Sci-Fi Short Film "Colony" | DUST | Throwback Thursday

In the future, two women struggle for survival on a newly colonised planet.
"Colony" by Catherine Bonny
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In 2131, two sisters, Rhian and Seren struggle to survive the harsh conditions of a recently colonised planet. When Seren's health takes a turn for the worse, Rhian's desperation leads her to inadvertently discover life on this strange new world. With it comes a promise for survival but at a terrifying cost.
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[@hernanfernandez4983]

We may find new worlds, but what is the point if human behavior never change? , we only transfer suffering to every place we go🤔

[@guentherwirth5705]

This we have done already very 'successful' on Earth.

[@danielsuveges2895]

It's good to see her skin condition improved a lot.

[@ernestolula3280]

Future medecin will heal nearly everything, but not animal masculine instincts.

[@xodarap]

The assumption of the inevitability of future dystopia always saddens me; but the twist at the end was spot on! I loved it!

[@mendmywings7238]

Can you explain it to me. I'm an idiot and i don't get it lol

[@cinemartin3530]

Wow, that was amazing. After watching it, I felt as if I had watched a full-fledged film from which everything unimportant had been cut out. Although there are some minor problems with props in this short, it makes up for it with nice color grading, beautiful scenery, and decent acting. If this film had been released to the cinema, I would not wish for a dime that I would have paid to watch it. 😃

[@DukeCannon]

Oh look Dennis! There's some lovely filfth over here!

[@ernestolula3280]

Lovely? Ask for help, before cops get you!

[@johncarlaw8633]

@@ernestolula3280

[@Mangolorian-je3eo]

You can't just free a planet because some water tart comes out and bites you!

[@BudhagRizzo]

We need to see the payoff.

[@Gzeebo]

Wow. Home & Away got dark.

[@xodarap]

😂😂😂😂😂!!!!

[@RMR1]

The overriding problem I had with this film is that it feels unfinished. Not because the final scene -- trusting the audience to imagine what comes next is actually a plus -- but because the supernatural angle isn't given nearly enough screen time. It's the most important plot device, but we have only a vague idea of what's happening. An angler fish (or giant piranha?) bites a woman and creates some super-human-fish-healing-hybrid? OK, fine. But how, and most importantly, why? Because the women were in distress? Or was it just random? And how does the apple fit in (aside from the obvious metaphor)? All that said, the acting was terrific, and the writing, despite the story's gaps, is pretty darn good. Director Catherine Bonny uses a light touch, staying out of the film's way with a minimalist approach. A less-confident director might have opted for flash over substance, but the hand here is steady and uncluttered, letting the actors do their thing. And while I loathe exposition, I understand the opening narration is almost a requirement in shorts, so, fair enough. One nit: why do writers have their characters say things like, "The year was 2131 when we traveled to the colony. ..."? No one talks like that. "We traveled to the colony in 2131" is more realistic, feels more genuine and sounds a lot less expo-like. You trust the audience to imagine what happens after the final scene. So trust them to understand that 2131 is a year, not the name of a galactic cruiser. Again, a nit, but still ... Overall, despite its flaws, "Colony" is certainly worth a watch. 2.9/5.

[@annexsoftworks]

"One nit"? Mate, I counted at least half a dozen there.

[@RMR1]

​@@annexsoftworks Actually, I think you counted 1 nit -- and 5 or more issues that are more than just nits.

[@joshscott-savage8339]

What a powerfull and intense film! Very well done on all fronts thank you!

[@briansmaller7443]

If they can transport people surely they can bring some tractors and plows.

[@bobalicious2696]

I know right!? But it could be the cost/weight/thrust ratio...

[@Jerbies_Kimmers]

What da heck happened?? Need more information. Arghh so frustrating.. lol.. good little short thanks. Love this channel, been binge watching 😎

[@danawhite9823]

From what it seemed like, there was a talking fish that wanted to help her, then they combined???? I'm not sure.

[@darkreflection9087]

Interesting

[@lightningrose3654]

You heard of werewolves? Heaven has werefish. Enjoy your stay

[@jojo-oe7mv]

Very cool

[@reinereine1896]

I thought this was a follow up to the first "colony" film but it's just a repeat To bad this film really needs a part 2. I was very disappointed 😢

[@bbacher95]

Perhaps that's why it's labeled a "throwback" - so you would know it's a repeat.

[@shawnerz98]

Tactic by uploaders to get more exposure, and then clicks (money), without releasing new content.

[@reinereine1896]

@@bbacher95 and perhaps as a proud european i don't know what throwback is.

[@PluckMe]

Yeah I wasn't too pleased to see it's just a Re-Upload

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

@@reinereine1896 Liking something that has already been done or seen before. It's like how bell bottom jeans are trendy again when we already had them as fashion in the 1970s.

[@okancanarslan3730]

nice movie

[@durasaxon5131]

Cruel and unforgiving World _____

[@hernanfernandez4983]

If humans mostly men, can't change their behavior what's the point in finding new planets?? To repeat history? Absurd

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

It's not the world the problem, it's the humans.

