THE GATE // AWARD WINNING COSMIC HORROR // TRAILER //

In 2087, drilling commences to explore beneath the surface of Mars. But what they find is beyond anything they could have ever imagined.

[@mrdan5943]

Someone please give this man an big-time budget because I wanna see this movie!!!!

[@MattSears]

Don't suppose you know anyone do you? ha

[@mrdan5943]

@@MattSears lmfao I wish 😭

[@MatthewNimite]

@@MattSears Hey Matt, I'm your namesake and a BIG fan of your work too ... 👍 ... 😎

[@damianson]

@@MattSears Thought about writing it, and or sending this to netflix ?

[@MattSears]

@@MatthewNimite Cheers Matt! aha

[@flipjetiel7343]

They should have send the doom-guy.

[@morfeas333]

that's why you keep a shotgun and a chainsaw on any Mars expedition

[@pietervanderzwaan4295]

@@morfeas333 not to mention the BFG

[@hoppeltrottel7484]

Alien horror: "We should have closed that gate eons ago. Something came through and is slaying our kind in the thousands..."

[@danielawesome36]

It's on Mars, mate. Of course it's the Doom Guy.

[@bigfckingbug10k45]

My people

[@jamiewulfyr4607]

Yes! It's so hard to capture the essence of Lovecraftian horror on film but you've done it. I'd love to see this idea and atmosphere expanded upon.

[@MattSears]

I've got some ideas on how to expand it! Hoping to come back to it soon.

[@jamiewulfyr4607]

@@MattSears That's excellent news! I'm hoping that you come back to it too.I'm intrigued about these ideas you have to expand on the concept.I can't wait to see what unclean horrors you will choose to unleash upon your innocent and mortal audience! ✨🐙🌙

[@nachgeben]

Holy moly. Stumbled about The Sky when looking for cosmic horror music, and binged all your pieces out so far today. Whoever does your effects is incredible, and I hope that thing hits a higher view count than The Sky, because wow. I'm not actually someone who actively goes into the cosmic horror genre, but I think you're getting me hooked.

[@MattSears]

Thank you, and thanks for checking out all my other stuff too! I do all the visual effects so thank you AGAIN! hahaha. I must admit i'm quite new to the cosmic horror genre too, but i feel the same way. I've really enjoyed it. It's great from a filmmakers perspective because you get to play around with some really cool visuals and experiment a lot. I'm guessing you've seen Annihilation, that's what inspired the music in The Sky, the soundtrack to that is amazing. Really appreciate you taking the time to check out my work!

[@nachgeben]

@@MattSears That totally makes sense, the Annihilation connection to the music! Really, you've got some mad slam dunks in my opinion. I actually ended up sending your channel to a friend, and we ended up talking about your work for several hours. You've hit some great subjects that we love, from the creatures (I Heard It Too, and Charlie Boy both featured aesthetics, angles, subjects and creatures we're fond of, but rarely see them put to proper use, but you do), to the sheer execution. And we both had a good cry at Doodlebug. We're both American, so it's also neat seeing just that hair of a cultural difference in your storytelling and execution. In Charlie Boy, you made such great use of those narrow halls, for example. You don't see many narrow halls here, except in the very oldest of houses in the northeast of the country, and your work capitalized on how unnerving it can be. All this to say: We are like... ridiculously excited to see The Gate when it does come out, and thank you for sharing these works on KZbin for us to watch!

[@MattSears]

@@nachgeben Thank you so much! Not a lot of people watch Doodlebug so i'm really happy to hear you watched that. It has a very special place in my heart, along with Charlie Boy. Truly grateful for the kind words and to hear that you're a fan! I actually made The Gate for a film competition. So there's no feature for it in the works at the moment i'm sorry to say. BUT we are writing something for The Sky. So hoping to get that made next year. Thank you again, really makes a big difference when you get such great response to something you've put your heart into.

[@michaelashcraft9098]

@@MattSears annihilation is one of my favorite films and I recognized the effect you used in the sky out past the storm. Annihilation is such an inspiring film in so many ways

[@mentaltelepathy24]

@@MattSears Hey dude what software do you use to even make these effects I always wondered that - I prob won't be nearly as awesome as you making stuff but I always wanted to try because all my music videos for my rap group I'm in is all the same lol.

