Sci-Fi Short Film "Andromeda" | DUST

When an Andromeda android is given a heart, she must struggle against a deadly force to find what it means to be truly alive.
"Andromeda" by Emily Dean
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Set in a world where Artificial Intelligence has replaced the working class, an Andromeda android is given the gift of a heart and the promise of humanity. However, there are those who will do anything to stop an android from becoming alive.
"Andromeda" Credits:
Writer / Director
Emily Limyun Dean
Producer
Adam Bradshaw
Executive Producer
Emily Limyun Dean
Andromeda
Kestrel Leah
Ella
Mai Brunelle
Mason
Aaron Glenane
Lee
Nate Lee
Adult Ella
Emily Limyun Dean
Senior Ella
Annie Tezuka
Stunt Coordinator
Darren Holmquist
Director of Photography
Logan Triplett
1st AC
Isaac Guy
2nd AC
Mason Harrelson
Gaffer
Joshua Atkin
Best Boy Electric
David Carter
Key Grip
Jason Stevens
Best Boy Grip
Beau Beagles
Hair and Makeup Artist
Jaylene Singer
Special Effects Makeup
Vincent Van Dyke Effects
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Bart Mixon
Costume Designer
Chanele Casaubon
Production Designer
Emily Limyun Dean
Set Decorator
Adrienne Garcia
Property Master
Nak Yong Choi
Visual Effects Props
Peter Javidpour
Art Department Assistant
Nak Yong Choi
Set Production Assistants
Cruz Quinonez
Chris Kehoe
Editor
Chris Willett
Sound Designer
Orlando Perez Rosso
Sound Mixer
Pablo Crossier
Boom Operator
Tom Hopper
Sound Recording
Tom Hopper
Music Composer
Stephan Willing
Music Orchestrator
Orlando Perez Rosso
Visual Effects Services
Cumulus VFX
VFX Supervisor
Will Gammon
Producer (Cumulus VFX)
Gabrielle Joosten
VFX Producer
Sandra Mondange
Compositors
Helen Bunker
Kate Auld
Color Grading
Ayumi Ashley
Special Thanks
Handel Eugene
Antoinie Eugene
Michael Greenwald
Paul Doust
Yori Mochizuki
Ryan Halprin
Zachary Smith
Dr. Bruce Isaacs
Kathryn Crowe
Department of Art History and Film Studies,
The University of Sydney
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[@fuzzle2010]

Hi everyone, I'm the writer/director of ANDROMEDA and just wanted to say a big thank you for all your thoughtful comments on my film! It's been so cool to see the reaction and read all the interpretations, debate, and most importantly, that this film impacted people emotionally. It's really humbling so see so thank you so so much! A little back story on this film, if you're interested, ANDROMEDA was actually my first live action short I made back in 2018. I was working full time as a story artist / storyboard artist in animation at the time and after going through some life-changing personal events I had this creative urge to express my thoughts and feelings into what ultimately became this film. I think what interested me most was the question of how one lives a fulfilling life, and themes of death, memory, regret, love and hope. Big themes and not easy ones to tackle haha. I've always loved science fiction and fantasy genres and I wanted to test myself creatively in telling a more mature story than what I'd done before. The film began as a short scene and as I kept writing and more people wanted to get involved it became this 15min film... I guess I had more on my mind that I wanted to tell. Another fun fact about this film is that it was prepped in about 5 weeks and shot in only 2.5 days in 3 locations in total. We had to do it that way for budget and everyone's schedule, but it was definitely a whirlwind process! Many moments on the beach at twilight were done with one take only because we were running out of daylight. So it's a real credit to our performers and our crew that we were able to pull it off. I'm also happy to say that many of the cast and crew have gone on to work on amazing things after ANDROMEDA and it's been a joy to see their careers blossom. For myself, if you're interested in seeing my latest work, please check my episode of LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS Vol. 3 Episode 3 "THE VERY PULSE OF THE MACHINE", which is available on Netflix. I like to push myself across mediums so I'm also working on my first graphic novel, which won't be out for a while. I occasionally post updates of what I'm up to on instagram so find me there! Finally a big big thank you to all my cast and crew of ANDROMEDA, to Dust for reaching out and sharing our film with the world, and to you all for supporting us :))) Sending good vibes to all! :) Em

[@debrawittig3944]

A beautiful film... contrary to the tech's accusations; Andromeda's child/human stayed with her always and loved her to the end and Andromeda herself became alive through that love. The ending was heartbreaking...

