Sci-Fi Short Film “White Lily" | DUST

[@BadMomentum]

"Subject, Verb, Object" is perhaps the most bitter sweet thing I've ever heard. I think that line may have fallen flat for a majority of the audience if not for the stellar emotional performance by the actors. Both overt in the delivery and subtle in the reception. What a great moment.

[@thinking6307]

Good Catch...Momentum!

[@baseman2002]

This is brilliant. The hologram had developed her own personality over the years they had been together. Learned about him and how to be with him. Then all of a sudden his journey back of 3 years will be with a stranger.

[@SF-fb6lv]

Not for long...

[@TheTattybogle]

Haven't read all the comments (who does?), but most talk is about the pilot's reactions. It was the hologram who was crying before reboot. The pilot used It to keep his feelings of a past relationship alive. As his picture of her personality formed, the It became She. The hologram became a living entity and in the end understood, just as he, that it is memories which make us more than mere machines. A telling point is the small sour comment, near the beginning, about his being tired with her as he walks out to fix something. Who has not thought of how it would be to "reboot" a relationship? In this case he actually could. He was sad, but still had the time and possibility to start again. The final tears were from the hologram who knew exactly what she was losing.

[@WarzoneMorloc]

This was one of the highest quality shorts I've seen on here, I felt his pain when she rebooted and felt her at the end trying to convey her message to him, even with faulty language codes. Brilliant. Also this ship was awesome

[@Eppideem]

wow.

[@Eppideem]

Wow, reading back people's comments has been extremely encouraging. Thanks to everyone for watching!

[@SirBlot]

Watch later 0:56

[@thomashughes_teh]

My test of a short film is did it draw my attention to an immersive degree? Did I not want it to end? Could it have a prequel and a sequel? This film nailed it. This is a story with lots of room for expansion between the current termini.

[@RoverIAC]

that's true, but from another point of view, this film said everything it wanted to say.

[@shadowjack8]

Great observation.

[@charleswade2514]

The ships AI had me fooled from the get go. The woman's acting was flawlessly done. The guys acting was equally great. His emmotions and connection could be felt. The ship design is superb. When the armoured shield moved into place followed by the trench run had my full attention. Well done on this short.

[@HalNordmann]

But in vacuum, the ship won't move with swooshing. Nor with one asymetrically placed engine. But the shield is a nice idea.

[@h2odiehard]

Why didn't they just fly around the comet? only issue I had with the film.

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

@@h2odiehard ... Because they wanted to get as close as possible to gather samples. That was their objective.

[@Hellsong89]

@@Aotearoa_Kiwi No as stated, objective was to get higher quality scanning data, not samples. Ship design was aside of the idea of shield pretty horrid for deep space exploration and science ship. If it takes 20 years ship like that wont have enough space to produce food, even with 100% efficient recycling systems and why would you need atmospheric entry capable ship for deep space comet chase? Crew of such ship should have least two incase one is incapacitated like trap under heavy weight. Hologram wont help one bit in that case. Shields design makes bit sense, though front peaces actuators are all open to receive damage and for jams. Also having such end peace does nothing to protect impacts from sides, hence increasing mass of the ship with out increasing protection that much. Mass that btw is in front of the ship making it really nose heavy. Someone with more aerodynamic expertise might be able to tell how well that thing can manage re entry, but my guess is that it will come down as a rock in flaming pile of scrap.

[@nickster0007]

Hellsong89 : in space aerodynamics have no relevance. A ship like that would likely dock at a space station. Or more likely come down to the surface via anti-gravity. It is implied that the technology is there since they obviously have artificial gravity and he isn’t floating around. The nacelles are out away from the core implying the method of thrust is harmful to the crew. At the same time however they would be very susceptible to damage when flying through the comets debris field. That was the only part that didn’t make sense to me.

[@Greenmachine305]

I really liked the "Subject verb object" at the end. Very touching way to tie it all together. Top notch.

[@deormanrobey892]

Shocking! A sci-fi short that didn't nearly blow my speakers with ominous music when turned high enough to hear the dialog. 👍

[@robpatterson3133]

Every damn one does i feel you on that ! They did great on this one

[@llewellynpatrick160]

Great film - deserved all the awards. Siddhii Lagrutta and David McCaffrey played really well.

[@gargoyle38]

Nice, non cliche plot, good set, loved the funky ship design. Watched it three times, appreciated the script more and more. Touching ending.

