SPORE (Short Film) | Mary Kate Wiles & Ashley Clements

Perry Spore's first mission to Earth goes horribly wrong. Please THUMBS UP if you enjoy!
POSTERS:
Perry - www.redbubble.c...
Cal - www.redbubble.c...
STARRING:
Mary Kate Wiles as Perry ( / mkwiles )
Ashley Clements as Cal ( / theashleyclem )
Tim Hautekiet as Charlie ( / thistim )
CREDITS:
Directed by Miles Cozart
Written by Taylor Brogan ( / thbrogan )
Produced by Whitney Milam ( / whitneyleemilam )
Executive Producers:
Taylor Brogan
Mary Kate Wiles
Cinematography - Zack Wallnau ( / wallnow )
Editor - Joseph Hatton ( / j_hat )
Production Design:
Zack Wallnau ( / wallnow )
Christopher Higgins ( / higgaroni )
Costume Design - Ariel Thomas
Hair/Makeup/Special Effects - Haley O'Neil ( / thehaleyo )
Title Animation - Anais Zaie Mohsini
Composer - Noah Neumark
Sound Design - Milton Carillo
Assistant Director - Steffan Mock
Assistant Camera - Brady Covington
Production Sound Mixer - Austin Fisher
Production Assistants:
Ariana Nedelman
Christopher Higgins
Andrew Childs
Kyara Rafferty ( / kyaralove )
Promotional Materials Designed by:
David Cater ( / davidcater )
SPECIAL THANKS:
KZbin Space LA
Mary Kate Wiles Patreon Supporters

[@casperTheBird]

There's something I really like about the beginning especially. The idea that even after all of the planet's people have abandoned the Earth for (literally) bigger and better things, that we would still would come back with kind of a fascination and almost nostalgia for a world that many never had set foot on. Its just very humanizing. Especially coming from a character who seems so calm and collected. Anyway, awesome!

[@moviechic07]

"Pretty Fish, pretty eggs. Rotten Fish, rotten eggs." chills.

[@aravore2719]

The line "they are the fishermen" was delivered very well! Creepy film

[@kaylag.5807]

This creeped me out so much but I've already watched it several times. The complexity of the story is just amazing, the acting is perfection, and the execution is well done. However, as much as I feel bad for Mary-Kate's character, I really feel for Ashley's character. She looks as if she's been used for breeding so many times that she's lost her mind. And as horrifying the result is, there is the foreshadowing that the girl from the Frontier will end up just like her cellmate: abused, alone, and crazy. Like I said, CREEPY.

[@geniehossain3738]

"You are Fish. They are the Fishermen." goosebumps all over. Great job to everyone involved!

[@peeblespebbles5689]

Shit got weird for the Bennet sisters. On a more serious note, this was awesome!

[@jonahbrame7874]

I love this so much and I have major respect for you two for putting yourselves through this incredibly emotionally taxing scene. It's intense from behind my phone. I can't imagine playing either of your characters. It would be a terrifying place to visit mentally. Congratulations on two fantastic acting performances.

[@mojonacho]

AC: FRIEND OR FOE?! MKW: ... Sister!!

[@HeatherJChin]

The panic in MK's eyes and performance was terrifying. Awesome! Ashley was creepy, but I couldn't help chuckling at "troglodite" and hearing the sort-of-similarities to Lizzie's costume theater mocking-voice.

[@SandmanLibrary]

Woah. This was amazing. Never seen Ashley act in this capacity before. Was definitely a pleasure. [and you were wonderful, as always, Mary Kate.]

[@Strawburry17]

Seriously so amazing!!! You killed it dude!

[@gephc4]

I knew this would happen if she married Darcy.

[@MarianFrae]

Ha.

[@groovymoonshoes]

ASHLEY. I don't even have any other words.

[@bettyreads222]

This was so good; Ashley gave me chills. I love the parallel between the short film starting with a close up of her eye and then it ending with her screaming "I just wanted to see it!"

