THE EMISSARY | SCI-FI SPACE SHORT FILM

Liv Laika embarks on a solitary mission to a distant planet in search of her ancestors who fled the earth nearly a century prior. After days of radio silence, Liv begins to question whether or not they even want to be found.
Believe it or not, we built this set in my basement.
Watch the BTS video and read my write-up on how we made it here:
www.bryanjtan.com/post/making...
www.bryanjtan.com/the-emissary
www.imdb.com/title/tt8195392/...

[@DocBree13]

I shouldn’t have been surprised by the non-ending. I’m so tired making the emotional and time investment in these sci-fi shorts, just to be left hanging again and again. That’s fine for the occasional exception, but when it becomes routine, it’s increasingly frustrating and comes across as a lazy way to make a story seem profound.

[@MjYoutube78]

Same. That's why I skim comments for a heads up, first...yours & several following just saved me 20 mins. Much obliged.

[@azotemia34]

Perfect comment

[@toddmeiers]

Thanks for the advice I’ll pass on this

[@salifndaw9391]

@@MjKZbin78 nlm’

[@greghight954]

I feel the same and kick myself every time I forget to scan the comments before investing my time. It really sucks when it's a great film but just leaves you hanging. I wish there was a rating system for these but youtube disabled the downvote counter.

[@dgwachtel]

Finally a set that doesn't look like the control room of a luxury cruse liner. Ms.Chavez performance was outstanding and subtle when appropriate. Her reaction to the shaking of the ship felt real. The ending left many questions open, but isn't that the point of good SF, to provoke more questions than answers, to stimulate the imagination? I would love to see a continuation of the story. Well done and regards- Dave

[@TheReverb1]

@dgwachtel however, near the year 2300 as the story is supposed; the tech would be advanced to go to that planet and the ship should have some characteristics of a modern design; nothing of that here but very very possible due to the lack of a better budget.

[@sterlingarcher0007]

I want to take a moment to thank the producers of this video for curing my insomnia. The best 21 minute nap ever👍

[@JohnDoe-ih8ou]

"Fleeing the Cylon Tyranny, the last known Battlestar, Galactica, leads a rag-tag fugitive fleet, on a lonely quest, a shining planet known as Earth."

[@tracieramson9151]

SO SAY WE ALL

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Then the door opens and standing before her are two rather clean and tidy looking gentlemen in matching black suits and one hands her a free copy of the Watchtower. The End :-)

[@tautau1a]

Why the Watchtower? Why not the Ensign?

[@notmyworld44]

This hilariously stupid comment was the best thing about the film! ( :^D)

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Troll.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

@@notmyworld44 your Toupee is the funniest thing upon your stupid head. 😂

[@josmo1363]

"Hi, have you heard the word of the Lord?"

[@MySickstring]

The door opens, a familiar face is awaiting her. She can’t quite place who this woman is, but she looks knowingly back at her. “We’ve been hoping you would come”

[@G11713]

For such a slow paced delivery it ended unrewardingly for me.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Yes, because you have no imagination.

[@filledb]

@@AllThingsFilm1 You are a patronizing, rude asshole with a vastly inflated sense of your own self importance. And guess what? I don't need any imagination to arrive at that conclusion....

[@brentkaufman1723]

@@filledb agreed

[@supasuoasuoasupa1939]

VFX Todd might as well imagine the whole thing from start in my mind instead of watching

[@anneexcell4881]

@@AllThingsFilm1 Both unnecessary AND rude.... 🤦 . Y'know, the "comment" section is specifically meant for us to feel free to..like..🤷COMMENT, & everyONE has different opinions on everyTHING. CHILL.!!! They're JUST O P I N I O N S!., (therefore NOBODY is EVER right; OR wrong.) ..in my O P I N I O N..

[@baneblackguard584]

all it needed was 15 more seconds. just enough to see how the first meeting begins. i'm not really a fan of cliff-hangers, they make it feel like the writer didn't know how to conclude.

[@sharonolsen6579]

Bane BlackGuard ... Agreed .. but I would have liked a bit more than 15 seconds... : ) Just a bit...

[@michaelpowell1308]

Nah; save that suspense in the event it gets picked up.

[@johnw2026]

@@michaelpowell1308 you're right. Cliff hangers are perfect movie makers. If i went back to Star Trek in the prime timeline, any series, i could find enough cliff hangers to keep the movie writers busy. That's how alot of their movies came to be, like The Wrath of Khan. But no, the JJ Trek mess has the story so screwed up that these indie films are actually better!