[@Eppideem]

Thanks Russ, very kind

[@gargoyle38]

There are so many fine touches. What are you working on now?

[@OFGW]

Russ Lilly I agree, these shorts don’t usually draw me in this much but this one truly did. It absolutely gave me a touch of the emotions. Wow!

[@MyOldSled]

You should leave the credits full size and speed, a lot of people worked hard on this,

[@lartus8027]

Agreed

[@TacoMonster4eva]

Yes!

[@scourge131]

Agreed. But do you think youtube cares

[@mikelopez6928]

@@scourge131 since when did youtube start editing peoples videos?

[@virtualmartini]

@@scourge131 youtube has nothing to do with how the credits are presented.

[@novelventures8966]

[Subject] [Verb] [Object] = I Love You.

[@Temp0raryName]

Aww.

[@eonsilver88]

i kept thinking about what it meant,,,,and i think he realized that when it said what would you like to call me

[@Eppideem]

I was nervous about that because we didn't get good feedback at script level. But I was pretty certain people would get it

[@Gauntlet1212]

It's perfect!

[@jamesmartin9401]

That was my conclusion as well. His little smile confirmed it.

[@j.yeowie4800]

Was waiting for him to call the new hologram Lily

[@patrickdrury1480]

Yep

[@kristianfagerstrom7011]

The implication works better IMO

[@lackadaisicale492]

lol same

[@donkaiser491]

Me too!!!!!

[@HommeTerre]

🍀🙏💚

[@LilStevie369]

One of the few Dust shorts I can watch again and again and it always gets me. Well done.

[@jv-lk7bc]

wow. *that* was writing. and acting. and production. hats off to the cast & crew & creators.

[@IbnBahtuta]

A gem. This film dissolves your sense of disbelief and engages you without you noticing. The film ends with you wanting MORE. :)

[@watchdust]

That's a great little review, thank you

[@MBBtube108]

Not just this film but almost all the films by DUST. :)

[@bonjing5166]

The ship’s name is “AD DAWLA AL WILAYAT AL ARABIYA” written in arabic, which means “United state of Arabs or federations of Arab states “

[@BeWater2019]

I was wondering what it said. Thanks.

[@varunemani]

Ah beauty is in the details.. Thank you wise stranger.

[@toweypat]

Ah, thanks!

[@billyandrew]

Damn, there was me thinking it meant _The Boomerang_ or maybe _The Hunchback_

[@MrJordwalk]

Knowing this translation, I'd say that possibly isn't the ship's name, but rather, the body it belongs to. Kind of like "USS" = United States Ship or "HMS" = Her Majesty's Ship.

[@gop108]

There's a mesmerizing perfume of sadness in many DUST movies Just a perfume It makes us think hard about the possible meanings BRAVO !!! 🌷🌷🌷

[@mattstone6038]

Feel you missed a solid closer right at the end there. "What would you like to call me?" *Pause* Pain evident on face.. "Lily" Ooooooft.

[@Antmanmoto]

To the creators of Black Mirror...thank you for inspiring sooo many filmmakers...imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[@wendimartin5248]

I get lost in this channel. I literally can sit for over an hour watching one right after the other. DUST is the futuristic Outer Limits of our time. Thank you for those imaginative geniuses that appeal to all of us Sci-Fi fans. So very glad I found you.

[@jonnymill5520]

Ye it does remind me of the outer limits !

[@davidkennedy6208]

This is so good. Great CGI, amazing acting and a superb storyline. This should be shown on Film4/Channel 4 during a sci fi short season. Great short!!!

[@jamesstevens2362]

I could sit and watch these Dust short films for hours! They have so much that’s been lost in big screen productions: brilliant screenplays and excellent performances by talented actors. And the best part - they haven’t been dumbed down for lowest common denominator audiences that need to have the endings explained to them.

[@thinking6307]

GREAT OBSERVATIONS!!!! The "tightness" of the Short genre...focuses the production team.

[@Zetauri]

Wow, when you watch 7 minutes into the film and then it's suddenly revealed she's a hologram! That was very good! Now the title "White Lily" makes sense.

[@louiscypher2197]

Subject. Verb. Object. I first watched this like 2 months ago. I just realized that she said "I love you."

[@erbgorre]

either that or "dez caught it". its really up in the air

[@daoist88]

I agree

[@daoist88]

Sorry, I should have said I agree with “I love you” as it was so poignant (in a positive sense).