[@courtney9602]

I normally hate anything horror, so I didn't think this would go over well with me, but I absolutely love this! The vagueness of the plot worked so well, and this is some the best acting I've seen from both of you, including LBD! Especially Ashley, I'm blown away by her and also thoroughly scared of her. I adore this, so much so that I watched it about 4 times all the way through before writing this comment. :D love you ladies, keep on being awesome!

[@DucksRock113]

Wow, this was REALLY good, and I want to know what happens next which is always a great sign! The acting was phenomenal - obviously Ashley was brilliant (super creepy and deranged, it was utterly fantastic) but I also really loved Mary Kate's character initially trying to keep it together and then steadily getting more and more terrified - very subtle and impressive acting. Great job to everyone involved!!!

[@juststeveschannel]

Not going to lie. When this first began "It's blue. And white..." I couldn't help laughing with the image of "The Dress" in my mind...but from the moment when she got the "incoming" announcement, this thing just took off and I could hardly breathe through the rest of it. And Ashley! Speechless...Just freaking phenomenal. Don't know what to say. So I'm going to go raise my Patreon pledge. I hope others join me. Executive Producers can be very proud.

[@TaylorBroganOK]

Re: blue and white! I know!! This was written way before #dressgate , but you can never predict when colors are gonna go viral.

[@juststeveschannel]

(Duh. Only just now realized I wasn't even supporting you on Patreon except through Loosely Bolted. Rectified. And I still hope others join me.)

[@philipclapper268]

juststeveschannel Steve! You're everywhere I look!! Even though this is two years old.

[@alildaisy.5697]

"Pretty fish, pretty eggs. Rotten fish, rotten eggs." *C H I L L S* Ashley and MK's (but mostly Ashley's) were amazing!

[@tarasarma2888]

Lizzie, what are you doing? Stop scaring your baby sister!

[@captainswan618]

Tara Sarma oh hello is that you?

[@tarasarma2888]

Mabel Pines It is time you must go deeper into the fandom

[@captainswan618]

+Tara Sarma i'm watching Lizzie Bennet diaries now

[@prettynerd77]

I AM NOT A FISH You both were fantastic and I want more of this tbh.

[@micaela_c]

Kind of reminds me of Orphan Black! Really neat job and awesome acting for both parts, even if Ashley kind of freaked me out a bit!

[@eustacia03]

Ashley's character is rather Helena-like isn't she?

[@CelestialGoddess92]

eustacia03 Toss up between Helena and Gollum.

[@CassidyParkerKnight]

Yes, I thought the same thing! I felt like Ashley was very Helena-inspired :)

[@Isirian]

I probably shouldn't have watched this right before going to bed...

[@dustinmiller7026]

Holy mother of pearl, Mary, this was amazing. It started in a rather Doctor Who vibe and went to Orphan Black/Black Mirror vibe real quick. You and Ashley, play against each other so well. If this is what you bring to the table Hollywood, is going to have to change the game cause you just pulled a royal flush. Truly incredible!!

[@jessicalewis4494]

I come back to this several times a year. Spore is, to this date, one of the eeriest and impeccable short films I have ever seen.

[@lapidescence]

Man, this thing is like a futuristic Beckett play. I get a hardcore Endgame vibe from it, especially from Ashley's terrifying and brilliant acting.

[@jacquiesilvestri8402]

Finally watched this; it was long overdue. This is incredible! It is so enthralling. I WANT MORE!! Mary Kate and Ashley's acting- superb!!

[@CatherineLu]

Whoa, that was so cool! I'm a bit confused about the context, like, who brought her there, why they need eggs, etc., but tone of the film was spot on and the acting was absolutely amazing! Props to both of you for being fantastic.

[@moviechic07]

I think the point of the short, is to make the audience use their imagination to fill in the rest of the details. Although I'd love to know the answers.

