Sci-Fi Short Film: "Immortal" | DUST | Online Premiere

[@nataliemetzger26]

Hi! I'm Natalie Metzger, the co-director and co-writer of Immortal. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, comments, and discussions about Immortal.

[@Lifeofege]

I wish there was more!

[@jasonbovee7693]

Excellent short film! The performances were convincingly portrayed, and the storyline, with its themes of quality of life treatment of the elderly and extension of the human lifespan, was inspired. I hope to see more work from you in the future!

[@cryler29]

brilliant, the fans we need a second part please. Great actress

[@ZombieLogic101]

More please, this feels like the start of something good!

[@kaylagray6191]

This was amazing! I wish it was a movie so I could see more!

[@TechnoMageB5]

I especially liked the fact that the story captured something researchers and philosophers throughout the ages had to persist against in order to accomplish anything: resistance from one's peers. For whatever reason, we as a group tend to act like crabs in a bucket, forever pulling down anyone trying to get out, trying to reach for something higher. Well done.

[@PragmaticOptimist_N7]

It's an interesting conundrum... How do youfeel about handle the *'just because we can, doesn't* always *mean we should'* scenario(s)?

[@tedferkin]

The concept of immortality is terrifying. For a start imagine the overpopulation, what about the issue of a psyche of the thought of being able to live forever. It could be boredom because you've done everything or the hopelessness of poverty for eternity. If it's something only for those that can afford it, it's yet another gulf between the rich and the poor.. No there's a reason why immortality would have a hard time being funded. But I think I understand that you have the thought that the more way out projects don't get funded. From my understanding that's not how it happens. Research gets funded through possibilities. To get funding you have to show some level of success before it will get further funding, so projects go through multiple rounds of getting funding. Dead end research gets dropped, successful projects get further funding for progress. The scientific community has quite good and open-minded approaches to thinking big.

[@handlemonium]

Nicely put. Well-funded researchers like Dr. Sinclair are already working towards realizing some degree of this. Strategic lifestyle choices that can greatly slow the shortening of telomeres (how life expectancy is measured), genetic therapies, and bionics can all aid in extending an individual's life. The ethical challenge is how to educate and provide these choices to those who would otherwise not live to experience the full human experience instead of limiting these choices to those that already have access to nearly all the benefits and pleasures of modern society.

[@them4309]

I don't do that.

[@philcoombes2538]

@@PragmaticOptimist_N7 Depends on the reason for the "shouldn't"...& "because MAH BuyBull tells me that YOU can't" does NOT qualify...

[@unocson9359]

This was one of the best stories I've seen in some time. The acting, the story. Hit the nail on the head.

[@artalcazar1694]

I was so immersed into the storyline that I forgot how short it was. So many story lines embedded into such a short time frame.

[@eclipsestorm1975]

The one and only thing I absolutely Hate about these short films is they are never long enough.

[@jahempress26]

The good ones, never

[@TheVCHorseguy]

Best Levi's commercial of the last 20 years.

[@ericchild8845]

As someone who has lost a parent to Alzheimer’s/Dementia this one hits home hard. Well done. If only the science were real. Thanks for posting and I commend you on your excellent production skills.

[@morgan97475]

Ditto.

[@Pfirtzer]

You really should dive into vaxxines dementia, cancer and the lot. Ask yourself why so many succumb t o it. Look for Stanley Plotkin deposition full 9 hours on you tube, make sure to type it as I put it. Then documentary 2 1/2 hour called In lies we trust, you will hear things that maybe you didn't know. Also Maurice Hilleman: cancer,HIV in vaccines . Eustace Mullis: murder by injection. Vert good read: Robert Kennedy jr: The real Anthony Fauci with thousands of footnotes. On Bitchute type: Attali .People should wake up, humanity is going to be reset once again, great reset means wiping out humanity.

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

So beautiful

[@Alec0124]

I agree with the sentiment of this video. Someone who cares a whole lot will use Crispr and get it right

[@michaelvonfriedrich3924]

The science is real!!!!

[@greyareaRK1]

It's going to be an awkward conversation when they run across each other 100 years from now. So well done!

[@EdmondManning]

"And this is my youngest daughter, she's 119. So....how are you?"