[@rolandrickphotography]

John w , the JJ Trek mess: 100% agree. What he did, I call a perversion of Gene‘s intentions.

[@CarlaHassKing]

I agree, Just to see a face at least on the other side of the door

[@blogusvox]

To travel a 100 light years on a "low tech" spaceship is quite incredible. To communicate through vast space using a CB radio is just amazing. :D

[@tharealmikezee3165]

Lol it's funny I just commented something to that effect hahaha

[@eduardhagiu9836]

i actually was wondering what type of engine and fuel they used.......

[@hanskloss7726]

There is the fiction part of sci-fi, is it not?

[@blogusvox]

@@hanskloss7726 Do you realize the silly redundancy of your statement?

[@blogusvox]

@socal rocks Your argument is as inane as you're easily inspired by the inconsequential.

[@stephencharman9604]

One upon a time scifi was all about ideas. Now we've run out of ideas it's all about atmosphere.

[@Teufeltusken]

If you've read a lot of SF, you'd know that there has always been a significant faction who explore the experience, rather than the scientific concepts. I think both have their place.

[@daos3300]

plenty of great ideas and concepts in sci-fi. just not here.

[@WatcherOfShadows]

We didn't run out of ideas. Just a vast amount of us grew lazy and complacent. Safer and easier to tred well worn paths. Our society has come to value appearances over substance.

[@brentkaufman1723]

They write a story and can't come up with endings so they leave it to the audience to finish their project. That kind of vague ending may work once in a while when that vagueness actually works for the story, but to do this continually (as Dust and others do on a regular basis) is not edgy or surreal. It's lazy writing.

[@brentkaufman1723]

@@WatcherOfShadows which is worse than running out of ideas. Don't give me "Our society..." Enough people try to tell us what we're interested in. Some of us just want a story - a beginning introducing us to the characters and goals. A middle - conflict. And an end - resolution of conflict and achieving or not achieving the goals. This has no ending or resolution.

[@johnbackley6115]

Utter brilliance. Well done. At first when the film ended I wasn't sure I liked it, but having read Kirmit's remarks I see what the directors/writers etc were getting at. More please ... Much more

[@eyecomeinpeace2707]

Nice! Thank you. I hope she found what she was looking for. Beautiful astronaut. Good acting.

[@jessfrankel5212]

Truncated ending or not, this is one quality short! I think it was necessary to have that moment of uncertainty as opposed to a resolution. Let the viewer imagine a + or - ending or Liv Laika. Excellent set design, considering it was a low-budget affair. Good acting. Solid direction. Overall, well done, very enjoyable!

[@lloydrobert6182]

This goes beyond the basement. You're going places. I'm hoping you get the support you need.

[@tfish0]

hey how about a couple more minutes for a meet and greet, don't leave us hanging!

[@myragill7287]

You did not finish it.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Not all stories end with a neat and tidy ribbon wrapped around a convenient conclusion. It's up to your imagination to fill in the blanks. Assuming you have an imagination. But, by the looks of it. You don't.

[@LouiseKernow2024]

I hate it when they do that.

[@Simp44]

@@AllThingsFilm1 Naw we're just sick of these one note shorts with no ending. Ambiguous endings can be good but it's usually just lazy writing.

[@ianrand9737]

You don;t need them. Why do you think the bearded man was back home on earth? He was the one who opened the door at the destination :)

[@UncleWally3]

Intentional or not, the mission of the main character to connect with the barely known and the mission of this film to connect with a barely known viewer is intriguing. Back in 1962, published in his book, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, the Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan coined the expression, "The medium is the message". I’d suggest that McLuhan’s ideas have journeyed well, withstood the test of time, and are embedded in this, short, well done production.

[@Action_Tan]

I love your take on this, Walter, thanks!

[@axeguy3856]

I appreciate the McLuhan reference. He is possibly the most important mind of our times re our media and is still relevant. (I am proud to be Canadian for so many reasons...) :)

[@UncleWally3]

Axe Guy: One of the indicators of a worthwhile production is the conversation it sparks, eh? I’m not sure if I overreached when I suggested the medium being the message may be the point of the plot, but I still think the idea is in there somewhere. That the mission is one of contrition, in the hope of finding redemption, and that it’s a solo mission is pretty powerful. I’m not sure what McLuhan would say about it; to find that out may require a journey for another time . . .

