Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Film: "Untitled Earth Sim 64" | DUST

A woman is faced with existential crisis after learning that the universe is an untitled simulation.
"Untitled Earth Sim 64" by Jonathan Wilhelmsson
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Marie is an offbeat woman who suspects that all is not right with the world. After experiencing various glitches in reality, she is called upon by a mysterious being that accidentally lets slip that her universe is a simulation. Marie’s life quickly unravels at this revelation, as she desperately looks for meaning in an untitled simulation.
"Untitled Earth Sim 64" Credits:
Written, Directed & Produced by Jonathan Wilhelmsson
Executive Producers: Holly Fraser, Ellen Johansson and Mattias Ehrenberg
Starring Karen Olrich-White and Alexandra Frick with the voice of James Fraser
Director of Photography: Jonathan Wilhelmsson
First Assistant Director: Ellen Johansson
Editor, Visual Effects Artist & Colorist: Jonathan Wilhelmsson
Production Assistant: Linus Holm
Aerial Photography: Albin Sjöberg
Sound Recording, Design & Mix: Jonathan Wilhelmsson
Produced with the support of Spoon Agency and Film i Dalarna
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[@SkotColacicco]

I really appreciate an incompetent but amiable tech support for our universe. Explains so very much.

[@everready19373]

yeah, some morons call it god.

[@shiva72945]

@@everready19373 Oh, shit.

[@mandolinic]

All that remains is to turn it off, and turn it back on again.

[@josecortes9799]

Not.

[@petercampbell8694]

Very British 🤣

[@wombat1238marsupial]

Untitled Earth Sim 64 has reached the end of it's extended support and will no longer be receiving updates, somehow this sounds familiar😂😂👍👍

[@greytroll1632]

Poor guys. You know, when the simulation is about to end, the programmers stop worrying about global warming, natural disasters and infectious diseases.

[@davidhenderson3400]

Untitled Earth Sim 64, so that is where I am.

[@victoriasweet773]

I think that's what happened to our simulation. Why do you think it contracted a new virus? 😅

[@jdlech]

This could actually be a pretty good TV series. I love the premise.

[@Fosten12]

she died in the end

[@daviddahl83]

I agree. Could be like a thing even where the devs help her make the world a better place by giving her higher privileges within the sim. Kind of like what the devs did for Moses.

[@jdlech]

@@daviddahl83 Oooh, I can see some comic unintended consequences as she misuses said privileges. lol.

[@issacthompson330]

Maybe the Devs are in a Sim themselves and know how to gain that authority themselves and give it to someone in one of their own Sims to see how it would affect them. Then again, that is the theorized background for DDLC and most of the premise of a webcomic I read once but couldn't finish due to it being centered on a romance I didn't get invested in.

[@lego4virgo]

When 'The Matrix' goes extremely loopy.

[@jasonwall7751]

Matrix meets Dr. Who.

[@thegrimmretails3777]

If Steven Moffatt wrote The Matrix

[@202One]

Triangles running into each-other ! 😂

[@dnmurphy48]

one of the best Dust movies I have seen. Witty and fun. Good acting too.

[@alantasman8273]

Blasphemous....

[@FWCC1]

Good but not one of the best for me.

[@geraldfrost4710]

I liked when the ice-cream vanished and then fell on her head.

[@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630]

A total surprizzzzzzzzzxxxxxxxxxxxx✌️

[@dongiovanni1993]

Maybe not actually the best of all time, but for months - definitely! It's really good work!

[@UkiMalefu]

That was GREAT and it needs to be a series! Same actors/writers/director

[@Iceberg564]

Yeah thought the same. This would be a hit big time.

[@RedSquirrelEater]

I liked this one. It's an interesting thought experiment. Kind of predicable, but still entertaining.

[@pizzadude6615]

Or predickable? Maybe we'll all just go with predictable. Cheers bud.

[@titsarmageddon]

@@pizzadude6615 😂

[@watchdust]

"Untitled Earth Sim 64" was created by the talented Jonathan Wilhelmsson and his team. Be sure to follow his instagram to check out more of his "unreal" creative endeavors: instagram.com/jonathan.wilhelmsson/

[@kennylong653]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well Done 👍

[@evildaemo]

nice, its like 'the nines' but from a one's pov

[@my____turn]

I have a good story can you produce

[@bernds6587]

3:58 I honestly expected him to say "you created the Truman show" 😆 This was refreshingly awesome, I must say.

[@JulioTijuana01]

I expected him to say "you created The Sims".

[@bernds6587]

@@JulioTijuana01 ooh, good one!

[@raerae6422]

The icecream dropping on her head was a nice touch. Great film

[@tubingview3251]

Puts a whole new meaning in "the built environment." This is pretty much how I feel all the time. Thanks for the laughs.