[@jamessummers5936]

This looks PHENOMENAL, giving me Death Stranding/Dead Space vibes.

[@MattSears]

Thanks man! Don't forget Control haha - I was playing it at the time of making this, definitely influenced the visuals.

[@mainsource8030]

the expanse meets annihilation , love it, you tease you!

[@MattSears]

Hahaha thank you!

[@MarioPerez-ng9it]

@@MattSears Looked a bit like the Hiss Resonance, love it!

[@ProjectExMachina]

Don't forget Ghosts of Mars

[@Maleficus_stfp]

You did amazing for this trailer. Honestly I hope this becomes a reality because for cosmic horror, this seems and looks completely fresh especially for the big screen. Most movie studios especially horror cannot pull something like this off. I see alot of potential with The Gate as a movie.

[@MattSears]

Cheers!! Me too, would absolutely love to get it made.

[@nathanaelashnonmusic2615]

@@MattSears honestly, if you guys put out less projects and focused on an indie film that we'd have to rent on KZbin, I feel like you could pull it off. I would definitely rent this movie to watch it.

[@foxpro3002]

​@@MattSears yea me too, you guys have talent

[@liamodahl1205]

Oh, man, this is EXACTLY what I wanted from a visual Lovecraftian adaptation... I would love to see this as a full movie.

[@noheroespublishing1907]

Makes me really wish Dead Space was made onto a movie.

[@MattSears]

YES! That'd be awesome.

[@dobbear]

Event Horizon. You're welcome.

[@noheroespublishing1907]

Seen it; multiple times.

[@jovanpfk269]

@@dobbear Event Horizon prequel, so we see what really happened with the ship in that chaos/w40k like dimension.

[@noheroespublishing1907]

@@jovanpfk269 I had heard that there was a show planned for that exact premise.

[@jarreldrakeabugan7937]

I feel like "The Sky" was based on what transpired here.

[@diongrimes1516]

I thought the same thing.

[@diongrimes1516]

Or the other way round. Looks like he made The Sky before this.

[@trollpatrol7039]

That could be, but this story takes place in 2087, and "The Sky" takes place in the modern-day. That would be cool, though.

[@christianv-h3278]

@@trollpatrol7039 Oh boy is Matt preparing some sort of "Cosmic Horror Cinematic Universe"? That'd be legendary.

[@WadcaWymiaru]

It felt like the Event Horison...

[@godblesstheinternet]

THIS NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE!!!! (btw, I'm not a capslock-guy in general... but this is SERIOUS!!!!!!!!)

[@lumendelsol]

You NEED to be in this business. You just made all my Fevered Cthulhu nightmares come true. I want MORE!!!!

[@MattSears]

Hahaha thank you! Fingers crossed I'll be able to give you more soon!

[@sassysteveartist]

Incredibly resonant - this damn thing gives me chills. This needs to be made, in whichever format you manage - be it short or feature length. There is not nearly enough quality cosmic horror out there on film.

[@MattSears]

Thanks Steve! I'm working on a short script at the moment. Hopefully can pull something together later in the year.

[@storywala88]

This looks great, better than many legit movies and shows...

[@blancpainbritt]

Agree

[@wallflower1852]

This is how you do a movie concept. Viewers are enticed, wanting more, on the edge of their seats. Truly an amazing work for an original idea (which Hollywood lacks nowadays).

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Really appreciate it.

[@DanielAmdi1]

This needs way more attention! Great sound design, great vfx, and great edit! You have my like!

[@MattSears]

Thank you Daniel! Was a big challenge but really enjoyed making it. So happy you enjoyed it, and thank you for your like.

[@jccouture13]

I would give myself to Nyarlathotep to see the whole movie that should exist for this.

[@thefurrybastard1964]

I too would give you to Nyarlathotep to see the whole movie that should exist for this.

[@mentaltelepathy24]

As would I

[@Boundlessness]

And as I would also

[@YoureMothers]

if this was actually made into a movie that’d be amazing

[@PaulHeimlund]

I’m glad I entered in the 30 second Ad category, because this trailer is a masterpiece! Well done, mate!

