Sci-Fi Short Film "Worm Radio" | DUST | Online Premiere

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The story of how Ellie got to space.
"Worm Radio" by Austin Smith
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"Worm Radio" Credits:
Director / Austin Smith
Writer / Austin Smith
Story / Austin Smith & Harrison Dove-Green
Cinematographer / James Michael Douglas
Producer / Rachel Lebak
ELLIE (Cast) / Lacey Caroline
Assistant Director / Harrison Dove-Green
Production Designer / Autumn Swartz
Composer / Braden Deal
Art Director / Danika Barone
Hair & Makeup / Mary Lockwood-Lirazan
Set Dresser / Jasmine Thompson
Key Scenic / Mievre Lirazan
1st Assistant Camera / Josh Corvelli
2nd Assistant Camera / Amy Nietes
Assistant Camera / Sarah Nicole Dipaolo
Gaffer / Alec Daniel Ritter
Key Grip / Maya Baskin
Grip / Caleb Swortzel
Script Supervisor / Rebecca Webb
Boom Op / Zak Keeler
Sound Mixer / Zak Keeler
CGI Artist / Matthew Brinkley
On Set Photography / Abby Burris
Editor / Austin Smith
VFX Editor / Austin Smith
Sound Designer / Austin Smith
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[@laceycaroline]

So excited for this premiere and for everyone to meet Ellie. Thank you to Austin and the entire team for bringing this to life. This was an incredible project to work on and I am so thankful I got to play the role of Ellie.

[@Mikey.M.V.P.1]

Wow that was something else I thoroughly enjoyed this was such a sweet story & first class acting

[@Jsoulfly333]

That was outstanding!!!!

[@moogmike1]

You and the team at DmanFilms did a great job good luck to all of you on your future projects, and a big thumbs up from me.

[@DocBree13]

You are so very talented and were perfect for the role - I expect but things in your future - brava! ❤

[@laceycaroline]

@@Lawleygaggerthank you! Me too! 😊

[@agoogolofgeese]

At the end, I was like “omg move from that spot Ellie come on!!” thinking the wormhole would snatch her again at the last second 😂 Awesome film!

[@FeetMusical]

Probably one of the best shorts that I have watched.

[@laceycaroline]

That it awesome. Thank you!

[@jamesmorgan3032]

Very heartwarming adventure of a father-daughter relationship and the affinity for each other.

[@ricardolozano2294]

If I had three thumbs, I would give this three thumbs up! Put a giant smile on my face. Thank you.

[@felicityhill9343]

oh my god that was excellent. Man oh man I loved every single thing about that movie. The actress was perfect in every way. That wonderful 80s vibe was better than anything I've seen and I've seen soooo many movies. Brava 👏

[@MikePuorro]

I hope some young people see this. Failure is such an important and integral part of success.

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Female voice acting was just so good at the start - then turns out Lacey is master of all trades! Wow! Good luck, and thanks for making my week!

[@DmanFilms]

👏👏👏

[@laceycaroline]

Thank u so much!

[@henrialex6299]

You are all excellent ! Such an exciting movie ! Don't give up, thanks !

[@cautiousoptimist]

Imagination. The key to - everything... This was fantastic!

[@flynnpotter]

Fantastic, want to see this full length movie. Great production!

[@Kotroniusz]

Great dose of positive energy and optimism. I'll come back to see this film again and again for sure🥰🥰

[@robertreber8296]

A new, favorite short. So much fun. Thank you.

[@narratorjay]

Best thing I've watched all evening! Story, pacing, action and emotion with hopelessly optimistic results from garage tech. Reminded me slightly of Primer.

[@CAVGUY1158]

Love the idea child searched for father, finds father. But its fantasy story, I know I was that father for far too long in my own sons life, US Army took be too far away for too long. Great work, cant wait for your next project. Thanks.

[@SHAINON117]

That was an amazing video I loved the dust stuff floating around it looked cool as ❤

[@wayneclarke1727]

Tears, Laughter, inspiration , and if this a premiere for whats to to come, I'll NEVER MISS AN EPISODE!! Determination is a FORCE!! Love knows no bounds! Magnificant! Could have watched for hours!!!