[@axeguy3856]

Walter Wilkins You are so right! Smart as any of us may be, the depth of knowledge, experience, and discourse on Dust is very high and adds to all of our understanding of these pieces: I can sometimes appreciate the comments more than I appreciate the actual piece being discussed. McLuhan would approve!

[@wright534]

Great pacing and atmosphere, highlighting the cost of isolation and self-sacrifice that the main character pays.

[@RedWinePlease]

Emotional. I liked the retro sets. Left me wanting more. (We're all critics right.) Re her last scene, I would have liked that after the door opens and she looks inside either... she slowly grows a broad satisfying smile and steps in with hope OR shows disappointment and steps back in fear.

[@luismerced100]

The ending is the bane of every English Lit 101 professor . . .

[@LadyPenelope]

I love it..beginning to end. The ending in particular left me wondering..it doesn't matter what this other being looked like, she was ready to forgive and show compassion. She was willing to sacrifice herself for her belief in forgiveness and love. It saddens me (no sickens me really) how callous the comments are and how out of touch and cold people are towards one another. Thank you for this beautiful story...

[@louisbrugnoni1291]

Lotus I’m with you! Loved it! Too bad people can’t live by that saying if you have nothing good to say then shut up!

[@tats763]

I loved it. The actress was fantastic and I really liked how, even if she was, it didn't look like she had makeup on. That always distracts me! She was natural and her face was expressive. Of course I want more now. Who are the people that left - what were they facing? For each 2 on the ship, 5 were left behind, and they kept fighting. Was it willingly? Was this an entire culture that was being wiped out? I want to know the past and future of this story! Excellent work by all.

[@davewalker3561]

My favorite part was theWWII era switchgear. Amazing how low tech the future is.

[@meme9492]

Yup. Loved the MRE dinner at 3:11, too.

[@rickfulton8349]

Cheap and easy to work on. The high tech was probably the navigation and propulsion systems. I hope she had a 3D printer on board.

[@oscarmosca1234]

yea MRE for dinner in the future.

[@oscarmosca1234]

I had the same feeling about the toggle switches. other movies usually have some screen in front.

[@InDisskyS131]

What about the leaky water hose? Or the synthetic wool seat cover?

[@Otokichi786]

"SwRftgb? Qwopstack? Os macij ufmo?" (What we've got here is...failure to communicate.)

[@duikmans]

I really loved how with bits and pieces of low tech gear they managed to make a coherent set/interior (big difference with other low budget shorts, where spaceships can have brick walls - you know which short I mean). I loved the concept too and would like to see more of this universe.

[@seheshehoohlo3420]

Brilliant! Loved the real nuts and bolts, pulleys and hydraulics, switches and buttons spacecraft, the kind of robust engineering you'd need on an interstellar mission. Not these ipadey touchscreeny ships we see in sci fi nowadays!

[@2wheeler58]

Yeah...I think it actually took more brain knowledge to operate a space capsule in early NASA beginnings...tons of equipment with buttons, switches, levers and such. Very commendable astronauts could run all that...and figuring shit out in an emergency especially.

[@brentkaufman1723]

@@2wheeler58 I doubt anyone at NASA thought it was ideal. It's impressive to us looking back nostalgically and saying, "Those were the good old days, when a rusty bucket of bolts got us to the moon and back in the most uncomfortable way possible. None of those fancy shmancy computer tablets that had more thinking power than all of the NASA computers put together. That nonsense just gets in the way. Efficiency is for pu**ies.

[@scottcarr3264]

That was actually quite good.

[@bluecorvettered1810]

Just amazing. Now let's try to get earth together again.

[@TheSimonmagus13]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! just amazing because it seemed perfectly real

[@johnathonburrell9265]

A part 2 definitely needs to be done with this one

[@crazydeano81]

Enjoyed this one of the better ones just need a part two now!

[@ColKlink-pk9yx]

Beautifully made, poignant, memorable visuals and a haunting emotive aspect. Thank you.

[@valentinglisca4862]

Where is The end?

[@kirmit7793]

I really liked this film. The ending was actually perfect, given the story she was telling. Its nice to sometimes make up your own ending, without having one forced on you.

[@Wise4HarvestTime]

Left us curious what these people or robots who left earth look like. Looks like theyve done ok for themselves having built an elevator like that...

[@galacticcoffeeshop]

Great set, especially for a basement! Loved the story too. It's exactly what it needed to be!