[@MattSears]

Haha thank you!! Just had a look at your channel and subscribed. Some great stuff on there. Do you have a link to your submission, I couldnt see it. Only the breakdown.

[@PaulHeimlund]

@@MattSears Great, subbed to yours as well! Good old fashion sub for sub hahaha! My submission is in the beginning of the breakdown video ;)

[@shaihulud4515]

So, the idea of Doom minus the monster nonsense but plus Lovecraft. Magnificent! I see, this is a trailer - now I'm all in for the whole movie!

[@candygarden5029]

This has massive potential. Cosmic horror could be the next big thing in cinema

[@segevstormlord3713]

I particularly like the streamers of light rising from the deer's eyes.

[@rachelmckitterick]

This would be an AWESOME movie!!!

[@parkeaudio1338]

If only all films took note of this, not only did it just give you a taste it made you want more and gave nothing away. And as far as horror goes it seems like you have a chance to put it back on the right track, "the oldest fear is fear of the unknown"

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much Corey! I absolutely hate it when films give away too much in the trailers. I remember the Prometheus trailer showed the end scene!

[@d4mdcykey]

This looked fantastic, Matt! Very ambitious and well-executed. Here is to hoping that this will one day blossom into a full-on feature, your excellent abilities and instincts from past projects speak for themselves.

[@MattSears]

Ah man thank you so much, that's very kind! I'd love to turn this into a feature one day. Maybe a more budget friendly project first haha.

[@sorrowsfromeden]

bruh. When's the feature film dropping?? 😂 fr though, this is next level, love it!!

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much man! It was made for the Artgrid Edit Challenge, so there's no film dropping soon, sorry to disappoint :( - It's had such a great response though so i'm definitely thinking of creating something else based on this!

[@ImmaQT2]

@@MattSears WTF?!? Talk about a tease!

[@stellina2086]

Hi Matt! Where can I find the entire movie The gate? Is one of the most beautiful sci fi trailer ever saw!

[@mizk3371]

That ain't right...was looking forward to a full film. Was excited actually lol

[@sergiuradoi1928]

Do it , do it man ,we the Lovecraft fans really want this kind of movies but well made , and you definitely have the vision ...

[@whitemagerivers5294]

This looks really friggin good! I enjoyed The Sky as well so I am very much looking forward to see this!

[@MattSears]

Ah thank you so much! Looking forward to showing you more!

[@ImARealHumanPerson]

I hope you won the challenge. This was amazing.

[@OctoberMacabre]

This looked so good! We’ve been looking for a good cosmic horror and got so excited when we saw this!

[@John-uh5et]

*DOOMSLAYER WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*

[@suicidalchristg5923]

Now this is something I would've spent my last money for the ticket to go and watch it!

[@robertfant4628]

He sees into the void of the minds spectacular abilities.

[@manuelgzl24]

I was expecting the doom eternal music to kick in...

[@dmfwaaron7015]

You are an amazing producer, and I also noticed how the sky was raising. You could make a movie or movies that ties back to your “the sky” piece. A pretty great one too. The coolest take on cosmic horror I’ve seen so far forreal.

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much Aaron!

[@bonedoc4556]

Damn, i thought this was a full length film and was excited to check it out. Well done!

[@medusalark6360]

This is just a trailer. We need the whole movie. Someone give this man the money!

[@Dnightartist]

I need this in my life as of YESTERDAY!!!🤯🤯🤯😱😱

[@shreekarabhat8427]

This is incredibly brilliant, take all the adjectives in the world 💥🙌

[@MattSears]

Hahaha thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it.

[@valcanoman1829]

I Love It! because by saying somethings should not be discover.

[@robbergin9586]

So much potential and ties in with your wonderful The Sky.....

[@WeTravelOnlyByNightAsItsSoHot]

"You are Not Prepared" comes screaming out of the walls.. Then "Cut" Ok who let these guys onto the set?

[@carends1]

"Hello, good evening, and remain indoors!"

[@pineapplepenumbra]

Don't think of _The Event!_

[@infernalgod666]

Man Netflix need to contract the creators to make a series. This was amazing

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Hit me up Netflix!!

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

Now that was bad ass! Just the right amount of tease and tension.