[@ttomkatt1]

I LOVE the design of their ship. It's beautiful. Would love to have seen more of it, both inside and outside.

[@derrickstableford8152]

Ttomkat look at the artwork of Chris Foss, that's whose work the ship was based on.

[@imonymous]

@@derrickstableford8152 That's who popped into my mind when I saw the thumbnail!

[@SNP-1999]

@DUST I really love these short SciFi films, often adapted from short stories - their morals are often wonderfully sublime and deep, thoughtful and meaningful, far more so at times than full length cinema productions that have to keep the viewers attention fixed with violence and sex. Short films do not need such diversions, they are far more honest and down to earth. Thank you all so much for producing and uploading these fantastic films !😘😘😘

[@BradfordGuy]

You'd think that by this time they'd have known to create *BACKUP DRIVES!* I mean, something so important, and there was no backup? Yeah, yeah, it's needed to make the story. A good one too. Great acting and directing! Where have I seen her before?

[@danlauwers4071]

PERFECT STORY, REALISM, PSYCHOLOGY AND RENDERING OF IT ALL (like the technology details, space travel, etc.) THANKS!

[@rossharvey1803]

Fantastic! I can see this as a series. Acting, graphics, enjoyed it all. Thank you!

[@BrianSmith-ez9kj]

Started slow, I figured soon enough Isabelle wasn't real, thought android, not a Hologram---- Subject-Verb-Object, a tear, eyes blink, shut down (I Love You)- I got choked up, nicely done

[@blkstang83]

She cried at the end, how can that be? Great movie short, I am really liking DUST.

[@Nigel58]

This is a superb production. Great visuals, acting of the highest quality. Keen, intelligent directing, top-quality editing and great music. The story is touching and well-drawn, filled with detail to explore and understand later as some point clicks, and a simple, emotional flow towards ... Understanding love and the horror of loneliness perhaps? Great stuff, that just goes to show what can be achieved by committed individuals on a very limited budget. Thank you all.

[@thinking6307]

Yes. And this production begs and deserves a replay.

[@bnbwhitezombie]

Kind of reminiscent of the Twilight Zone episode "The Lonely" where the guy on the prison planet gets brought an android to keep him company. This was a good film.

[@brianellsworth4767]

I'm not going to argue the ghost or spirit concept of intelligence. I will say that this is much deeper than A.I., digital memory vs.organic brain cells. The video presents a dilemma when dealing with Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries. What makes us who we are and where does the person go when all memory is lost? Complete amnesia is rare but imagines coming out of a coma after years with no recollection of who you were. The heartbreak is for the caretakers and those who knew you.

[@paulhunter1525]

I agree with you 😊

[@haraldpettersen3649]

An especially good short film. I am an old SF fan (62 mod) but have never seen any spacecraft with protection over the cockpit/bridge. I have always missed it, since i mean it should be that way. Congratuations, you have understand this and done something about it. This has been one of the top 5 short films i have seen, and i'm impressed . What the mowies that costs 100 million do not have, you have. Thank you, i wish you a million new subscribers (i am) and a good weekend 👍 . 🧐

[@danielhedrick4234]

63 yr old die hard sci-fi fan here..Austin Tx

[@Declan-pg8cg]

The Prometheus ship from the film of the same name has retractable shielding over the cockpit. A beautiful design.

[@wafikiri_]

Every spacecraft should always have its cockpit/bridge at the core, innermost position. There is absolutely no reason to risk pilots' lives elsewhere.

[@SuperSiward]

Beautiful. Wish it were longer! Incredible ship and effects.

[@pavelgolubenko7978]

That’s deep! [Subject] [Verb] [Object] “I LOVE YOU” damn!

[@juliaconnell]

this is why I love the Dust sci-fi shorts - because they are of such great quality

[@Filip_Wessman]

"I will never forget you. Memory. Deleted."

[@tach5884]

Futurama?

[@jimjimmyjames59]

One of the better ones I've seen. Their chemistry was very good.

[@rmason4358]

You don't know what you've got until it's gone....

[@stevetreloar6602]

put up a parking lot.

[@rubblejohnstone4460]

Time after time Dust produce these stunning shorts, intelligent scripts, flawless acting and A1 effects, when can we expect a full length movie??

[@ArizonaWillful]

Having a physical reboot would be great about now, being 68 years old and beginning to feel it. When I see a photo of me, I automatically wonder who the old man is pretending to be ME.

[@fredflintstone9657]

Hang in there, bro'....I'm right beside you....