[@RisaPlays]

My guess is there was a nuclear war that wiped out or disfigured and poisoned most of humanity while some escaped into space. The "fisherman" are the men who survived and took over earth and possibly enslaved female survivors. They want Spore's eggs because she was untainted by nuclear waste, so her offspring would look better and be healthier than the offspring of those tainted by nuclear waste.

[@christineliew209]

That's a great guess!

[@shakibzz]

whoaaa

[@DeathnoteBB]

Risa Plays Lol I had a similar idea but it was mutated animals or lizards (or fish...) who became humanoid and are now enslaving anyone they can for breeding.

[@seanmcmurphy4744]

This is a gem! I love this. Forget the other shorts, this is the way SF should be done. Hope MKW, Ashley and Taylor (and the others) can work together again. (spoilers) Two amazing actresses create and convince us of an entire future world using only their dialog, gestures and facial expressions! Taylor Brogan's writing is so subtle and reveals (conceals) just the right amount of information. "Behold your manifest destiny" "I was human. I did not care for it very much." What a wonderful line, encapsulates so much pathos. I shiver every time. The final scene was wonderful. Spore looks up and apparently gets her first sight of whatever has got her. "I just wanted to see it". Cut to that complicated last look of Cal's. Resignation, entertainment, jealousy? There's another word I want, but I can't think of it. Anyway, thanks to you all for a really creepy (but good) show!

[@Khazroar94]

Oh my god. I can't count how many times I've just said that, because I'm just blown away. That was so much better than I could have even imagined. More Mary Kate, Taylor, and Ashley are all things that will make me much happier.

[@juststeveschannel]

Watching this again and I notice, hopefully, the description: "Perry Spore's first mission to Earth goes horribly wrong." FIRST mission? So can we hope for more someday in the future? Please please please pretty please?

[@grimbutcher]

That's the case of "first and last"

[@iD4rkAngel]

Can we have a sequel?

[@alildaisy.5697]

SEQUEL! SEQUEL!

[@FlameWish]

I'm not sure I'd stomach a sequel. This is about as chilling as I can bear.

[@BeneathMyWillowTree]

This was so good! I loved seeing Ashley playing such a different character!

[@LamanKnight]

This is extremely well done. So well done that I feel like I need to walk outside and sit in the sunshine for a while. And take some deep breaths and be calm. But really, nicely done on this.

[@IndieFanGirl]

I can't stop watching, I love the atmosphere and the acting especially Ashley Clements for being such a convincing mad girl! I wish we could have had more.. :)

[@harpykrates]

4 minutes in I am thoroughly creeped out, so congrats for that

[@SmaugsAccount]

This is rather fantastic. The music and sound effects were just perfect, and from "Where are your origins?" onwards I was totally captivated. Hats off to both actresses - especially Ashley. I enjoyed her in LBD but her acting skills here are far better than I imagined! Great job everyone who worked on this. :)

[@karol8179]

Ugh so happy I watched this early in the morning, maybe I'll have enought time to forget about this before bedtime! Very scary, great acting and cinematography.

[@paulidin]

When I say I got a Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse" vibe from this, I mean it as a strong compliment! Very cool!

[@TaylorBroganOK]

I just rewatched the Epitaphs yesterday!! So underrated.

[@charlotteannroth]

I want a whole series of this!

[@leslieisepic]

I really enjoyed this... and Ashley was so good at playing insane. Scary good.

[@GinnyDi]

UM THIS WAS TERRIFYING great job omg

[@OrangeKyle91]

Very well acted. You truly looked and sounded terrified, and she truly looked and sounded bat$#!+ crazy. Will there be a continuation of this story? I hope Perry escapes! And don't tell me to just use my imagination--I can't convince myself that what I want to happen is what will happen just because I want it. I need to know the truth. I'm a realist.

[@eveblack4705]

Ashley was so creepily in character it took me a while to even recognise it was her. Super creepy- well done.