[@vlad_.dobrescu]

Very well put together! I thoroughly enjoyed it, it's cohesive and thrilling and makes me, as others already state it, wish for the existence of a real movie (at least in an advanced post-production phase) :)

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much. I know, it's a bit of a tease and i'm sorry to disappoint. Working on a couple of new project at the moment though which i'm really excited about. So can't wait to show you those. Also doing a BTS of The Gate which might be a small consolation if you are interested in how it's made.

[@vlad_.dobrescu]

@@MattSears I'm definitely interested in a BTS and the new projects you've mentioned. Good luck and thank you for sharing your stories with us.

[@luine8984]

Wait a minute is this still not a movie? I was so excited 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MattSears]

I'm sorry! I'm working on it.

[@luine8984]

@@MattSears KDHDHHS you literally replied! Please do take your time and let us know when you’re done!

[@MattSears]

@@luine8984 Hahaha yeah! If someone takes the time to watch and leaves a nice comment, the least I can do is reply. Glad you wanted to see more! I'm working on a short at the moment, but will try and talk to some people about more.

[@luine8984]

@@MattSears I really hope you get a deal for this soon! The storyline is so interesting! But for now, best of luck for the upcoming short, I’ll be sure to watch it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dissy6930]

Can't wait to see the finished work!

[@improvewitherror]

Wow, I hope this gets turned into something more, it looks great!

[@rabbidbabies4094]

Lets hope they find a Doom Slayer there as well.

[@casaundramegan]

I am so sad that this is not made yet. I am reading the comments and I realized that you are creating these, not just sharing them. My advice is make it clear its you and your team.. I had no idea I was supporting the creator of this masterpiece by subscribing to you cuz I didnt look at your main page until now, I thought you were like another Dust channel. I would say by Matt Sears in the title, it might seem like too much but its not 😊 the way you title them now it seems like you are sharing them, not the creator. Regardless thank you for your hard work and for following your inspirations. You are very talented and I hope deeply for your success!!!

[@MattSears]

Thanks Cas! Sorry to disappoint with just a teaser, but glad you enjoyed it anyway. I'm writing some more cosmic horror atm, so hopefully that can satisfy you soon! Yeah, this is all just my work. Usually i'll add a title at the start, but as i was limited to 60seconds I decided to lose my credit at the start haha. Thank you for your support! Hopefully can bring you some new films soon.

[@casaundramegan]

@MattSears awesome! I am sure they will satisfy my craving, thanks for the info! Hey maybe The Gate will be your first big film. We would so fund that lol Best of luck with all future endeavours!

[@starlight_prince]

@@MattSears Please consider making a short film for this, it's too good ! I'm dying to know more!

[@cvc99]

Holy fuck - i got chills from that I found this video on my Subscriptions tab and was wondering what this channel was, then I remembered The Sky, and oh. my god. Your editing skills are *incredible*. Holy shit.

[@user-so9du1cx9o]

Posted 3 years ago!!? Where can I watch this amazing looking film!!

[@sith8500]

So this isn't a real movie? Man this looked soooo good and there I was left with false hope. 1st Daft Punk and now this? This has been a terrible day. Please make this happen

[@MattSears]

Oh no! I'm so sorry haha. Not at the moment I hate to say, atm its just a concept trailer. BUT I do really REALLY want to make this. So will we working on making that happen.

[@Maleficus_stfp]

@@MattSears I hope so 🙏

[@-0rbital-]

Wow, I didn’t know they were coming out with another Doom movie.

[@douglasvictorelli5995]

Me: Hey, it's Doom, then there's the Dark Portal, then there's the Dark Phoenix, then it's the Last of Us, then it's Death Stranding... wtf.

[@peejurtica7341]

Looks great! Another "Leave it to humans to mess things up for EVERYBODY!"

[@MattSears]

Hahaha, It's always us.

[@peejurtica7341]

@@MattSears Awesome work, Matt! The fact that it made me think that it's a trailer to an upcoming Scifi Horror Film means it's THAT GOOD!!! KUDOS!!! I still believe we humans ALWAYS get everyone into trouble by meddling in things they have no business in. Like that "long buried gate" in Mars. Haha

[@AND-sl6ve]

Man! 10 points for CGI, really good work! Also cool design and style of the entire trailer! How much time did you spend on this beauty?)

