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

When her experiment is discovered, a brilliant geneticist on the verge of a breakthrough that could change humanity must make an impossible choice.
"Immortal" by Natalie Metzger & Robert Allaire
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"Immortal" Credits:
Written and Directed by Natalie Metzger & Robert Allaire
Actress / Laura Coover
Actress / Meredith Casey
Actor / Doug Scroope
Director of Photography / Nick Matthews
Production Designer / Natalie Groce
Editor / Patrick Nelson Barnes
Music / Robert Allaire
Casting Director / Amey Rene
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[@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...

[@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.😂

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@unocson9359]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@bwang4005]

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

[@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.

[@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??

[@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%!

[@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!!! :)

[@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...

[@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.

[@rudevalve]

Certified Gold!!!!!

[@danratsnapnames]

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

[@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 😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@jackhills2440]

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

[@michiganmagneto]

Hmm, algae from Michigan. Who knew? I'll take a triple dose please. Right now. Good short flick.

[@nickjunes]

This is the most noble pursuit of science.

[@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.

[@bass3587]

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

[@Dogbertforpresident]

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

[@MrMannyfresh78]

Just turned 39 and starting to become super aware of my own mortality. Wish life was longer but I just really want to be more accepting of the inevitable as I age. This really hit. Great short :)

[@grahambarrett5569]

I am 70 years old how do you think I feel about my mortality

[@andyschwarm]

Wait til you're 72.

[@txbluesguy]

Wait until you turn 60 🙂

[@emiliebova]

I am 68, maybe algae can help extend lifespan!

[@aramisortsbottcher8201]

Wait until you turn 19 Oh, wait...

[@davidmunro1959]

This needs a sequel, please

[@cerealtiller]

Wonderful Story..thank you

[@baseman2002]

Fantastic.

[@leeakers4525]

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

[@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.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

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

[@AtTheZebo]

I like a good surprise happy ending!

[@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.

[@chrisparfitt501]

Brilliant. Thanks for making it.

[@tanrose8645]

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

[@ThatHomelessScrubbalo]

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

[@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.

[@LordGreavous]

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

[@SirTenenbaum]

The ending made it worth it.

[@qpn6ph9q]

Wow that was incredibly touching ❤

[@donwilliams6170]

Very well done......kudos.

[@kentherapy7022]

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

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

BEAUTIFUL...WOW

[@Daniel-wh5ys]

Ending was perfect... I miss my Dad

[@neilyoung1598]

Awesome.....as (nearly) everytime...!!!!

[@22rjperry1]

Excellent story! Thank you.

[@Chris-sx3he]

AWESOME!! We need a follow up!

[@ThePosiamus]

This will end in tears. Definitely.

[@michaelmcdonald3275]

Good work for recruiting Davros for the opening scenes !

[@royb4164]

Superb !!

[@jeffcd3559]

Nicely done and leaves you wanting more.

[@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

[@Terry853]

Dust is far more entertaining than hollywood..

[@hybridepigenes]

Let the experiments begin. Sign me up.

[@wilmaboot]

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

[@tonywiley4357]

This was great

[@peterwinslow8329]

Brilliant! Really enjoyed this.

[@Geroscientist]

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

[@navyretired6311]

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

[@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 💯💯💯💯💯💯✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@rustyshield]

This definitely needs to be a 2hr movie

[@monkeysize]

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

[@SlamminGraham]

I cried. Someday, everybody will understand.

[@fr33nrgyon41]

Very Nice 👌👌👌👌🥇

[@jameschambers8788]

LIKE IT!

[@derekwilson7453]

That was really deep subject okay trying to live forever

[@SunnyOst]

2:57 he won't last long with how much air she's pumping into him 😜 Enjoyed the movie!

[@timmotel5804]

Excellent. Thank You

[@marksullivan6319]

Ugh I need more of this

[@aidenmornay]

Literally superb

[@treblam1]

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

[@bryanfisk7904]

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

[@maerim78]

Wow! Loved this

[@anon2036]

That's why you should never get hitched if you value your work. They just hold you back.

[@GoldenPhil]

I loved your story. Wishing you the best on your gift

[@SeanMiller318]

Good stuff. Really enjoyed this short. 👍👍

[@Gmar69]

Awesome video!!! Keep going with this story line!

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

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

[@dnisey64]

Luv this, thank you.

[@rwilifeandtravel]

Would love to see this story expanded.

[@lloydsshednanigans]

One word. - WOW

[@joshua19145]

Sheesh the last 90 seconds of this.✨

[@zog0017]

Excellent short story!

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

Love it ! Rob NSW Australia

[@oldvet7547]

Wow! Great ending.

[@GLORYNEVADASMITH]

Very good! More importantly the suspension of disbelief over a functioning home laboratory was created successfully.

[@andyschwarm]

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

[@playtime5234]

Loved it!

[@214carlisle]

Love your story, don't we wish we could solve at least the degradation of our minds?

[@charlesschaller6451]

Great work!

[@jumowagames]

yay, I want more.

[@miguelalvarez2172]

Excellent!

[@AndreVanDiggelen-wl3fx]

Brilliant.

[@ernstoud]

Excellent. Many levels in such a short video.

[@billmaghan]

This has a good story in it.

[@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.