[@patrickbodine6010]

I, too, resemble that remark.

[@konakcc]

Graphics are much better on this one than most DUST movies.

[@robinslater171]

Good concept, well acted, well directed. DUST certainly is "binge watchable"-this is my 90th short. Keep 'em coming . . . :)

[@Sharkman1963]

Everything about this is perfect.

[@OdeeOz]

Powerful emotional side to this short. Very well made, Tristan Ofield! 👏👍👍 Heck, I'd love to be part of one of these Sci-Fi shorts as an actor.

[@nic8671]

8:45 - "subject verb object" aka "I love you"

[@aliservan7188]

That was beautiful. FIlm making at its absolute best. All the best scifi is deeply human

[@thinking6307]

Amazed that there are not more Comments on this magnificent production.

[@djinnisequoia]

When she says [subject] [verb] [object] ... great moment.

[@locowil]

The Sequence between 4:12 and 5:34 is great. Just visuals and music. Great work!

[@parapsychologist5402]

That's the best looking "Ship" I've seen to date. At the begining.

[@jean-michelgonet9483]

Liked very much the spaceship, how it conveys this general impression of sturdiness.

[@vnelson000]

He lost a friend. That was a difficult situation. Thought loosing the data on my phone was bad. Idea conveyed. Well done.

[@fredflintstone2958]

You say that a lot....and you're right, every time.

[@Lavonne9870]

How similar to an aging couple that one is losing mental faculties to dementia. Becoming empty of memories.

[@gammaechofoundationproductions]

Beautiful film with great acting, engaging dialogue, and high production value! Very moving! Well done! :)

[@Kelvin130552]

Felt he was really on his own. Sad he lost his holo companion. Reboot start again!

[@Temp0raryName]

But who will remind him of the white lily, when he forgets a detail. And who will he reminisce with? Plus the only experiences they have will be those in this confined space. Something he knows all too well.

[@raikenclw]

@@Temp0raryName Not necessarily. They obviously have a virtual reality system of some sophistication. They could have "holodeck" adventures that feel pretty real. And the "White Lilly" might in fact refer to such an adventure, experienced with the first companion (rather than an actual woman). Recalling precise details could be an exercise aimed at helping the crewman keep his sanity during the long flight.

[@shobhaelectricals9014]

@@Temp0raryName True. His experiences with the first holo is lost forever when he 'purged' her, unless there is a minute by minute backup of all of her experiences right from the moment she came into existence. The Nebulium example was quite intresting.

[@mikec64]

I knew she was a holo from the first mention of the Lily, but no matter what angle I look at it from -- Was she gaining real feelings? Was she just mimicing more of what he wanted? It's endearing and bittersweet. **terrific acting** made this story great. @tristan ofield, thanks!

[@chemxfan]

Hologram: "What would you like to call me?" Me: "Often."

[@wowmanhaha]

Loved this one! Was very taken with the spacecraft design - looks like pure Chris Foss, even down to the colours used.

[@saginawdan]

KZbin inserts ad with 10 seconds left. WTF

[@Hawkido]

Subject. Verb. Object. Best line in a movie yet!

[@stevenfrasier5718]

Most "Sci-Fi "is actually "Sci-If". This script is Sci-Fi with "Heart". I really dig this one. This short has all the potential of a Full Scale Production. Longer build up of the love affair invests the female character with an audience that shares the loss with the male character.

[@iangeerts7475]

Surprises every time!! Awesome to be able to enjoy all the short movies!!!! Please keep on posting!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!

[@dobelyou8518]

That's one beautiful spaceship! 😻😏 keep up the good work *DUST* 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@LordFalconsword]

The production quality of these companies is impressive. If they ever want to tackle a feature length, they're free to contact me. I have several cinematically written bestsellers I'd enjoy seeing done.

[@Eppideem]

Jesus Mark you have written a LOT! Which book have you enjoyed writing the most? Where should I start reading?

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

That final subject verb object at the end was so poignant (“I love you” for those playing at home)

[@michaelhodgson3833]

How stupid am I, thank-you, (sniff 😢)

[@evetko]

Now that's what I call rebooting the relationship! Good one.

[@jamestruslow6148]

you guys making any full length stuff yet,your work is amazing.

[@nack88]

He's also also a hologram. Glitchy tear drops don't lie

[@jaylamb218]

That was nice! Love the set design! Good directing too!!