[@elessarsgirl4883]

Perfection. Now my heart is racing in anticipation...

[@NicleT]

Absolutely fantastic movie. Very very well written and directed too. Splendid actor performance. Sound design and music are at its finest. Set design is incredible. I was totally plunged in the story. Now that’s how you build a SciFi. Bravooo!!!!

[@Action_Tan]

Thank you!

[@axeguy3856]

Very well done! Perhaps edit out the creaking of the floor?

[@eflanagan1921]

@@axeguy3856 I didn't hear it ,was it loud and distracting or normal background ?

[@axeguy3856]

E Flanagan It wasn't too bad but coupled with the slight flex in the floor it distracted me thinking of how it might have been constructed. Just take me with a grain of salt: I was kind of a trained observer and I get distracted by a lot of things like bird song, foliage, etc., as my mind races to identify defensible positions, food sources, regions, and proximity to coastlines, etc., but also the little clues to the location of adversaries, who is concealing weapons, who's body language and others' behaviors mark out the 'alphas', number and locations of exits, and jump scares… I try to keep it in check but my sons call me 'Spoiler Alert'. It's not a game for me; it's just the nature of things I've had to do or training. Often, it's a measure of how absorbed I am or imagining being there and what will help the character survive. I know that might sound a little wierd but I'll care about characters or feel almost like I'm there. Complete immersion, I guess. I imagine all of us do this to some degree, as I've heard people even talk about 'falling in love' with characters. :)

[@axeguy3856]

antiami Hahahahaha!! I'm up late into the wee hours just listening to the forest-smelling the Spring come. Feels like a long time ago...and The President was a charming actor, ex-Hollywood... I was trained as an infantry officer then cross-trained as kind of a logistics officer of sorts. Imagine that you had to get a group of 'tourists' from point A to B in unfamiliar surroundings; okay? As well, these people had to move quickly, quietly, unnoticed and with minimal gear. Any terrain, perhaps even populated areas. No electronics. No paperwork. Perhaps, the best way would be to have a 'tour guide'; you know? Or maybe you just need a guy to sit in a location-that not even he knows-to stare at something curious for a few days? Well, I thought I was good. Turns out that sometimes it doesn't matter and-despite best efforts-you end up in a pooch-screw between two big dogs. Fast forward and your 'tour guide' keeps to himself still stuck a bit in the past. I'm just a regular guy with a bizarre resumé and fixated on worst case scenarios-just trying to stay 'left of bang'. Thanks for asking, Brother. Stay safe.

[@RussNo1]

The people of Yaghan evolved to have 3 heads and tentacles and they ate her.

[@mikeflevos4549]

And they now all have vaginas with razorsharp teeth that ate all the dongs. They left cuz of embarrassment

[@davec4243]

Good ones , but 40 years isn't enough time , for evolution to make any drastic changes on human physiology !

[@LarryH54]

@@davec4243 You'd be surprised what you can cook up in a bio/gen lab...

[@michaelcuff5780]

RussNo1 yea! How do you lika that ending? Happy now everyone? Lol!

[@paulweisgerber7654]

Michael Cuff No surprise. The liberal left are trying to do that to us now.

[@richardgugulaii362]

Excellent short! I imagine those that left were an alien species that got found out that were hidden amongst humans. We warred with them and they fled. Earth's in trouble so perhaps we shouldn't have? Any who I can Def see this becoming more but if not it is almost haunting in its own right. Atmosphere and character development is such a quick period of time is noteworthy!

[@carlwelsh7661]

Bryan: Put me firmly in the "this was terrific" camp. I throughly enjoyed the trip and would sign up for the next mission. And never mind those that need to "find out the end." I only recently realized that there is no "end" myself, there is only the journey. (And I can't believe you built the whole ship in your basement. Wow!) Thanks, Carl Welsh

[@Action_Tan]

Thank you Carl, comments like this make all the difference.

[@dayandnight8805]

Successful attempt using atmosphere. Effective.

[@martiehensley4452]

That was a good short move, the tech detail was good of the ship interior and a good ending, i just would like to see her meeting the people on the space station.

[@leebumble]

I found the ending a bit frustrating, but I totally understand why they did it. I think I'd liked to have seen them looking at one another. One thing is for sure it gets the old imagination flowing, which is the point.

[@VickyRenee]

Yes, I find it frustrating as well. Usually movies have some sort of closure. Everyone is different as to what's considered "good". For me, it's got to have a closure of some sort. Love the story though.