[@johnhmaloney]

That was awesome. Everything about it was brilliant, but I was particularly surprised by Ashley Clements. I never would have imagined her in a role like that, but she really hit it out of the park. I also really liked the balance it struck between fleshing out the universe and leaving things up to the viewers' interpretation. Great job to all involved. :)

[@elenaj6283]

Spore:also known as the syfy future au of LBD where things get really creepy between the Bennet sisters. WHAT IF JANE ALREADY GOT TAKEN OH GOSH.

[@estellet1406]

That was great! Pretty creepy, but they're both such good actresses, and the plot was good. I would like to see a follow up/sequel, though!

[@ThatCrazyBookWyrm]

THIS WAS SO GOOD I saw the names and immediately had a fangirl-induced panic, because both of you are fantastic and such incredible actresses (plus there's still that part of me that freaks out when any LBD cast members are in the same room as each other) and it looked sci-fi, which is the absolute best, and oh my gods. This was so much better than I ever could have imagined! The writing was incredible, the acting was incredible, and the makeup and filming crews did an incredible job as well--it all felt so real! This was just so well done, thanks for making my day with this treasure :)

[@sydneymcgowan4483]

Anything that stars Ashley and Mary Kate has never been anything short of amazing

[@firewordsparkler]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Congrats to you all. MK and Ashley's acting were amazing, and the writing was incredible. So, so good.

[@emmyrose77]

this film freaked me out more than I thought it would! Ashley's character might give me nightmares. BRAVO LADIES! ❤️❤️

[@kariannewhitney]

Literally leaning forward on the edge of my seat. Loved it! (with this team how could I not?)

[@LizeDeCeuster]

You guys just freaked me out! Which means that it is good. It's really good. Thumbs up!

[@MrRoKenshin]

Great performances by both you and Ashley. Wish there was more to see. Awesome job to everyone involved.

[@gizzy162]

GIVE ME A PART TWO!!!! Amazing!

[@sevgiyakn5759]

Ashley is amazing in this. Her best performance I've seen

[@sophiam.1549]

Can we have more of this?! Like a show?!

[@oswinaltava]

This is so creepy I kind of love it, the whole film has a very eerie vibe to it, the acting is amazing!

[@rjkroeplin9815]

Wow this is SO bizzare to go from rewatching the Lizzie Bennet Diaries to this!

[@supta78]

You and Ashley both did an amazing job on this! I love when you two work together.

[@miritskeen]

this is seriously my new obsession. i can't stop watching it

[@ChronoMager]

A wonderful job from both MKW and Ashley! Magnificently scary ^^

[@crispy3067]

I cannot express how much I love this, not just from a watching standpoint with the performances but also from my own personal desire to create something just like this some day, something that makes you think about the implications but only upon minutes and hours after watching it because it still lingers in your mind as a thought piece, and the way it was executed too omg I’m just in awe of it ahh, I do hope I get to do something along these lines someday

[@rachelmerrill5406]

WOW. This was so good. And disturbing. And creepy. And Ashley honestly scared me to DEATH. Great job!!!!!!

[@thatkatieproject]

Those Orphan Black feels from Ashley there, shiiiit

[@ZaynsWifeyComeAtMe12]

That was so amazing and horrifying and gave me so many chills, LIKE WOAH.Way to go Mary Kate, Ashley and everyone involved!!!

[@lidette711]

Clap clap clap clap! Very impressive! I've been thinking about the fate of the Earth lately, and this is one scary but really unforgettable portrait of that. Thank you, MK and Ashley!

[@MayaDominique]

This is thrilling, chilling, and spine-tingling! I love your work as always. You are both extremely talented actresses and it excites me when I see a project by you.

[@miriammendezvergara4717]

I'm totally mindblown!!!! MK and Ashley, you never stop surprising me!!!! THIS WAS, WITHOUT A QUESTION, ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN!!!

[@TheDraves07]

Wow! I am amazed on how good this is. I never in my life thought Ashley Clements would be scary. The writing in this is just incredible. Awesome work.