[@omgoleus]

To the commenter who said this was predictable: EVERY “oh shit we are living in a simulation” story is predictable. The question is: how fun is it? And how heartwarming? By that standard this 6 minute video is the best simulation story I’ve ever seen. I laughed out loud so many times! I was starting to question the wisdom of my sci-fi-shorts-on-KZbin habit, it was getting a bit dull and routine, but this redeemed it all for me.

[@JonathanWilhelmsson]

Thanks a bunch David! That's really kind of you. I'm so glad you liked it =)

[@wepwawtgamingvideos6680]

No, not every. The story Muse told us in their album "Simulation Theory" was by far the least predictable set of music videos for me.

[@lajollascott]

Of the hundreds of Dust shorts I've watched, this is easily my favorite-and I have absolutely loved many of the others.

[@JonathanWilhelmsson]

Thanks so much, that's really kind of you!

[@geraldfrost4710]

I don't know if it was my favorite, but it was so darling and happy, as opposed to the dark distopian vibe many sifi shows have. The scariest thing was a giant kitty-cat? I mean, other than the fear of instant death. And the programmer was flirting with her: he got her a drink with an umbrella in it! For a programmer nerd that's next level flirting.

[@DanaVastman]

Luv this! I often think "WTF?" as I reflect on the absurdity of what I see going on all around me... It's like a badly written drama that would be rejected by any sane producer... "is ANY of this real" is on point. THANKS!

[@Leandro-X.2024]

​@@bruitation I hope the aliens get YOU! and probe that Uranus of yours. jk 😄

[@jdlech]

@@bruitation I've felt that way since middle school. But since then, I've seen some pretty absurd things that didn't involve humans. Don't get me wrong. Human behavior still accounts for over 98% of the absurdity of this world. But there's some natural absurdities out there too.

[@nickl5658]

@@bruitation Learn biology and it is absurd.

[@codeXenigma]

@@nickl5658 Once you realise personalities of every living thing is based on biology, it does make you question free will.

[@anah3864]

So true! I said this exact same thing to a friend less than a week ago. 😄

[@Saintious]

Brilliant. For those of us looking for an answer and wondering what will happen when we find it, this gives me peace of mind. Life is always what you make of it.

[@SicilianStealth]

Vanilla Sky. The Thirteenth Floor.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

I'm in simulation number 65 and I'm wondering if I'm going to get my update next year but then again aren't we all.... this has serious Hitchhikers Guide to the universe meets Black Mirror with a bit of Monty Python vibe to it and I love it OMG can you imagine a series of this?!!

[@JonathanWilhelmsson]

Thanks so much Arnold! I'm a huge fan of all those so that's amazing to hear. Monty Python specifically was a huge reason I got into filmmaking when I was younger!

[@trappedinroom1014]

Most people have already got their upgrade…courtesy of liquid crystal and graphene oxide in the Covid vaccines. It’s giving everyone a unique ID and a direct connection to the system. Sounds sci-fi…but the future is actually now. 🙂

[@bernds6587]

you actually forgot a fair bit of Truman Show aswell. You could make a series, each season she gets uploaded to the next untitled earth sim, with either more or less glitchy stuff, a little bit like "Sliders". This however was very well done, and a continuation would be awesome, no matter if longer or in a series.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

@@bernds6587 if he listens to the feedback he's getting on this and takes the best of the advice he could be well on his way to making a hit series if a movie studio or or network or Amazon Prime give it a shot

[@jfpary7336]

Ridiculously brilliantly hilarious. It could be a great idea for a full-length film.

[@nurcherubi9761]

matrix

[@claytondora]

Simulations, all the way down. That was fun, thank you.

[@nickharvey7233]

Nice Terry P ref!

[@CainMadness]

Like, holy crap I would adore this as a TV series on Netflix or something. Just a gal that is only one truly aware that life is a simulation? The antics to be had. Great, great work.

[@arwanrhys5186]

Funniest reality show I've seen. Kudos to Master Wilhelmsson and crew. Well done! Cheers

[@Sonofspam64]

It's funny I saw this now. I was playing The Sims yesterday, and wondered if the Sims knew they weren't real. Then I wondered if someone wasn't watching me on a screen wondering if I knew I wasn't real.

[@BTFranklin]

Enjoyable short. I really, really wanted the Researcher to say "It's simulations all the way down."

[@geraldfrost4710]

I'm reminded of Pratchett's "Strata".

