]

You sound like a liar I don’t believe everything these days good luck God bless

[@ericoman6743]

Where in ak i live in eagle river were you hunting camping day hike

[@josephdonkers7429]

I honestly would love to live this life wether it be short or not it’s the truest sense of freedom I can think of

[@rays7005]

Nothing else....just....WOW! This is again why I love shorts. So much put into so little time. Simply Brilliant. Thank you.

[@conrad13579]

Very good screenplay. Its an unusual psychological drama. The dead bodies 'found' leaves alot to wonder about. Some Lessons: Always keep your batteries charged, walkie talkie on, and use a large hilltop antenna to reach far way persons who just might be listening. Just dont IGNORE the signals. Only at the ending is I fully understood this film: hopeful, yet ironically -hopeless in a sense... Definitely a must-see.

[@donnacollins1356]

Great video I don't think I will be able to forget this one Thank you

[@МаксимОрлов-в3т]

Превосходно! Замечательная режиссура прекрасные актеры великолепная операторская работа. Всё вместе сошлось в этот маленький шедевр.

[@MegaAli213]

Incredible short film. I guess his partner Ford, was actually Dead, perhaps from an earlier depiction of their fight, and Luca was suffering from his uncontrollable rage, of having killed the only human being left besides himself, thus his extreme desperation to find another living soul. His insanity completely took over him. Sad case indeed.

[@conrad13579]

Well said

[@pauladawson2648]

Spot on my friend. .😎

[@adamteashaw9441]

What if his friend didn't exist

[@aerialfishuu]

@@adamteashaw9441 That's what I was actually thinking aswell! What is his friend is only a depiction of his desperation, making him imagining things that weren't there? What if the sounds on the radio is actually his imagination too? Luca said he met Ford by a radio signal What if this all only happened in his head and not in reality?

[@adamteashaw9441]

@@aerialfishuu it is right and when a real person contacts he starts losing contact with floyd

[@nicolasrossi5978]

Some pluses and minuses both in this film ( minuses like having filthy faces and skin even after just having had a bath,or frequently finding canned goods but not being able to find/ improve their tattered clothes, a little too much eyeliner on Luca!, both bodies Luca found still being fairly fresh, though whatever SHTF event occured, was supposed to have taken place 7 years previous) Still though, overall entertaining and fairly well done. I would argue that both Ford (Ford gives us a clue that he may be a delusion when he mentions Luca stinks, but he himself is relatively odorless!) and the voice in the radio signal were part of Luca's delusion. The 'HOPE' being the psychological carrot he dangles in front of himself to continue to have a reason to live and carry on. Gave it a thumbs up overall.

[@davidthompson1529]

Pretty sure the woman hanging was a regression back to his wife. Hence the fresh body u mentioned. So it fits w the story.

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

Maybe neither of the bodies were dead for 7 years.

[@julioc.7760]

Almost feel like a professional made movie, these two actors are really good!.

[@megansousa2659]

Good job on the wardrobe. I've seen many post apocalyptic short films, and the actors always look way to clean. Hair is clean, face is clean. If the clothes are tattered, the material is also very clean. It makes it hard to get into the feel of the end of the world. Great job!

[@wambutu7679]

It was brilliant. But it would have blown me away if Luca was the illusion and Ford was desperately trying to prevent him from disappearing forever.

[@Oligarchi]

Wow, yeah. That would've been some twist! Good idea :)

[@drdoggystyle1]

Deeeeeeep twist :D

[@TheHoppingNomad]

Holy cow! That was freaking amazing, I was at the edge of my seat. Loved the storyline, it was deep and so well put together. I'd absolutely love to see a part 2 of this short film.

[@cranninbox]

I am rarely moved to comment on shorts in this genre. This was a thinking-mans film. Yes, you could spend all day poking holes in it. But ultimately the need for hope (in any form) is chillingly shown to us. I found myself immersed throughout the entire story.

[@heatmizer-jim6762]

I really enjoyed this! The mournful expectation in Luka's eyes each time he heard a response on the radio. These two delivered Oscar worthy performances!

[@ericm.8626]

Great movie and for me, over the story, ther is this exceptionnal sound track over! The movie wouldn't have been the same whithout this great music behind. It's an entire part of the ambiance, the landscape ... Lucas and Ford are acting over expected too. 29:35 minutes of movie delight for me.

[@kjmemoire7089]

After all, i just realized... Luca has been alone all the time. And, Ford is just part of his subconscious mind already...his HOPE to keep living and accept the fact that he's the only one left there ALONE.