[@velozjay7994]

Bendiciones para todos el que esté viendo este video 😅

[@ChristianAttridge]

*los que esten* o *quienes esten*

[@ernestolula3280]

@@ChristianAttridge Qué bien, Ud escribe casi muy bien en castellano. -- los que estén o quienes estén -- A mi me molesta mucho mas eso de 'bendiciones', espero que su dios no sea Beelzebub, o otro de esos seres de los planetas lejanos, porque lo que la señorita de esta película recibió como bendición... ¡Qué peligroso es!

[@Frankflores111]

I'm confused. Did her sister turn into a creature?🤔

[@ernestolula3280]

The first in scene turns monster as the result of the murder of her sister. Or should we say 'avenging angel'?

[@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs]

Basic problem is that it is very difficult special effects to make a believable monster ( the later Aliens sequels for example). Also, they should be planting in rows etc. Another issue is that it is not set up with the voyage to the new world. The audience looks at it, oh that's like the beach in Thailand. The acting is good. The female performance makes the emotions believable.

[@ernestolula3280]

@@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs I find she makes a remarkaly credible monster. They should NOT be planting in rows. Really intelliegent people doesn't plant in rows. Rows are usefull to lessent the energy used to plant, heal and harvest. But nature doesn't plant in rows. Production is better quality, plants are happier planting in a way more sophisticated.

[@CalculatorWish]

It was very good. 👍

[@7Steels]

Does anyone know where this was filmed?

[@robertfoskett1016]

I think it was filmed in Western Australia.

[@oldschool8432]

Enjoyed this much. Thanks Dust

[@beingsentient]

Very gripping, with very good acting, drama. But nonsensical. What's the lesson/story here?

[@ernestolula3280]

The story is clear, and only the fake news factories, like Hollywood, are suposed to give lessons when showing dystopias as of how USA is for a living for instance.

[@Mangolorian-je3eo]

Look, the important thing is that men are all evil. Or something.

[@scotthultin7769]

439 👍's up DUST thank you for sharing 🤗

[@brucewelty7684]

The tidal forces of those to near at hand moons would rip the landscape apart and the shore flooding would be X T R M E

[@mekkler]

I know, sci-fi trope to tell the audience 'this is not Kansas anymore'. Lazy writing.

[@robertleach5355]

Nice

[@blumaxx1]

Your the fool for thinking your overlords were there to save you,,,yet you are the slave,,,,lol

[@saleendriver]

While this is well done, I have to wonder aloud once again why the majority of scifi writers have such a dark and pessimistic outlook on mankind's future? I mean things ain't great, but they ain't terrible either. I guess doom makes for better story telling.

[@Jack-gn4gl]

Still remember my boss at the newspaper saying good news doesn't sell,bad news sells papers

[@RMR1]

@@Jack-gn4gl Yep. I was a newspaper reporter and editor for 30 years and the old adage, "if it bleeds, it leads," is as true now as it ever was. Whenever I got the "nothing but bad news" complaint, I'd explain that bad news sells newspapers not because it's "bad," per se, but because it's relatively rare. Therefore different. Therefore interesting. Therefore newsworthy. A person helps their neighbor? Happens all the time. No news there. That same person kills that same neighbor. Happens very rarely. Front page above the fold. Movies are different, obviously, but I think the same general rule applies. Gotta have conflict -- and doom and gloom is a great way, albeit not the only way, to create it.

[@ernestolula3280]

You are perhaps too busy looking to your screen to know the world is much more horrile than what is shown here. Do you know of any war? Are you shure that the conditions of these female prisoners are so awfull compared to the normal living of real people not far from your home? Less than a light second... Do you know the sea level previsions for 2050, and how many people must leave thier homes forever? It is not a coincidence that weapon sellers, are buying all newspapers and TV Chanels. Bad news sales weapons. And reporters are paid a percentage, of the weapons sold. If weapons aren't sold, the newspaper closes, and reporters are fired. Reporters are payed for the weapons sold as a result of all the bad news they choose to tell. They are not responsible for the crimes, as Hermes, but they have their part of the cake of slaughter.

[@vikinghawk3358]

The way society has become and all the extreme hatred for each other ? Look outside the window once , it’s easy to understand the gloomy future .

[@lostcat9lives322]

You can always watch Hallmark movies.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

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[@ernestolula3280]

Your remark is pointless.

[@chrisbrien105]

this is old :)

[@kamikariad]

Wow that sucked.

[@dougfisher5408]

Dumb

[@DaleWheeler]

???? Gloom and Doom.... Terrible

[@saleendriver]

Seems that most all scifi writers have a dark view of the future. Wonder why?

[@Johnsmith69448]

Seriously, Jesus, this isn't fun at all

[@openidqd]

Везде пропаганда. Ну и времена.

[@efireman23]

Why did the girl have two black eyes? Because she didn't listen the first time 😂

[@JovanGaluit-vy5hr]

Can't hear sh*t. Dust is really becoming a waste of time.

[@JovanGaluit-vy5hr]

This was the biggest, stupidest waste of time ever.

[@staticfl99]

dumb

[@TheAbsoluteJedi]

Sorry, I dont support lgbtqs or lgbtq themes.

[@j.f.christ8421]

Just like no-one gives a damn about your worthless life.

[@digler7686]

Literally the first words of the movie short.. wtf

[@thedonstandsalone7488]

pick another channel to be cringe on then

[@brucewelty7684]

@@thedonstandsalone7488 Gladly

[@brucewelty7684]

Oh and by by!

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

so, slavery