[@Tanks-Link]

I love the old cassette player. I remember I had a Walkman when I was a kid. Awsome🤘🏻 short video

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you!

[@AppNasty]

Such an epic adventure! 10/10

[@tone3stark411]

So very unique and the filming is very refreshing

[@b-radsadventures6846]

Unbelievably good, from her hair to her toes. Would be a nice movie/series! Congrats an a great job.

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@durasaxon5131]

The ingenuity is one thing... Imagination carries this particular video to its fruition. Ellie has an 'Don't quit attitude'. Anything is possible. Keep on it. In my mind she has destiny to be a Space Voyager 🌌🚀 I also believe, "Necessity is the mother of invention." Ellie has a don't quit attitude! Together We Will conquer this! This is an inspirational film for: children, teens and adults alike. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this film and it is now one of my favorites ❤️!! --------------------------------------- In this world of divisiveness and division? This film holds a unity all it's own. I personally do not subscribe to the divide and conquer paradigm. In a world where creativity is within parameters others decide? ~ Vive la differance ~ True tradition of spirit.... This film is truly inspirational. * * * * * / 5 Stars of 5 I hope to see more film creation from this team!

[@tatiiii4655]

This was so good!!! My bestie was the script supervisor 🥺 proud of the whole team!!!

[@cheripalmer5264]

Fantastic ..well done this gramslam loves it.Two thumbs up.I well wait for more!🙂

[@firmamental4900]

Loved it. Great imagination and the young actress was awesome! Well done!

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you! Lacey did do an amazing job with the role.

[@laceycaroline]

thank you so much!

[@firmamental4900]

@@laceycaroline You're welcome Lacey, Thanks for the chuckles!

[@lucar01inos16]

Yes!! Simple, naïve, mysterious but relatable (at a child's level). Thank you.

[@johnjohnonboard5261]

absolutely terrific, 10+ loved it. Thanks. More please.

[@laceycaroline]

Thank you!!!!

[@kirkdsnyder3844]

Truly an adorable and enjoyable short film. The young lady was spectacular. Special effects superb. Enjoyed the story.

[@laceycaroline]

Thank you!

[@kirkdsnyder3844]

@@laceycaroline I, and I am sure others, look forward to seeing you in more films.

[@richhastings2908]

This is a classic! Great acting, set design, writing and editing.

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you!

[@cliffontheroad]

@@DmanFilms Instead of posting Thank Yous, You can reply with a heart which then does not require us to click to read the reply, which sometimes is from another commentor. Saves you time too.

[@elisafloriana]

The visuals in this video so pleasant, I also really like acting from Lacey Caroline! I appreciate the director and crew involved in making the film.

[@Adui13]

BRILLIANT ACTING!! EPIC STORY!!

[@ianjohnson3546]

I really enjoyed the soundtrack and FX. Kudos to the entire sound production team!

[@neglectedloves]

So much fun to watch! Great cinematography and an outstanding young actress! Would love to see what happens next 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@got2kittys]

A great story, and everyone would like their daughters to grow up as determined as Ellie.

[@JackBWatkins]

The elements at play could take this beyond a short film and into a series. Where is the father, the origin of the ball of light and it’s connection with the smoke worm. Lots to explore.

[@DmanFilms]

I 100% agree

[@laceycaroline]

@@DmanFilmslet’s goooo!!!!

[@aarons7975]

No major comments, because im pretty much a nobody but, this was a really nice video to watch. Heartwarming. Makes me think of my parents whom both have passed and memories of better days.

[@jbirdmax]

WHOA!😮 There are so many good nuances and subtleties in this absolutely beautiful masterpiece. You might miss them if you don’t know better. Also, very well done across the board. From lighting to sound design and phenomenal presentation. So masterfully designed, written, acted, produced, directed, Etc. Bravo 👏

[@timberwolf5631]

I loved this! When the dreams of a child turn into real-world willpower, that's when a miracle can happen.