[@malavoy1]

Or perhaps all the way up😁😁

[@douglasdrane4489]

Someone , back in 1972 if I recall correctly , once said , " The Universe is a Vast Probability Engine designed to generate Life and Advanced Intelligent Life with Free Will ." At the time I thought he was merely sharing an unusual Theoretical Model which attempted to define our Universe . Now I am not so sure anymore . He told me many things and we shared many ideas he was a good man and I miss him as I miss many in my life that are no longer with us . The last thing he ever said to me was , " We broke a lot of rules . We rolled the dice hard . Don't be stupid , I can't return . There are Time Constraints which are ill Defined . [ FTL Time Drives backwards Speed , Time Ladders variable forward speed ] Time Constraints ill Defined . Take it as Far as You Can .

[@matthewdenckla6567]

Nicer version of the Matrix and with a sense of humor! Well done!!

[@Max_Jacoby]

If you ever think you're insignificant just remember all our Universe might be located in "New folder (42)".

[@thingmaker3]

That's a whole lot of philosophy and adaptation packed into one funny presentation. Thanks for making it!

[@strixcz]

Thanks! Nice to see a sci-fi story with a different than scary/mysterious mood - personally I loved the lighter tone and subtle humor :)

[@geraldfrost4710]

Subtle? The ice-cream on the head joke.

[@JonathanFrost]

Quirky, funny, thought provoking. Possibly in my favourite top 3 this year. Thanks creative team.

[@geraldfrost4710]

We're in a simulation created by a simulation, which was likely created by another simulation. I've always felt that way. The giant cat was a pleasant surprise.

[@dennisgabriel9641]

Has a bit of a Douglas Adams vibe. I like it.

[@SSGTru]

I was intrigued by the starting music, and sold with the humor! Brilliant work, keep it up!!! :D

[@MaidenAriana]

I hit the like button the moment the ice cream cone came back as an afterthought 😄

[@dawnfalvey6766]

This was brilliant - wish it was longer❤️ great work

[@tommclean7410]

Those budget cuts...get you every time.

[@troyjones2687]

Great movie. This is how I’ve felt every single day for the last 10 years minus the computer code and giant cats.

[@michaelpope5366]

covid-19 is a glitch...we will have it repaired shortly. Well it could take 50 plus of your Earth years, but promise it will come right. Otherwise we will need to end the simulation. You won't be harmed either way...

[@AlienorchestraNetoslo]

Amazing simulation idea here, great production, thank you, DUST !!

[@Reaper4367]

Absolutely Brilliant! Havent laughed this hard in a very long time. Thank you.

[@hookbeak3516]

Video production via Dust always side steps the mandioca malaise of televisual crap we're normally given as entertainment. Always a treat to watch anything from Dust.

[@AugustusSeeley]

Keanu just called... He wants his Matrix back!

[@lloydrobert6182]

Thank goodness there are other people who think the same thing I do! Some of us faculty at the University were talking the other day about how we were probably created by a set of students who got a C- for their project.

[@alphabetsoup6681]

@ufoguyspaceman BRILLIANT!

[@ziguirayou]

Simple, yet very well done. Great job!!!

[@Guh_roomer_Gravedigger]

Genuinely funny. Usually i get a chuckle or two, out of shorts like this but i actually laughed out loud a couple of times, "call psychiatric hospital, calling bird faced Bradley, uhh" , LMAO. Well written and acted and i agree with many of the commenters, this would make a good tv show or movie.

[@hansfreundwich8331]

This summer, the sun was setting, and it went below a house on the horizon to the west, and then it went ABOVE the same house on the horizon for about 5 minutes and then set again. Both my daughter and I witnessed it. We are in a simulation.

[@cachetheline]

"Eat, drink, and be merry. For tomorrow we die."

[@scottjones1426]

I enjoyed the humor greatly. Nice to view something not so serious. Sci-fi tends to be about galaxy-spanning wars or reality ending time paradoxes. Refreshing!

[@Alex-kp3hr]

A good take off of Simulacron-3 and The Thirteenth Floor. Simulations over other simulations. Clever concept.

[@davidg5898]

Very Douglas Adams in concept and humor. Good fun!

[@Mert_Ozfirat]

One of the best Dust movies. Great work!

[@TimmyMoza]

I thought it was 42…… awesome vid. Made me laff out loud several times.

[@AcapulKero]

Life is just a Matrix. Love this movie!!!

[@ksunofficial]

It has been while since I watched DUST and it feels good to be back. Well done on this one. Gave me quite the chuckle

[@alanyeap8078]

Very good acting, and directing. And very good story. More more!

[@moonbeamtipi5598]

Hilarious and makes so much sense. Suddenly we all understand all the things that don`t work, all the bad tech support, all the illnesses and things that really should be working better. I loved this, so funny! Well done thanks!

[@davesims3471]

This was a riot!!! Super fun to watch!