[@pauls5745]

this is really good! I was sold on the characters and had no clue until it was almost over she was a hologram. very well acted, and pretty deep interaction between them

[@jimmyolsenblues]

I always have to watch these twice to pick up what the writer intended. So awesome.

[@novelventures8966]

What are some things that you found that we may have missed int he first run through?

[@Temp0raryName]

*Zirui Hao* why would a hologram be accessing messages, from a variety of people, when they are in apparent isolation? 1:55

[@kufujitsu]

Can anybody explain to me how he could "hold" a hologram's hand?

[@novelventures8966]

*Mark Pendragon* Same question here.

[@Temp0raryName]

*Griffin Page* ooh, nice catch! I was just expecting word-salad from her, so did not pick up on that. So pretty much like the "hard-light projector" from Red Dwarf.

[@creepystares9853]

I may not love every video, but the ones I do, I don't wish to stop.

[@DrRonArt]

Isobel: Remember people as they were, don't speculate how they are.

[@SuperSiward]

Love this. Would absolutely like to see a longer version, or prologue and /or epilogue.

[@cy2087]

Don't you DARE tell us that this 9:44 piece is the last we'll see of that awesome ship and story. DON'T YOU DARE!!!

[@shannon1664]

One of the best ones so far, in my opinion. Well done!

[@mikenaughton4298]

Well done. I enjoyed that. Made me want to see more of this story.

[@Stasiaflonase]

What a sad existence. Very well done as usual!

[@zeon5323]

Very nice. I could watch more of this.

[@floydthedroid5935]

Best yet. Compelling, poignant, a well mixed ingredient list of elements.

[@dobricbojan1415]

DUST you make best films ever

[@cm5988]

DUST don't make the films, it's just a channel where producers publish them

[@simonknibbs5867]

I liked it. Wasn't quite sure why he needed to plot the crazy dangerous path through the comet, but the acting and action was good.

[@lone_puppy3539]

This is so one of my favorites.

[@marc0871]

You guys (and girls, i'd imagine) should be given a budget to make a feature film. Written like Clarke, directed like Kubrick . Bloody good stuff.

[@duncanbrown1864]

Issabel reminds of young Jenny Agguter a bit. And that's not a bad thing! Nice little film! :)

[@cernstormrunner7263]

Duncan Brown I thought she looked familiar, good call

[@caseykane3845]

Duncan Brown Thank you for that! She reminded me of *someone*, but I'm sure I never would have worked out for myself that it was Jenny Agutter! Her name is actually Siddhii Lagrutta, which I think is slightly amusing: She's not Agutter, she's Lagrutta! (I'm a very simple man.)

[@pixelspring]

Pretty cool actually. Thanks again for a great upload worthy of my time. Dust is number one!

[@emberdrops3892]

Great Spaceship design!!!

[@paulhunter1525]

I thought space ship design was fantastic. Tough little craft withstand three meteorite hits

[@MikeTheGamer77]

A solid hologram. we need those.

[@G_to_the_off]

"What would you like to call me....?" "Rimmer" "No, .....Goal Post Head"

[@Temp0raryName]

Ace.

[@hendrsb33]

Hah! Glad I'm not the only one who was reminded of RED DWARF!

[@Eppideem]

The set, the hologram...yep its all there. The dvd extras were extremely helpful

[@anarchyantz1564]

Oh Rimmsey! Oh Listy! Come here you *scene of Rimmer and Lister passionately snogging* .Lister wakes up in a cold sweat.

[@juliaconnell]

"smeg head"

[@scottkelly6949]

Special affects were high quality....I liked that ship too!

[@Valdir3Lira]

I'm the number one thousand to thumb up for the very first time!

[@youcefarhab9498]

trop bon white lily presented by dust ces tres bon tres tres bon.

[@grenebulax]

Another great video. Only been a subscriber for a short time, but love all your videos.

[@andrewgalloway7344]

watch a lot of dust ... this is one of the best i think ...it's a whole.

[@crosbyking5665]

Liked this one a lot. I thought it odd that she would dress so nice on a small expedition. Makes sense now.

[@morelanmn]

I have a complaint!!!!!!! You short films need to be about 90 minutes longer. You have the skill, You have the talent. You also have some great writers. Use them all and make the leap. .. Thanks

[@paulhunter1525]

I like fact have less time, makes writer tighten up the story lines. No wasted fluff.

[@paulhunter1525]

Wright was Wrong, You're no fun, hologram with sense of humor. Loved it