[@kathlynpeacock19]

This was amazing!!!! We enjoyed watching every minute 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@flyergowest]

Awesome. Heart warming. Can’t wait for episodes 2 to 10.

[@DmanFilms]

🔥🔥🔥

[@edbrewer1916]

Loved this! The actress was great and i loved the storyline. Very well done.

[@Coffee2clutch]

I so loved this and I do not know why, thank you.

[@DmanFilms]

Awesome!

[@TheDarkOne508]

Finally a female led short film on dust that isnt garbage. Thank you for having a fun and entertaining character doing fun and entertaining things.

[@DmanFilms]

No problem!!!

[@pauls5745]

very happy story! good acting and I love the set! nice production

[@shawnerz98]

Really cool. Would really like to see some backstory. Like how does she know so much? Where's mom? Why is she by herself? Why the strong connection to dad? Could be turned in to a series where these questions are answered. This was cool, though. I liked it. 🙂

[@einienj3281]

What a wonderful story! Made me happy ♥️

[@Oleg222221]

Very good! I love minimalism. Great story, shooting, heroine - everything is fine!!!

[@woodstoney]

Such a cute, determined and imaginative young gal! I think a lot of us were rooting for her throughout this film! Well done!!

[@rominapinnola8553]

Brilliant! Great acting. I wish it had subtitles

[@micktrzero8401]

agreed

[@nickwilde1489]

Beautifully written and filmed and what a wonderful actress. Bravo

[@andrewvarcoe4741]

Nice short, made me envision a little girl imagining all that in a junky car, playing an imagination game with her father. Loved her response to the father asking how she did it, "I promised", reminds me of a houshold where promises were a thing not taken lightly, and they always came through, because when your a good enough father, even god and the devil will make them true.

[@andrewvarcoe4741]

@RyguyrockyGiveaways sigh, thanks, but I never know how to collect the prize or whatever on this site, thanks I guess.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

What a wonderful actress! And a well written script bringing to life a creative concept and vision. Great job all around!!

[@laceycaroline]

Thank you!

[@Mrjoecatnip]

Loved this! Very upbeat, nonstop action, positive outlook. Meaning no disrespect to DUST overall, "Worm Radio" is a nice break from the trend of somber, depressing, post-apocolyptic short films that seem to dominate lately. Thanks!

[@skagit58]

Very cool. Loved it! 😍

[@ilostmytoast6454]

Abolutely fantastic. The moxy behind this piece of art is without peer.

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you!

[@Chris-sx3he]

Great Film! Lacey is outstanding, great actress.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Well done. A story of persistence. Never give up. If at first you don't succeed...

[@patriciafaithfull6360]

Really enjoyed being invested in the character right from the start. The actor was amazing and I rooted for her the whole time. The science was questionable, but I maintained the suspension of belief right until we got to the plant when she magically appeared in a full on space suit with no scientific explanation. Sci fi and magical realism are different genres. But great overall everything else. Kudos.

[@xw591]

I think it was in her imagination. Still cool

[@TheFlyingRaptor]

That was so fun and uplifting! Ellie was a delight, so optimistic!

[@lanceeveland2455]

Just a fun time! Well done!

[@AcapulKero]

I felt so identified watching this. As child I played astronaut inside my spaceship in a closet. :)

[@johncunningham4820]

THIS , Parents of the World , is why you DO NOT let your Kids play in Junkyards . The Gates of Hell are only ONE MISADVENTURE AWAY .😂😂. Great little Short Film . Looks like it only cost about 100 bucks to make too . Well done . The little Lady lead has a future , for sure .

[@poppabearskitchen1769]

Amazing story ! Hat's off to the crew that made this possible, thank you.

[@andreikovaci1202]

Awesome acting, brilliant idea and execution. Like a fresh breeze. I can see a whole movie based on this. Hope to hear about ya'll a LOT more!!

[@laceycaroline]

Thank you! I’d love to see a movie too! 😊

[@piddy3825]

*_Delightful!_*

[@DavidLazarus]

I had to lock my disbelief in the cellar, but this was excellent from a "dare to dream" perspective.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very nice, very imaginative work. Great job by the whole crew.