[@brentkaufman1723]

No it isn't. It's lazy writing. They movie shouldn't have to leave it up to you to finish. If you're telling a story, tell a story. This was the beginning of a story, and an introduction does not a story make.

[@robertgarner9828]

well done,thank you

[@realjoanna]

They didn't blow her out of the sky, so the meet and greet was probably positive.

[@mattabeln]

Beautifully done. Set design was absolutely perfect

[@wiltaylor]

Excellent set. I'd sell it to others as a studio!! Awesome!!

[@DavidLazarus]

This was an excellent short even if the ending was less than ideal for me. The door merely opening leaves too many questions. Just showing someone on the other side would have been more satisfactory in my view. There wouldn't have to be dialog. Their body language would tell you a lot as well as whether or not they had a weapon drawn.

[@badtiger7471]

Loved it. Got the points ✨✨🕊🔥🙏🏾🔥🕊✨✨

[@hummerzdca]

Wow, I liked this. Great concept, idea, as the more distant people become, with all the tech, divisiveness, insensitivity, it’s kind of like The Emissary. The world seemed to connect better when we just had landlines and snail mail! Even with instantaneous connectivity, we don’t. So, Liv had it right, hope she connects in another episode. Thanks.

[@macdermesser]

Excellent acting. Convincing environment. Many nice details. The story is touching and well written. Kudos!

[@JoJoGunn1956]

Very good work! (And I like the flight controls) ☺

[@mkivy]

Gr8 film! Excellent cinematography! Lightening is exceptional! Way to go all. Kudos to you all!

[@cindyalexander2922]

Well done, enjoyed the movie, the set, the music, the actor. Good entertainment.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

It's good to see there are some of us who know a good story when we see it. I thought this was well done.

[@jeremyjames4964]

Now I want to know what happens next.

[@timmotel5804]

5.2024: Good Day From The FUTURE. Well produced and acted. Part 2 or more in the ending would be rewarding. Thank You & Best Regards.

[@Hunpecked]

For everyone wondering how it ends...they're Cylons.

[@NewStarConstellation]

Just watched it again after 4 weeks. Still an excellent short! I would really like to see the story contnue after that big cliffhanger. So many possibilities in it! Please! Very good atmosphere, acting, story and directing. Not to mention the very well made set and props and the SFX. Thank you so much, I enjoyed (and I am still enjoying) this very much!

[@fernandochavez4312]

Really good, set was really awesome!👍

[@rikspring]

Great movie, very good acting,good storyline. Thx for the post

[@legend9335]

Thanks a lot, I now can not sleep now wondering what is on the other side of that door. I have no imagination, please make a part 2.

[@michaelpat2825]

A Jedi. Just trying to help.

[@terryhollenbaugh7150]

Very well done, a mystery for all ages. I love that the ship controls look so old and best of all "NO AI"

[@caseyferrill8053]

A very profound looking/sounding film with a very unprofound ending.

[@MaxGravitas]

Fantastic (apart from the low tech set). Really enjoyed this, thank you. That she found them was satisfying enough, no need to see anyone behind the door. Perfect ending.

[@mariafincham5847]

20 minutes in and i'm on the edge of sleep. over and out

[@carycoller3140]

Simple enough ending. The people who left Earth possibly made it to their destination, but what they have become is not known. Therefore, whatever is behind the door is whatever YOU, the watcher, imagine to be behind the door if you were in her position. The writer decided to not do your imagining for you. I appreciate that, because I can imagine a lot.

[@lyndoneaton5391]

no ending???? why? what a waste of a persons time.

[@fabriziodutto7508]

There's gravity inside the ship, very interesting! 100 light years from Earth, in a lifetime, it means travel at a speed greather that the speed of light!

[@fttcoop5341]

I loved this. The only reason it's even a sci-fi film is that it's in space, otherwise, it's more of a conventional drama. Thanks for making it so.

[@buggles_mcgee]

And then, the alien popped out and ate her all up! The End! 🤖👺😁

[@nothing_controversial]

@Sword of S 😁

[@buggles_mcgee]

@Sword of S - Thought you might like it!

[@michaelkarp1226]

Very nicely done. Congrats to all who were involved.👍👍👍

[@notmyworld44]

Well darn! This film was a road to absolutely nowhere!