[@jacklarson6281]

the music was excellent, went with the mood changes of the characters perfectly in fact that was the first thing that drew me in

[@ivechang6720]

Only sound for one set of footsteps except when the other is clearly in view. Very nice!

[@Protectiveedgetraining]

These actors we're actually pretty good. 👍

[@RagnarokFilm]

Thanks!

[@needmoreramsay]

They really were decent; other than the tackle at 23:48. LOL 🤣

[@johnmanno2052]

Really well done! Very Bergmanesque. Enjoyed it.

[@cantalibre4708]

Wow... I am still reeling. So strong, so true. Congratulations on a superb movie.

[@randal1470]

I just watched your film, stunning work! Thank you for making and sharing this!

[@erikmurray3661]

WOW This is a deep film very creative truly brilliant.

[@JC-uj3zj]

Outstanding acting. I felt on a journey with them. Simple yet so complex. Thank you! I would have watched a whole movie of them no problem with the right scripting.

[@manofthetombs]

Better than many of the movies I have paid to see. Thank you.

[@braustin1]

Excellent film. The acting, direction, writing, and soundtrack were superb. Add it all up and great job.

[@TheNecropolis20]

i loved it more than "SIREN"

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

Excellent!!! You found some fantastic actors as well!

[@ericx777]

Very Rod Serling-like script! Great acting & excellent cinematography... A+++ in my book! Can't wait for more works like this!

[@scobe2812]

Awesome..... very powerful and original. The exact opposite of Hollywood.

[@Jli777]

Need to get the people who write these short films as writers for Hollywood. Then we wouldn't just have 100 reboots of old movies

[@thejollyjohnson9015]

I know right?! My mind is still twisted I can't remember when a Hollywood movie made my mind twist this much 😂

[@rokkodurango4368]

@Gerrit Peacock and they are old and die..thats why they recrute.....but time is against them...they waited to long.....and they will meet theyre so called god.....what can they expect.....they will be meat 4 the grinder not more....kek

[@fooshampoo904]

I watch a lot of these films. This was very very good. Loved it. Legit good.

[@jackpavich4354]

This was well done left me wanting more. Probably the best one of the style on youtube in my opinion . Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tanyasirdofsky9441]

very nice twist at the end you can feel this mans pain……...

[@decab8292]

Very relevant in today’s society. On how individuals suppress their rational side for hope something will change, enabling them to find happiness or fulfilment of their life. Opening your eyes to the personal responsibility of the self.

[@paddlesupriver2875]

Thumbs up 👍 Subbed Thanks for an amazing short movie !!!!!

[@deadsparrow28]

The character of Ford was well conceived and acted.

[@ashardmerja6955]

Everyone knows he answered the radio and that's when all the chaos began.

[@regawttocs1]

Exceptional job. Very well done. Thank you.

[@daronsebelius8160]

2:25 told you everything...if you were paying attention and this movie deserves attention.

[@drdoggystyle1]

Yeah! Great comment, thank you :D

[@leojoseph6385]

Great short film that kept viewer interested as to what happens next. So many questions were left to be answered in the clip, the production team could have another successful film if they make it. They just need to get the word out, maybe with an announcement at the end of the clip.

[@RagnarokFilm]

Thank you! We have more films planned, but getting economic support is rough. We're working on it!

[@eefcreature2152]

that was so mcuh deeper than I was expecting, wow

[@vernalc2449]

Woiw. What a deep dive into the depths of the human psyche. Well done!

[@Dramadonia]

So many emotions. This was a really great short. Thank you.

[@RagnarokFilm]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamkeily6686]

Outstanding

[@StMyles]

Wow... powerful but sad. Heartbreaking as well. Very good job.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

I'm guessing he answered the call. May not be best to listen to the part of oneself that is always the negative part. I was wondering if Ford was real or in his head. Hard to imagine only one person left no matter what happens. Great film. Emotional, believable, from Luca's dirty appearance to his attempt to pound Ford to death. Well written and acted.

[@scotttownsend7076]

This is a beautifully-done film (in every way). But damn, it's sad and lonely.

[@oterra64]

Excellently done great story 5 stars

[@ddd3240]

Strange but interesting. Not my usual type of movie to like but I found this one entertaining. Slow but entertaining. Reminded me of a Ray Bradbury story of a man left behind on a planet.

[@KimsKluckers]

What a great show. I watched it twice so far, back to back. 😊

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

A top-shelf piece of work. Well done!