[@fallingjupiter]

Holy crap, MK! This was absolutely amazing! I've seen a lot of short films before, but I got to say this is my new favorite!! I love the idea, and the acting from both you and Ashley was phenomenal! Please please continue doing more short films like this. This was fantastic!

[@kassie]

MK, this is amazing. Super proud of you and everyone involved. It's fantastic. xx

[@JWolfe0]

anyone needs me, I'll be running back to LBD where AC is... not terrifying.

[@kateb1761]

great now I will be seeing ashley in my nightmares. phenomenal acting from both of you!

[@louiseglasgow]

I can think of no other reason I would ever have watched this (not my genre in the slightest) other than if I'd been somewhere someone played it in front of me, but man that was good! I've been thinking about it on and off since I first watched. I have no idea how much that is or isn't because I have very little to compare it to, not having seen anything similar, but despite how horrible the end is, there is something so beautiful about how you put it together! And seeing you guys act together again was awesome! And strangely that didn't make it weird either. I've recently rewatched LBD and yet I wasn't thinking - it's weird seeing them play other characters together (maybe because they are such completely different characters).

[@LilaOrenDahan]

Oh my god!! Ashley did such an amazing job here! I definitely want to see her in more roles like this!

[@hannise]

WOAH WOAH WOAH! This is utterly and completely amazing. I'm totally blown away. Love everything about it. The acting and writing particularly. Super intense and fascinating. Ashley does insane frighteningly well. Seriously so well done you guys!

[@JiixBooks]

argh goosebumps amazing acting skills O_O!!

[@marissa7125]

It’s been 4 years & this is still so good!

[@derekvoicelessme9943]

ACK! Seeing Mary Kate (or any character she plays) in danger always stresses me out

[@elizabethklaers]

I think Ashley's performance in this haunts me at night

[@stacyjankowski8141]

Dang! Never knew Ashley Clements could do crazy so well. Excellent acting from both Ashley and MK!

[@jaimetaylor1482]

This was delightfully creepy. Awesome job you two!

[@gracecalkins6154]

There was a little Lydia left in her. 😊😊

[@Ixdontxknowxanything]

Oh my god Ashley. That was crazy. Also I'm super confused.

[@camille5954]

I'm really blown away by the amazing acting, writing and directing ! I have watched it twice in a row to fully understand it (because my native language isn't English and I missed a few words the first time) but also because I love it so much. Congrats and keep on creating such great things please !

[@catherineking6805]

Mary Kate I saw this when it first came out, and it's still amazing to me. Please make more short films!

[@seebaseforsellbydate]

Ashley playing a mad character HOLY GUACAMOLE

[@shipidyship4067]

I have never been more attracted to Ashley, is that normal?

[@Isirian]

Not sure...

[@blackandalittleyellow]

Nah you're the joker I guess

[@spiffysquishy22]

I'm scared now MK...thanks

[@MissGilAllen]

SO unrealistic. How is MKW's mascara NOT giving her raccoon eyes by 3 min? (This is lovely and wonderful, by the way)

[@mustardsfire22]

WOWWWWW!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!! MK AND ASHLEY, YOU GUYS WERE AMAZING!!!!!! THAT WAS SO AWESOME!!!

[@miritskeen]

I'm still not over this. Will I ever be over this? No.

[@HeyGuysItsMichaela]

chills all over this was fantastic! ashley clements holy hell awesome work!

[@googlekys]

Haunting. I'm not one for horror themes, but this is phenomenal.

[@dawnnoele]

That was deliciously weird. I loved it!

[@blackandalittleyellow]

Lydia be like I'm sorry Lizzie can we go back to being sisters now I'll never touch your vlogs again hahha

[@aerilyn]

Fantastic! And man, Ashley plays creepy well!

[@alyburr6645]

I did not know I could be this terrified of Ashley Clements

[@carolineblueskies]

please tell me this is going to be a series!!! this was amazing! beautifully shot, beautifully acted. dang Ashley plays a good crazy person!

[@atikahrockslikecrazy]

Well, I won't be sleeping tonight.