[@EDinWAState]

The exact same story could have been produced without all the CGI gimmickry. An ancient sheepherder wandering through the desert looking for the meaning of purposeful living and not encountering anyone or anything would be the same thing... oh, wait... that story has already been told. Guess this film is an upgrade to that but, still just as unfulfilling.

[@abdulabellard4717]

Let's your imagination work

[@carreg-hollt]

Damn -- I did enjoy that and found it quite thought-provoking, like the better contemplative sci-fi from the sixties and the seventies. But I really wanted another few seconds. Or a sequel ;)

[@axeguy3856]

I enjoyed the thoughtful pace of this piece. And I found my scissors so she is off the hook for scoffing them. :)

[@jeffreyvegiard6755]

They probably fell through the continuity error at 14:01. :-)

[@axeguy3856]

Hahaha! Thanks! I didn't think of that but scissors are like that! On the topic of scissors, I once saw a scissors display and the handles were all camo! Now why in the hell would you want to make your scissors harder to find?! You can barely find them when you really need them-bloody Stealth Scissors... :)

[@bigcity2085]

Well,it is a great set...you made a good ship. And a good film...you know its good,because so many comments are upset about not seeing the next act,the next chapter, or just ..one..more..page. Best I've seen in a while;nice job.

[@MikeOzmun]

Loved it! Really well made! Congrats to cast and crew. Sharing!

[@MikeOzmun]

Oh, and subbed!

[@joelee5875]

Wonderful film, also, leaves one wanting resolution but that's part of what makes this so good. Thank you.

[@velcroman11]

A movie made in a basement on a coffee and biscuit budget. CBS and the rest of you big moguls are you seeing this??

[@jones0256]

Personally I thought it was very well done science fiction is about the imagination. I loved it. Well acted. Good storyline. 👍👍👍👍

[@8santafe]

Knowledge of our true form and substance, beings of light, will enable travel, transcendence and immortality.

[@1mindtab]

It doesn't have to have an ending, to understand (except the lock opening the door which you opened --to leave - to begin with, and you actually find what you were looking for: Earth and the people you longed for); right back. The never-ending search for other beings (though many galaxies out there) Shouldn't we first 'figure' out -that in our short lives we have here on Planet Earth - That we first need to get along with one another.

[@johnknoefler]

Strangely enough, I get the point of this film. Thankyou!

[@garyhughes4819]

Brilliant. Well done.

[@lamario295]

As a story focused on her alone it's perfect but add in the mission of reunification and that's where things get iffy. I want more on why they left and I want more on the meeting between her and them

[@melraine919]

Wicked! we need a follow up! 10/10 thanks Bryan Tan. UK

[@gaargy1]

another otherwise excellent sci fi short that is, well, "short" on a decent friggen ending!!

[@pakde8002]

Funny how the lack of a tidy ending is a major complaint. What's that saying about Insanity? Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different outcome? :b

[@JohnAugustSydney]

@@pakde8002 I in fact check the comments to see if the film is worth watching. Yes, you want to be careful about people who just complain anyway ... But, look I won't watch this, based on this research. The criticism seems credible.

[@robertalderman5614]

You people don't know what you've got here. A few of the plots on DUST could be a stretch, but overall, this is pretty good stuff! Folks, these short stories are as good as any in most of those old sci-fi mags (sci-fi history!) (most of which you've probably never read). The acting in everything I've seen from DUST has been professional and convincing. The directing, you cretins, I'm sorry, is the future of Cinema. Luv the way they have so many women as protagonists, who carry on both the action and the passion. Well, Yea, Hooray, for sure, She's a Jolly Good Fellow! Y'all go siddown now, hear? Kwitcher bitchin!'

[@EDinWAState]

There is little argument over the technical quality of most videos from DUST; rather, the argument is about storytelling as opposed to CGI wizardry and leaving the good parts up to the viewer. The viewer already knows her/his life view and, therefore, learns or is challenged by nothing when asked to fill in the blanks. It's like asking someone to look into a mirror and see a different person than themselves. Art, IMO, is not about those empty challenges. Art is about stimulation and awakens the NEW within the viewer or experiencer.

[@robertalderman5614]

@@EDinWAState Ed, I really don't know what you're talking about. I believe you don't either.

[@kevaus]

i really liked it,it was a well planned script,very good visual effects with out any computer generated graphics,well done ! hope to see more of your work !