[@MontanaPDX]

Yeah she said were going to have so much time together. So you know the wife got poked too.😂

[@bwang4005]

This NEEEDS to be a movie, series, whatever! Just make it something longer because I need more! I loved this

[@goldieARZ]

I also appreciated the 4th character in the film, that beautiful Arts & Craft home. The Arts & Craft movement was an architectural and hand-craft design aesthetic that started in the 19th century, in response to the factory-made cookie-cutter Industrial Age that was growing in prominence. This lovely house, and all it's built-in furnishings, stands as silent witness to a scientific breakthrough that will forever change human society and history. Excellent short film!

[@biglakejudy]

Aha, another house nut.

[@Piaseczno1]

@@biglakejudy Maybe just another house, but I'll look into it. If she's talking sense then kudos to Goldie for shedding some light on a matter of which I wasn't yet aware.

[@tedwarden5803]

@@Piaseczno1. Have a look at Macintosh.

[@anna-lisagirling7424]

This was an excellent short story about an ancient human longing for at least longevity if not immortality. It felt like an updated classic "Twilight Zone" in the way it left me feeling all crawly at the end. I thought the editing was spot on and it seeded all the usual issues arond the topic with a special focus on the very ethics of the science without going into religion. For that, I am grateful because it allows this short to appeal to a global audience. Everyone can provide that layer themselves. Keep making more shorts like these!

[@owlthepirate5997]

I totally agree with you 100%!

[@GDeNofa]

Loved this. And that ending was surprisingly optimistic.

[@minotaur55]

I was half expecting him to launch at her and start eating her face or something

[@梁雪-l8h]

@@minotaur55 damn it.

[@PavelKOT11]

@@minotaur55 me too! He is freaky man.

[@-Jakob-]

not for Harper

[@teachingscienceandeverythi652]

A very “un-Dusty” ending indeed

[@imhere49]

Beautiful short, I really felt the emotional tear between the love of her work and her romantic relationship. Good writing, beautiful acting

[@eolhinforest7736]

The love of her work, and the love of her father as well...

[@imhere49]

@@eolhinforest7736 yes, the end was complete validation of what she was doing

[@Z4RD4N34]

Her romantic relationship was just going to drag her down. Good riddance.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Incredible work this short film. The lighting, the fluid use of the camera, everything. It would be great to see the sequel!

[@pondturtle4972]

Totally agree w/ you

[@BarneyLCornett]

You'll be waiting a long time... They start with a great story, but they never follow thru... I've seen probably over a hundred of these short films, great stories, great ideas & endless possibilities to explore, yet they never expand on any of them & they always leave the audience hanging... It's irritating...

[@apexmcboob5161]

The problem with many DUST shorts is while the production may be well done the story line is wanting, particularly in the lack of a conclusion. Yes it can be difficult in a short story but it's still essential. This one, Immortal, checks all the boxes...and... it has a proper ending! Well done!

[@jxhllilk]

This is the future I want

[@tcctech3211]

Wow had a lump in my throat at the end where her Dad was standing there..... amazing story camera work, please give us more!!! :)

[@RedcoatsReturn]

DUST makes 100% great, brilliantly creative stories with a beginning, middle and end. Netflix, Hollywood and most everyone else couldn‘t do it…if they would even try.

[@albionicamerican8806]

To the scientist's credit, at least she was trying to help her ailing father. That makes a lot more sense, both morally and emotionally, than if she tried to keep her cats alive indefinitely.

[@eyescreamcake]

What's wrong with cats??

[@jackhills2440]

One of the best sci-fi's from Dust or Omeleto. Topflight story line, acting and conclusion. Impressive.

[@lavapix]

I was set for it to keep going but a great ending too.

[@kn4cc755]

I don't see it as a ending but a beginning.

[@barrahart]

As a science fiction writer and an aspiring "mad scientist" in the field of genetics -- and hopefully a few others -- I salute every creative mind behind this beautiful little story. Longevity is not a fantasy. It is here and now, and there are brilliant minds hard at work. We can't know for certain what it will mean for our species, but what we do know... is that death is not inevitable. It is not our inescapable fate. It is not our curse. It is simply another problem we have yet to solve.

[@jynxxmartin]

Loved the ending. Loved the actors. Loved the sentiment. Loved it when he said her name. Loved the big reveal when she called him Dad.

[@butterflyk3542]

Definitely one of the good ones. If you get annoyed when it ends as if there should have been more they did it right ✨and the algae theories and research seriously interests me. One of those things you can look up articles on for hours.