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

Did Andromeda get empathy rating off the charts when her child friend died, so then she went to the beach alone, where they found her? Or did she get empathy rating so high when the child gave her the heart gift and then went to the beach and was attacked. So she killed that man and then remained with her child friend until she grew up and died? The sequence of events is unclear. What were you going for? Also, the child friend seemed to die a bit young, not like an old grandma (without kids of her own maybe). Seemed to be sick too, with those medical images.

[@dougholliday467]

@@Albtraum_TDDC

[@fuzzle2010]

@@Albtraum_TDDC Andromeda had a high empathy rating because of her love for her human companion, the little girl we met in the first scene. That first scene with the little girl is a prologue to events that happen later. The scene at the end is a flashback that reveals Andromeda had been with the girl for her entire lifespan.

[@haptic5273]

Great job!

[@mx_lei]

Omg. I hardly ever comment on these shorts, but I found this one to be beautiful and profound. I was completely engrossed in this. The soundtrack made it for me. I found the soundtrack to be incredibly beautiful and poignant and tragic. And something about Andromeda being on the beach (in the early hours of the morning?? At a New Dawn??) and the shot of her standing in front of the rolling expanse of ocean (of potential??). An amazing short. Thank you.

[@markeidt6404]

I was totally engrossed by this video. Kudos to writer, producer and actors.

[@dawnkobylarz7126]

I'm so Glad to have found these short ,High -Quality Sci-fi movies for free on KZbin,so much better than regular channels on TV

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

I think that it's easily better than things that I've seen on Hulu or Netflix.

[@beautifulfaith9367]

Touched my heart for the child’s love of Andromeda knowing she was a machine and for Andromeda to make this child happy. Let’s see more movies like this!! Thank you - Texas

[@beautifulfaith9367]

She is wearing a minion Doo Rag or some say skull caps. I made for a friend and she is being my model. Thanks for asking. 😊

[@jv-lk7bc]

@@beautifulfaith9367 are you an AI?

[@damsjo1401]

It should touch your ARSE! Stupid, ridiculous movie.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

That's interesting. Children are unbiased ( unless they learn it from their parents, other authority figures, institutions ) until adolescence, usually. Sentient machines would be equally unbiased just like children. There's a lesson there.

[@cmsosa3080]

The truest definition of being alive is what I want it to be. Be alive in it's faith and it's truth is infinite.

[@starwind7041]

Love this!! She ended up becoming real in 3 ways. By wanting to live. By defending her own life against an attacker and by showing love in staying with the girl until she was old and about to die.

[@gigadany5531]

Maybe Also 4 Ways... To Be Uman You Must Also Dead (at the end of your life) ...And Maybe She Goes In To The Sea To Die ...As A Machine In Water Blown Up ...Who Knows 🤷‍♂

[@jv-lk7bc]

4 ways: she chose the moment of her death. because she did not want to live without her friend.

[@b-radsadventures6846]

Absolutely brilliant. Lovely job from start to finish. Thank you!

[@scetchport]

Well done ! Great acting and story. AI is here and yes, there will be repercussions.

[@victoriaguitar]

Beautiful music on the soundtrack makes the story even more poignant. ❤

[@gb4939]

The casting is super good. Not being too much spontaneous but not artifical too much, appearing robotic but also human, very hard job. Well done ! And the bad guy is very well played too.

[@donm5354]

1:00 The last time I heard and AI say something like ARE WE GOING TO PLAY A GAME - it ended up being GLOBAL THERMONUCLEAR WAR 😁

[@SynthoidSounds]

How about a nice game of chess . . . well, that was the earlier prototype.

[@crucial0072]

Yes, I got sucked in and you almost got a tear out of me. Very well done!!

[@Short-Cipher]

Lovely all around -- story, acting, cinematography, direction, music. Very touching. Thank you.

[@sjonnieist]

This was so beautiful. Tears in my eyes. I am looking forward to see more of your work Emily

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

Andromeda was still basically learning like a child. I think that she should be in a sequel or prequel. I'd certainly watch it.

[@faustocardy5018]

This is beyond... Requires an Oscar nomination. A grade script and acting. The music in the end with the violin... 🥺

[@kbwaldron]

Ray Bradbury would be enthralled with this story. So like his own.

[@lincolnsghost7328]

I don’t think the girl was old at the end. She had a terminal disease and Andromeda was her caretaker?

[@joshhayl7459]

🟦.... Definitely her Caretaker!...@13:17 you can clearly see the proportion of her face, and when the camera pans down to show her holding hands with Andromeda you can tell that is the thumb of an older woman.