[@garlandstyle5797]

Ahhhhh.. So totally cool! 😊

[@misterjones8385]

Thank you Dman Films. I loved this one. Ellie was very tenacious. Dad was very lucky to have a daughter that would go to the ends of the universe to find him. Good Job Lacey. Make another film huh? You folks work well together.

[@DmanFilms]

I agree!

[@flipflopping]

DUST, we have another home run....or should I say, lift-off? A splendid job, here. Bravo! Well done and, as always, eagerly awaiting a sequel, possibly? Just a thought...

[@DmanFilms]

"The story of how Ellie got back to Earth" 🤔🤔🤔

[@laceycaroline]

@@DmanFilmsor did she even get to her Dad? 😮

[@ReannaAloi]

A very interesting, well done, entertaining and fun little short! Awesome job to all!

[@charliebishop5928]

Another enjoyable video. Good job all the way around. Thanx

[@mikekennedy4572]

A fun and entertaining story, and one that shows the bond between daughter and dad. I enjoyed it.

[@erzsebetosz1211]

Great production! Worthy of funding.

[@dcwad1]

Sweet!

[@lynnda8764]

Absolute fun! Wonderfully improbable! So well done, really. Thank you!

[@donkenmuir9504]

Very well done it was excelent. I would like to see more like this. Thanks

[@stevevet3652]

Thank you for the fun. Great job.

[@joshscott-savage8339]

This was absolutely fantastic!! Thank you to all involved.

[@laceycaroline]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@twinputtz]

Congratulations from Appomattox!! ❤ Amazing!!!

[@carlobenedicti]

Excellent!

[@andrewcool4587]

They need more of these.

[@laceycaroline]

I agree!! :) Thank you for watching!

[@vmgarner09]

This was like Tony Tiger, would say…Greeeeat! I really enjoyed the video.

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

What a little gem! 👍

[@mike_jenkins]

Excellent! Very nicely done indeed.

[@bobbiebell8498]

YES!!! 🙌🏾 🎉

[@rvnmedic1968]

This is one of those shorts that you don't want to end. I was struck by her cuteness and gritty determination to launch that rocket. That elusive wormhole was captured and you seemed to reach your destination. Was that a spaceship on the far left of the final scene? Her Dad's? This could be easily expanded into full movie and enjoyed by kids and adults. Good luck in your professional pursuits! Cheers, Bob

[@DmanFilms]

Perhaps it was the father... ha, i guess a feature will only tell 🤔

[@robertmurphy4458]

Really enjoyed, well made 😊👍

[@Datan0de]

This is absolutely charming, and every second of it was a joy to watch! The story was... loose... on what was actually happening, but the upbeat music, quirky visuals, and especially Ellie's infectious enthusiasm were captivating. I didn't just enjoy it - watching this made me genuinely happy.

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@CleanDogz]

Absolutely fantastic story and movie. Love it!

[@bttarheel]

Really well done!! 😊❤️

[@jamiepatterson1214]

Wonderful short, filled with determination and a loving promise. A nicely done video.

[@DmanFilms]

Thank you!

[@vanceblosser2155]

Excellent short! Looking forward to more! Where was this filmed?

[@DmanFilms]

Filmed in Virginia and the planet was filmed in North Carolina

[@vanceblosser2155]

@@DmanFilms The old Virginia plate made me suspect this. I remember the old yearly plates well. You didn't get a sticker, you got a whole plate and they alternated black/white with white/black.

[@LMTF35]

Well put together and made

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🪐 Great Trip 🪐

[@ebenwaterman5858]

Lacy's a Natural. :)

[@laceycaroline]

Thank you!!

[@chriseaston1392]

Thanks for the view.nicely done,great kids adventure.

[@amandameredith]

Take me with you 🤗

[@agejce]

Magic

[@Nicky_Otto]

That was very well made, love the nostalgic feel with the aspect ratio and vfx, really good job!

[@bryllejustinreforma9878]

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