[@johnc.arthur8320]

One of the better Dust shorts. Thanks for this.

[@s.c.8296]

This actually was really good and should be so much longer. I like Dust because I like scifi, but most of the times the actors are horrible. This really affects the films negatively. However in this one the actress was really good! Hope she makes it to a bigger stage! ❤

[@patrickdurham8393]

This is one of the best I've seen on DUST!

[@wd1898]

The ending scene was the cherry on a wonderful short. Thanks!

[@MrHunas]

Its so good and so short, i had to watch it again, just to enjoy it a bit longer 🤣🤣🤣

[@synyster7785]

Was waiting for her to glitch through the balcony and fall into oblivion 🤣

[@theadhdmind]

I absolutely loved this one! Thanks Jonathan Wilhelmsson. Fantastic job. Beautiful concept. Thank you thank you thank you....wait sixty four? Ah shi....

[@geraldfrost4710]

I know! That ending was a surp

[@skijve]

One of my favorite in the entire Dust collection 🙂

[@williamking3301]

I had a good laugh watching this. So funny! Thanks for a well done short.

[@kwnzgtube]

"...testing hello...is thing on?"...too funny, love it!

[@aadi1892]

We need one hour video

[@bobalicious2696]

While I don't know what the message or meaning was, it was entertaining as hell. I liked it. And I wouldn't mind having that mug at the end.

[@gutonsinman7423]

This story has potential for developing a long film or episode.

[@DigitalGrease]

This is so much fun! Very clever writing, excellent editing for pace and comedic timing. The acting is also brilliant! Very well done! This is my favorite in the "DUST" stable so far.

[@JonathanWilhelmsson]

Thanks for this comment! It means a lot =)

[@DigitalGrease]

@@JonathanWilhelmsson What is interesting is that I made that comment before reading your pinned description! I just watched your behind the scenes video as well. Very inspirational. I am even more impressed. Now I need to go off and do something half as clever!

[@JayPatel-ug1nh]

This was marvellous!

[@neilgoldberg547]

The scary ghost was great.

[@H4hT53]

Loved it. Simple, but perfectly done and superbly acted.

[@timauth]

This is great. I could watch many seasons.

[@MatthewPellsCatsOfficial]

5:45 Marie.exe has stopped working

[@AkiaraDolls]

Excelent movie! The rythm and actors are great, the topic and how the story go is super fun,the end is the best. Thanks for share it!

[@dragienfrost2572]

This is amazing. We need more.

[@kelseystokes3858]

Definitely one of my favorites.

[@missgaia12]

Such a wonderful work!!! Congrats to everyone involved!! Clap, clap clap!!!

[@mierbeuker8148]

I'm in sim 42, because that's the answer to life, the universe, and everything in my simulation. Now excuse me, I need to get to the restaurant.

[@woodrobin]

"64 -- oh, shit!" That got me.

[@miguelmedina9399]

This was hilarious and a great sci-fi short!

[@Falipes99]

This is pure gold!!!!

[@justcallmejessz3712]

This being so relatable is actually relatable

[@fjdarling]

Great video. This would make an awesome TV series. Thanks.

[@jenniferbeyer6412]

Love it. The humor is a great ad on. The glitches are cool. Like the black cat in Matrix. Would love a longer movie version. Thank you for this great little movie.

[@JonathanWilhelmsson]

Thank you so much for watching =)

[@phoenixrises1311]

Right on time!!

[@ulfnordquuist697]

I thought it looked like Gothenburg harbor in the beginning, but science fiction movies are not made there, how wrong I was😊 And its very good😊👍

[@woodstoney]

That was really cute in a twisted sort of way. Perhaps we are all part of a huge simulation and we haven't been shown all of the limits just yet! :)

[@nemo-x]

I'd like to imagine that savestates of every interactible part of the simulation are saved and transferred to a different simulation, if one simulation ends.

[@Sim-gd2kd]

love the ending!!:D

[@jonathanballoch]

Love the laughing skull cup! Reppin Atlanta!

[@veronicaconway9362]

Loved it, I play sims4 all the time. now I know how they feel when I delete things. lol

[@greyareaRK1]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@dvance7586]

Best one so far!

[@chasingdowntruth]

omg hahah, I did not think this would be funny but it had me laughing

[@noahroad6577]

Wow! Now that’s a whole new level of terror

[@andrewbw6721]

This is excellent conceptualization

[@yellowwoodstraveler]

Really reminded me of Douglas Adams' concept of god and his final message to his creation.

[@poppabearskitchen1769]

Kudos , just what I needed after a trying day! Thank you and be well.

[@stephenwade8093]

Loved this one

[@darkawakenings77]

I love this. Great work here!