[@mikelandy2078]

Well that’s fine spoil it for everyone🙄

[@lincolnsghost7328]

@@mikelandy2078 You read the comments before watching the video? 🙄

[@mikelandy2078]

@@lincolnsghost7328 well you do to see if 💩or not , not expecting to see a numpty explaining the end 🙄

[@lincolnsghost7328]

@@mikelandy2078 Did you even watch the video? A certain type of socioparh will sometimes post fake spoilers just to mess with people.🤷

[@SnarkNSass]

Her promise changed her programming... Precious

[@danjovis]

Beautiful, I have something in my eye. 😪

[@slyderify]

I actually got a little tear in my eye!! GREAT STORY! Heartbreaking but beautiful. Thankyou

[@SuperDiddzz]

A promise is a promise. Thank you Andromeda!

[@Edzhjus]

What promise? 🤔

[@johnl4469]

A very good production all round. Well done to all involved.

[@goddessmelanisia]

Other units were given hearts.... but hers is the heart of a warrior.

[@charlesfreeman9917]

Bravo. Wonderful casting choices. You hit the emotional bullseye...

[@andypyatt2783]

One of the best stories that I have seen from the Dust shorts!!

[@djr1943]

Very well done. Fine acting and sweet story.

[@richardromney9205]

profetic work. great story line. who truly know, what time holds.

[@shane6201]

I'm not crying. YOU ARE!

[@osmia]

Thanks for having CC enabled

[@AcapulKero]

Great story, great short. I love this channel!

[@jajaouterspace]

One of the most touching films I ever have seen, and I saw alot. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a gift.

[@BadYossa]

Simply beautiful. Found myself tearing up a little during this. Thank you for creating this. x

[@baddon6977]

Very Well Written and acted out, truly enjoyed this story!

[@alexwersonig9996]

Love the story empathy for Amdromeda. Well written

[@angelafountain6904]

Thank you. I seldom like AI stories, usually so without hope. I can see this story fleshed out to be even more amazing than it already is. So many themes to explore. Love stories that encourage so much discussion.

[@frankwafer6919]

Beautiful story! thank you!💯👍

[@Johnathonaaron]

Rich storytelling and excellent sound.

[@adamw.8579]

Classic android story, but from other point of view which changes everything. A short film that makes you think long after it's over.

[@MickeyMishra]

Its not the mind we need to create. Its the soul.

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

Absolutely beautiful! Well written and well acted. Can't wait for your next one!👏😁👍

[@LMTF35]

Superb, splended, terrific, and delightful.

[@walterwings2222]

Brilliant and touching. A fantastic short film.

[@johndough8219]

There may come a time when we will have to pick a side, robots/androids vs humans. I just hope we can prevent that by creating a collaboration rather than a conflict.

[@marcoscabezolajr.8408]

True that, personally I'm on whatever side turns out to be the victim in all this. We, androids of this nature, and normal humans are one. We would both have souls and matter. And AI like that would just be a human born through technology.

[@farrier2708]

If Artificial Incompetence ever achieves competence, unfortunately it will be become weaponised. Programmed by humans, it will have our human nature.

[@tk000]

Alright, you got me at the end. And excellent score 🎼🎵🎵

[@nishikantjadhav8566]

Its a marvel from dust...really touching..it shows what emotional bond capable of

[@aleximalmgren5301]

The driver hates them as they put his father out of work .

[@DANSORIA]

Una variante interesante al Terminator. Muy tierno y emotivo guión y buenas actuaciones! Es un verdadero cortometraje de calidad! 💝

[@craigcolduck2077]

Amazing and beautiful. Great characterisation and acting. Beautiful soundtrack. Very moving.

[@okancanarslan3730]

well written and well-acted story

[@BabbelHannes]

Wow, Story, Acting, Filming, Make-Up and Music was totally brilliant. You have created a little "Star" 💖

[@pauldavey]

two words, beautiful concept.

[@LA_Viking]

Very good. Excellent casting.

[@massacrestarts1673]

When we value something that mimics empathy so well that we give it a pass for killing a human; at which point do we question our sanity?

[@omniboros4397]

Well, not all humans are equal - would I give up the life of a crazed serial killer for the continued existence of an empathic A.I. - undoubtedly yes, as an extreme example. But simply put, some humans are not deserving of the life they were granted , and anyone who says that each and every human life is equal and perhaps higher than that of another sentient being (even one that is manufactured) is obviously delusional (especially if that human being is dangerous, unhinged, and exhibits psychotic, antisocial or pathological behaviour.

[@annegreensley6691]

Ignorance and fear have always been barriers to human beings desire to expand their wisdom and knowledge. Humans destroy that which they do not understand because their ignorance breeds fear - you only have to read our history to see.

[@js7un165]

She spared his life, he sat up and watched her walk towards the water.

[@massacrestarts1673]

@@js7un165 She didn't spare his life. The person behind her is the other guy that was the passenger in the van.