[@roach7017]

Great acting, great cinematography, great editing, great sound, nice foreshadowing! All around nicely done! I'd love to work on a project like this!

[@j-ch8787]

Yes. It avoids the major failure of this kind of movies : just showing materials... Sad and bad behaviors without any reflexion on the most important which "what's happening in our brain and heart / soul when facing lonelyness and nothing left. I mean facing hard times of lacks of everything... People and material penuries. In 1972 a french moviemaker made a film in a very nice desertic region I love located south France. The scenario is different but very interesting becose of the dialogues... And situations it sat between 2 "clans" of suvivors after a nuclear attack. A very realistic film... With trully details of what we could have to face if... Actors were perfect but the movie maker took them among the best we had in France at this period. For me it s THE best film I saw about " how will we act if ... In case of a collapse" Ethic... Bad and good behavios... Shock impact on everyone... Generations conflicts... Usefull Competencies ... Lack of technologies remedies ... weapons or peaceful acting... Memories of Old times and new hopes for future... State Power and institutions vanished how to live without rules... Love affairs and reproduction of the human being race... How to reset nature after disaster. Etc etc. Nice movie "Malville"... Inspiring one. with JL Trintignant M Serrault J Villeret J Dutronc... As actors. The end is a "must"...after one year of fights and difficulties then a peaceful and hopeful times with improving ways of life and surviving... State rescue services took them all... Forced them in fact and sent them in a medic and psy reservation camp...except 3 of them who escaped. State authorities declared the whole region forbidden zone for human settlers and reserve it for their "scientific future tests". We see them on a raft... they are escaping on a river. Their white horse following them freely on a hill... A nice symbol of freedom and stubborness... Rebellion against state bullshits. A very humanistic film.

[@TheHomesteadingHobbit]

Beautifully done. Incredibly emotional and moving.

[@Profmorphious123]

Nice bit of their. Bombastic!

[@Ratfunk02]

One of the early explorers of the US was missing 5 years alone and when he was asked if he had been lost he said no I just did not know where I was. He never felt lost. Perspective.

[@MotionBoatFilms]

Stunning work, despite a comment from another user I actually really liked the ending.

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Please don't read the comments until you've watched the production. They shouldn't be able to sway your own opinion! Peace!

[@JohnBurman-l2l]

I like these films. When all is stripped away who are we.

[@curtisperson8239]

We desire a part 2, loved the emotional art work.

[@tomsims1796]

Excellent……..and true.

[@jcmillercrossedblessedoutd1421]

Great short and subject matter✌🏻✌🏻

[@markkrause4407]

Too much loneliness can bring an insanity of schizophrenia . Come together for survival but still keep your own independent space !

[@j-ch8787]

Yer... That s why yu need to prepare it long before it s starting...

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

A good psychological short. The run time was just right.

[@eezonly1sand0s54]

Nicely done! Which do we choose, our comfortable self-delusion or the "hope" of something unseen?

[@RagnarokFilm]

You get the gist! Bravo!

[@vivenomada]

@@inspectorgary1000 the bro only exists in his mind and some women can be better friends than some "bros"...

[@TheGreatestBot]

@@inspectorgary1000 How can something real come from something not real.....? Unless I'm missing what you're saying!

[@patrickdurham8393]

This was one fantastic short film!

[@RagnarokFilm]

thank you very much!

[@TheDrummerman1951]

It's funny that about 90% of the short films are Post Apocalyptic. and some are very good nice job.

[@CatReen]

их легче всего делать. Заброшеных мест по всей планете много, не нужны декорации, реквизит тоже в доступности, в любом чердаке или подвале куча старых вещей. Измазался грязью из лужи и полностью готов к съемкам.

[@Jli777]

If you guys wrote Hollywood films, we wouldn't have 100 reboots of old movies

[@raymondnoya5653]

Awesome !

[@garethwhite8336]

Really great idea and writing.

[@martinsmith8417]

Let me see, a chick for company or crusty old ford?...chick wins!

[@NorseGraphic]

Problem: how could she know his name, if he never told it?

[@keithblount8403]

@@NorseGraphic He did

[@tinkertime7165]

There was no chick. It was his own battle within.

[@Persona-Non-Grata555]

Praying Mantis is telling

[@littlemrpinkness295]

It's all his imagination

[@lisagibson8361]

Outstanding Toni! Happy New Years to you and yours! New subbie and thank you! 😍

[@dangreenberg5603]

Very well done!