[@bass3587]

It's well worth to see your dad remember who you are than to lose someone that doesn't understand you.

[@renekingfisher9065]

This was very good. All her hard work. Girlfriend can't accept it. Then dad walks in and says her name!!! I'd love to see where this goes!! Please make more!!

[@eugenehicks3859]

Girlfriend... Did you say girlfriend..😂😂

[@renekingfisher9065]

@@eugenehicks3859 😂😂😂😂

[@danratsnapnames]

oh man, this was great.. commenting to add to the search weight.

[@trinisweethand]

This needs to be a full length please ... pretty please !!!???

[@Geroscientist]

This is the essence of longevity / geroscience research. As an early career scientist in the field, well done!

[@bryanfisk7904]

Sent shivers down my spine. Humanity without death. Immortality without consequences. Where could that possibly go wrong?

[@nickjunes]

This is the most noble pursuit of science.

[@chrisparfitt501]

Brilliant. Thanks for making it.

[@ThePosiamus]

This will end in tears. Definitely.

[@TheHiggybaby]

I was half expecting that to have been her husband, and she was the immortal trying to find a way to reverse his aging. I was wrong, but it was still an enjoyable ride!

[@Pfirtzer]

I was expecting the old man to kille her.Not sure why, guess I don't trust mad old people.

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

Go hug your Dad! Shame if you don't

[@leeakers4525]

Wow! Great film. Perhaps the first Dust film that hasn't left me sad or perplexed. Love it.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Really well done, would definitely like to see more! 👍👍

[@kentherapy7022]

Damn Natalie......Good work. Toaday movie, soon reality....✌

[@MTimWeaver]

It's amazing how good these short films can be compared to what's coming out of Hollywood...long enough to tell a great story without getting bogged down in all the filler to round out a 90-minute movie.

[@Dogbertforpresident]

I liked the fact that nothing in this is far fetched which gave the ending a huge punch.

[@malcolmkogut]

This short can go in so many directions such as The Modern Prometheus as Dad goes mad or Benjamin Button as Anna becomes a child in the relationship with Harper or a Species type creature born from Harper as she accidentally gets exposed to the 10,000 year old algae. Normally I don't like movies that don't have endings but this one is a keeper.

[@Chris-sx3he]

AWESOME!! We need a follow up!

[@razvan53]

There's writing material for at least 15-20 episodes. The start (daddy becomes a vegetable, pondering, debate, action), the middle (this short film) and the end (somewhere between Age of Adaline and evolution of time over a few decades). I enjoyed the quality of the cinema filming.

[@LordGreavous]

even if it doesnt make him live forever im just happy it brought "him" back

[@davidmunro1959]

This needs a sequel, please

[@Zany4God]

As I began to watch the video I lost track of the fact that this was a very short story by Dust. There is a lot here that would make a great full length movie. Great job.

[@cerealtiller]

Wonderful Story..thank you

[@rudevalve]

Certified Gold!!!!!

[@AtTheZebo]

I like a good surprise happy ending!

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

Whenever I see anything from Dust, I instantly click...standard! Brilliant content everytime.

[@navyretired6311]

I must say it was very good, they say if you can dream it will happen thank you

[@wilmaboot]

Superb. All of it. Loved the whole story, filming, and acting. You should be proud. 🥇⭐🏆

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

BEAUTIFUL...WOW

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

Ending was perfect... I miss my Dad

[@monkeysize]

Seriously...next level!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!

[@billylangham2077]

Outstanding short. It has it all. This is one of a very few shorts that is satisfyingly complete. You don't feel that it needs something more. Perfect.

[@wisemanwalkingdowntheroad4275]

A excellent short film. It may the fate of some young people today to might live long enough to see this happen in their lifetimes. More likely the first breakthrough will just be a slowing down of the aging process and many refinements in the decades ahead.

[@baseman2002]

Fantastic.

[@andyschwarm]

That was excellent, more than made up for the last one. I cried.

[@royb4164]

Superb !!

[@michae16d]

I’ve seen several shorts from DUST and have been intrigued by them all. This too is great and I’d love to see it turned into a full length film…Good job ❤

[@ogrebeast64]

You've got me hooked now! I hope there are sequels to this one.

[@mayumiyamamoto283]

wonderful..just perfect..looking forward for more of your work !stay healthy..God bless the team!