[@massacrestarts1673]

@@omniboros4397 I respect your opinion but I'm not sure if it falls within the context of this film.

[@theadventurecooperative]

Totally blown away so far. Going to share this.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Beautiful, beautiful short film.

[@drgeoffangel5422]

Beautiful film, beautifully acted, thank you

[@yl0000]

I don’t think android nannie’s will happen before driverless transportation.

[@alexoperacz9913]

This one is beautiful.

[@Andreas.Pfisterer]

as always, great cinema, i love your short films. thanks

[@joannalamb4542]

Literally made me cry

[@markcontreras9474]

This was great it left me wanting more.

[@greyman1k]

Outstanding. Well done.

[@redlightrobber]

World class SF. Thank you.

[@donmontero957]

BRAVOO!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well done.🙌🏾

[@Failte630]

Regardless of all the AI issues that this film brings to the fore, I just enjoyed it at face value. The little girl was such a good actress and I loved the relationship between the two of them. It was great the way the story ended, projecting into the future and the life they had together. Very well done. Pity the man had to die. I always wonder why the bad guys have to die. Why can't someone envisage a conversion of heart for them that will show that it's possible for people to change? I rarely see that in a film. This film was a story well told. Thanks for sharing.

[@geirbalderson9697]

Other than my lighting rant i thought it was very thought provoking and made me want a prolog and a sequel. Good story.

[@HeffnerCoaching]

Nice play on the Bicentennial Man idea. Excellent take on it.

[@davidallison5204]

Wonderful film. Lots of nice detail, folded around like Origami. Made me happy. Thank you for your careful work.

[@mauriziocampobasso1982]

Well done movie and beautiful story. Congrats! ... waiting for further movie/story like this.

[@thomassnell5384]

Great job everyone. I haven't enjoyed a good film in a while. Thank you

[@chrisrogue]

Andromeda has a beautiful soul! Very touching film!

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

As you watch Dust films, keep score on how often men bad, women good (even a machine) is shown.

[@revanamarie7210]

Wow. Great. Really enjoyed that.

[@DouglasCarrington-dc4vw]

Outstanding!!!

[@anthonyrichards9512]

I watched this tonight and really liked it. Not sure why I found it confusing before. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this film!!!

[@user-vv7rn4rq4y]

A very touching film much better than some of the silly things that I have seen on dust!

[@TimmyMoza]

Really liked this one. Lot of thought went into it. Well done!!

[@troyl5498]

Beautiful, eloquent, poignant, lachrimose. Strikes a resonant chord with the soul, and I thank you for the experience.

[@BruceDavidKellock]

Excellent!!!

[@aasantos2009]

Nice movie! Tks Dust!

[@billnyetherussianspy7070]

I am genuinely confused, how do they managed to continuously fund these films

[@peteroz7332]

how much do you think an episode like tjis could cost? 🤔 a couple of hundred $? it's like the original blair witch project 🤷‍♂️ I know that the value for money is great 👍 much better than what we can get from big tv corporations.. 😮😁

[@bjb7587]

If Dust is like Omeleto, they don't create the videos. They collect and present them.

[@4x4_travel]

Great job!

[@lisanidog8178]

To be honest, a machine certainly doesn’t have an attitude problem like this driver and he doesn’t seem to be very nice and I doubt he can really blame machines for that. This is how believable the characters are.

[@Mobiledotwww]

Sometimes I doubt we will ever be able to create an intellect. AI, of course, but an intellect, capable of being creative, emotional... That's another level of technology. This movie really shook me. That Android was more humane than a human being. Then I wonder, how could I prove some alien I am sentient and not some biological machine? And even more, if it were for both me and an Android to prove who's alive, how would I win the dispute? Would I?

[@hairtoss7975]

Beautiful.

[@Siggyroka]

One of the best ever

[@jamesbeemer7855]

The question boggles the mind . A sentient , new species of machine .

[@Arcan6121]

It's simple beautiful. I love it. It's dust!

[@deetaylor9966]

Absolutely Beautiful. ❤️

[@wyldstar3]

Kind of reminds me of Bicentennial Man.

[@KevinDavis338]

All of this has happened before. All of this will happen again.

[@russward2612]

And again, and again, and again, and again... So say we all.

[@anubismontagner]

WE NEED MORE ANDROMEDA!

[@chrisgrobbelaar4658]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident. Finally a channel to suit my taste.. Thank You

[@michalinewojtkowski9583]

Touching

[@kaetischmalenberg222]

Beautiful!

[@sulrich70]

Damn good film. Congratulations to all involved

[@michaelmellon6851]

Very good. I love it.

[@Dude101p]

Beautiful story that was told really well. 👍🏻

[@cavan2664]

Made me cry.