[@johnstjohn4705]

If the door had opened and shown us who was there, well...we would have to go on to a 2-hour movie or a series. This was the perfect break. She and the humans back on Earth wanted to reestablish a connection. And she wanted to start by saying she was sorry. Use your imagination. I think the people back home wanted to ask for help.

[@clintonhewlett7911]

John StJohn

[@jonathanporter5223]

Very impressive short film with a great story. You should submit this to the channel DUST here on KZbin. They specifically showcase sci-fi short films. Since yours has been one of the best I've watched in a while, it would definitely gain traction quickly, while boosting the amount of views, ultimately gaining tons of exposure for your incredible artistic visual story telling. On a side note, sounds to me like you have the coolest basement in the world now!

[@Action_Tan]

Thank you, sir! I would love to play on DUST and am hoping they will feature this. The set was indeed very cool, although it's pretty much all taken apart now. I still have the cockpit though.

[@LemonNerdBird]

@@Action_Tan I have to agree with Jonathon - please submit to DUST! You absolutely deserve to have this featured. Incredible, just incredible!! Stunning short. Acting, camerawork, music, everything - all spot on. The story was brilliant. I liked the ending very much, also. Great work!!

[@terrymays7260]

"Threepeat" - submit to DUST and have them read the comments here. One of the best short films I have seen recently. Well done.

[@pakde8002]

I actually thought I was in the Dust channel lol. Your set was incredible... really looks like a major studio set. Interesting story conceptually and visually. However, not sure why she wanted to ask the diaspora to return if Earth is dying. Would think she is hoping for permission for the left behind to come over to the new world.

[@lilbehr1]

@@pakde8002 I have been binge watching the DUST Channel, and thought this was one of theirs as well ! Very well done :)

[@johncanfield1177]

The unresolved is what sets the imagination free. I love the effect this story had upon me, the thoughtfulness it engendered. My mind is drawn to both prequel and sequel in so many directions.

[@greghight954]

It takes no talent to just leave it all resolved. I may as well imagine the rest of the story if I have to imagine the ending.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

REALLY! ? All these Dust videos are like this. Some are great and you want more. However, there is no more, EVER! Aarrgg😲

[@GordyInMA]

So true, an so damned frustrating!

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Gordon Whittaker , indeed we are of the same mind. Without closure the frustration level rises to the top and that’s all we know about what we just saw.

[@pipelinecenter]

The set looks like something from a Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmare's'. Before the overnight makeover!

[@NICEFINENEWROBOT]

Now this emissary has a very inviting voice.

[@misterlyle.]

Given the clues presented, what can you imagine will happen next? She heard radio chatter, but nobody answered her messages. Earth is dying, she says, so the importance of contacting another human settlement in space is worth risking her life. The facility she entered at first gave the impression that there wasn't anybody home. But somebody or something is coming up to meet her; or maybe nobody is there and an empty lift will appear. What follows will be all the creative exposition to set up the next chapter or episode. The tone and style of the film suggests a more philosophical, introspective story, possibly a mystery, not necessarily high adventure or an extraterrestrial thriller. Since this looks like the first settled world for humankind, perhaps the next installment will draw inspiration from an early story in the _Foundation_ universe created by Isaac Asimov.

[@Ipanophis]

That was perfect pacing.

[@CarlaHassKing]

Th set was beautiful! Great graphics!

[@robmccaughey8351]

Refreshing story and good acting. Narration sounds a lot like Dr. Manhattan from Watchmen :-)

[@leonardocbarbosadefreitas2138]

Show de bola....direto de Recife/Pernambuco/Brasil.

[@chrismartin2506]

Too busy focusing on the emotional dribble than the actual story, which goes nowhere and has no conclusion. There is no balance in any aspect of this film!

[@lordfancourt2879]

Exactly what I was thinking. It went nowhere with no real ending.

[@geronimo5947]

They should at least let us see the chick Butt Neked , would have been worth the watch

[@InDisskyS131]

I agree, it was a terrible attempt at a short film. Let's just ignore her talking into the radio and asking if the word day means anything to them in such a dark place as she is seeing eclipses happen and light from the star that their solar system gets its light from.

[@linebacker79]

Drivel. The word you want to use is...drivel. Not dribble.

[@craigcorson3036]

@@linebacker79 I was going to tell him. You saved me the bother.

[@christopherlord3441]

Beautifully done. Congratulations.

[@mitseraffej5812]

Gotta love the space ships control yoke and radio gear. Looks like inside of a WW2 bomber. This is meant to be 23rd century but at least there was no story.