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

Great all around. The writing, acting, cinematography - all coalesce for a thoroughly engrossing 10 minutes.

[@SirTenenbaum]

The ending made it worth it.

[@qpn6ph9q]

Wow that was incredibly touching ❤

[@ThatHomelessScrubbalo]

NO! I want more of this story!!!!

[@lastmanstanding2622]

Why the heck did this end so early? More! I want to see more!!

[@MrTmax74]

I need an ending! Great short story for sure.

[@jahempress26]

Wow omg so much in so little time ,you you left me hanging, you have to do part 2 are something PLEASE !!!10 10 10 💯💯💯💯💯💯✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@ernstoud]

Excellent. Many levels in such a short video.

[@jacklangley861]

Loved this one. A complete story here. I especially love the moral to the story as I see it anyway. Believer or doubter? Open sincere dialogue is an evolved state. Let's move towards that.

[@thomascharlton8545]

Ok, this one gave me goose bumps at the end. Well done.

[@njdevilsforlifewoohoo5533]

I absolutely loved this. I would like to see this become a series or a movie. A series would be preferred.

[@maerim78]

Wow! Loved this

[@Re5ist_ance]

The one frustrating thing about Dust shorts .. is just that .. they are short! I was bought into this story line .. wanted to see where it would lead!

[@eolhinforest7736]

I am the caregiver for my mother whose dementia is getting progressively worse fairly quickly. She hasn't entirely forgotten who we are yet, but I can see that coming. How I wish this research was real and happening now... Compelling story, with powerful themes, and a lot of potential to play into a very long-term story, perhaps skipping forward each time, to see how this has changed the human race, and whether there were any unexpected drawbacks down the line.

[@danieljackson654]

How wonderful is this story. Well Done. Thank you for completing this project. For anyone who has worked on a Dream through all the costs to reach significant Life Milestones, this production rings so true. MORE.

[@mikes_behind_bars614]

So good. Loved it.

[@fiftycalguru]

Outstanding ending. The way you sort of get jolted from one thought line to the next and one emotion to another!

[@dnisey64]

Luv this, thank you.

[@BlackSheeproadstar]

I loved the ending, I lost my dad to Cancer 2 years ago and my mom to Dementia a year ago; I was glad she didn't have to feel that pain.

[@thundercloud7850]

I wanted this one to go on and on... great premise and loved the punch at the end with her Dad speaking to her! Great job!

[@donwilliams6170]

Very well done......kudos.

[@longdragon7067]

I watched my 80 year old Father's brilliant mind degrade over 10 years from answering all the jeopardy questions without a seconds thought to at 90, calling my mother "mommy" and not being able to understand how a remote works to turn on the TV from dementia. How I wish this were true. Great story.

[@melioristicone333]

Phenomenal production. Absolutely spectacular storyline and script writing. The beginning potential of a Sci-Fi masterpiece 👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Terry853]

Dust is far more entertaining than hollywood..

[@tonywiley4357]

This was great

[@SlamminGraham]

I cried. Someday, everybody will understand.

[@derekwilson7453]

That was really deep subject okay trying to live forever

[@jameschambers8788]

LIKE IT!

[@dallastaylor4888]

Outstanding! A breath of fresh spring air at the end!

[@kurkspetterson3557]

I love the argument, great job I hope the project continues is very ambitious.

[@tanrose8645]

BRILLIANT! 👏👏👏 PLEASE Stay 'safe', everyone❣️ Blessed be ✨💫🌟🌛🌹🌜

[@fiberglass101]

Brilliant piece of work. Bites of reality. Love, betrayal, Majic. Aside from this all around beautiful film and the joyous ending, one must consider reality. Only young people want to live forever. Old timers don't want to die, but they'll be glad when it's over, (mostly) For lots of reasons.

[@charlesschaller6451]

Great work!

[@treblam1]

Fantastic!! Would love to see this as a Movie or TV show!

[@TroodoN0]

what a camera work! i got shivers at the end. Congrats to everyone involved

[@katg5746]

This was so well acted, shot, filmed... everything so well done, kept me guessing and smiling at the end

[@AiyaSGC87]

I was on the edge of me seat. Each character was so real and RAW... I felt like a voyer looking in on my next door neighbor! Even the story felt real. Who's life did you steal to write this?

[@michaelmcdonald3275]

Good work for recruiting Davros for the opening scenes !

[@marksullivan6319]

Ugh I need more of this