[@jeffsigford2343]

Love the moves

[@dangell8984]

That was fantastic. Surprising and sad.

[@patrickarchuleta9650]

Awesome movie outstanding

[@traceythompson1667]

Fantastic film, really loved it x

[@singate]

ford is a great actor, luca feels like he's over-emotionalizing his lines

[@greaserbubtheoriginal7923]

very well filmed and acted

[@bearc1373]

Really awesome job on this!

[@guntherthequizmaster9515]

As the world fell...each of us in our own way was broken. - "Mad" Max Rockatansky, Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Some things in this world are...are better left where they lie. But if you know where to look, these ruins are full of riches. - 2, 9 (2009)

[@jamesreck8476]

Good but sad and I am kind of sick of the whole broken human being thing. Personally I think I would have loved the apocalypse in my 20's and 30's but now that I'm old and fat I will probibly never become a warlord even it it does happen next year.

[@chtisponytail538]

Lol !! That makes two of us !! ,

[@shanecurrie76]

Lmfaooo :)

[@josepensante9672]

LOL

[@VaughnFelixMusic]

Haha warlord

[@JOBRAIL1]

i have thought the same

[@alextreasurehunter3811]

17 couch potatoes with no skills, job or purpose in life voted this film down. Most likely they are too damn stupid to understand the story and appreciate the cinematography alone. The actor were outstanding and those nasty, hateful people show up. Don't tell me it is an opinion because unless you are 3 years old and wanting dinosaurs to show up your thumb down is a joke. Maybe Darth Vader will show up on the next film you watch. The other thing is why do people analyze the fine details like clean shaven and clothes and should look past that because it is a short film on a tiny budget. People need to get past those things and look at the vision, acting and story line and how many are putting their life into these films and can't afford a stylist and a wardrobe professional to amuse the shallow people looking for a Hollywood production.

[@coneheadzmusic1460]

Alex Treasure Hunter who are you to tell people what is acceptable for them to like or not like??? You comment is what sounded like it came from a three year old...

[@rey273]

bruh its just a movie some idiot kids disliking it aint that deep

[@axeguy3856]

Yes, Art is subjective but, really, it was by any film-educated standards just so thoughtfully done. If it just boils down to 'not my thing' is that any logical reason to give it a thumbs down? What we really need is more than one category to rate these: perhaps whether you would recommend it and whether you think there is artistic or technical merit. Say, three categories. By the way, if it's not your thing, that is an important and valid metric for predicting a film's box office success. I mean, mostly sci-fi, fantasy, and futurism fans spend any real time here: we are the people who matter to these makers and distributors so let us be the focus group. Ball's in your court, Dust!

[@ClaytonHardee]

Awesome movie really enjoyed it!

[@johnrogers5309]

Great movie, one the best Ive seen here.. Loved the mood, the actors were awesome.. "If you answer that.. Im gone forever".... xD

[@TerryReedMiss]

I'm female so maybe that's why I did not like it! LOL I'd have chosen the voice over the mic long before a hallucination of a man, if I were a man! :-)

[@xamurai00]

@@TerryReedMiss You assume he is straight.

[@xamurai00]

@@TerryReedMiss You assume he is straight.

[@EekDaFreek]

Wow! Just as good as twilight zone

[@jadenricca4238]

Can someone try to explain this to me, I’m assuming Ford was dead the whole time and is only the protagonists mind as he tries to find another person besides ford (which he could of killed). I’m also assuming the whole thing has impacted the protagonist heavily in that he tried to take his own life as mentioned by his subconscious (Ford).

[@edwardmurdoch5070]

Plus, the woman on the radio is probably also in his mind. Since she call him by name.

[@darmuslives4340]

@@edwardmurdoch5070 He did mention his name on the walky talkey so she might be real. Not alot of range on just the walky and her voice was coming in real clear so could be imagination too.I guess it's up to you if want to believe if she real or not.

[@edwardmurdoch5070]

@@darmuslives4340 It could be. Then again, the radio is how he found Ford... And Ford is interacting with ¨that reality¨, he is aware of her existence by telling Luca that if he searches for her, he would be gone.

[@chuckn4851]

@@edwardmurdoch5070 Of course he's aware of her existence, he's Luca's subconscious. And if Luca finds a real person/woman/friend, then Ford would be gone because Luca wouldn't need Ford anymore. Meaning, to my mind, that the woman is real.

[@twinray27]

Makes you wonder, if the voice on the walkie was ever real too