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much. I don't even know how much time i spent haha, but I was working from when the competition was announced until the day of the submission. Last week alone I probably put in around 30 hours, all outside of work. Really happy with the result though so it's been worth all the hard work! Thank you for checking it out and your kind words!

[@DarksideAthletics]

Is this actually being produced? I can’t wait if so. If not, what do we need to do to make it happen?

[@MattSears]

At the moment it's just a trailer, with no plans to produce anything further. But, i'd absolutely love to. Unfortunately I don't think it's the kind of thing I could do on a small budget, otherwise i'd be all over it. But I am thinking of ways that I could tell this story on a smaller scale.

[@carrioff7067]

@@MattSears write a book then

[@DrLaserz]

Its a crime there isn't more good visual representations of cosmic horror.

[@Noeton]

Yes, YES! I'm on a hunt for good Cosmic Horror short movies and definetely looking forward to it!

[@uncletommyvideos2510]

Omg this trailer is cool when is it out?

[@MattSears]

Cheers man! It was actually made for a competition. The challenge was to make a movie trailer using Artgrid Stock and Artlist music and this is my entry. So really sorry to say there isn't a feature coming :(

[@uncletommyvideos2510]

@@MattSears oh :( but it looks cool tho :)

[@maureendennisabance3876]

@@MattSears awww, it's too good not to have a movie. );

[@michaelfoxfoxster469]

Looks awesome, ready to buy my tickets now!!! you might out do Colour out of space.

[@drkeithbound3974]

Looks amazing - love the cinematography

[@warriorofthecross777]

Wow!!!! This trailer is fantastic!!! Wanna see the movie

[@liahreficul6229]

This would be such a suspensful and trippy film to take play on the emotions, judging by the way it appears in this trailer I would LOVE to watch this full length at 2-2.5 hours!

[@MattSears]

Thank you!!

[@MisguidedSage]

You definetly need to make this a feature! I would pay top dollar to see that. Getting some serious at the mountains of madness vibes here :) 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@MattSears]

Cheers Anders!! I'll do my best!

[@SeanLarsDogma]

Beautiful.

[@AndThenShwarmaAfter]

someone PLEASE get this guy connected with Guillermo Del Toro: those 2 visionary brains will treat the f out of us all 😩🙏🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@TimothyScott84]

Man I want this movie so bad now, after only a minute and a half trailer!

[@denisstlaurent4240]

Well done! If this becomes a movie...watch out, it will be #1.

[@ninfilms]

Great trailer looking forward in seeing the finished film.

[@merlinsmama1600]

Bloody, bloody fantastic! This film needs to be made, I would definitely watch it!

[@MattSears]

Thank you, I hope I can!

[@JD-nc7mk]

the fact that this is not a movie that will release really hurts. Impressive work.

[@MattSears]

Sorry about that JD, hate disappointing everyone at the moment. As this is getting more popular now i'm hoping an opportunity can present itself. If not i'll be working on a short based on this soon.

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Phenomenal job! I wish it was a game or something! Cosmic horror is so interesting!

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Yeah a game would be pretty cool. Working on more films atm

[@raoulmongilardi6152]

Bravo. This is superb and I hope to see more.

[@midwintersnight]

There is knowledge that must never be known..... Secrets that must never be spoken.... Man's hand...... was never meant to reach this far....

[@NationandState]

This gives me the chills every-time I watch it.

[@nevertellmethaoddz8581]

Oh man we do not have enough cosmic horror films being made. I will buy whatever you’re selling m8

[@arifulakash6239]

I would finance this if i could . This needs a studio backing , even if it's a small time studio. THIS demands a full fledged movie. Looks lit 🔥

[@MattSears]

Ah thanks man! Well, if you know any studios - get em to hit me up. Hahaha.

[@Megathorn23]

This looks rad, can’t wait for the full film!

[@lucasdesouza2804]

Amazing! I definitely love cosmic horror. That should be more movies about this gender. Great work!

[@MattSears]

Cheers! Yeah there doesn't seem to be that much cosmic horror out there. Hoping I can fill that gap!

[@warrbrothers1829]

beyond stoked for this man!

[@carolvega1982]

I need more of this!!!!

[@user-pw5un2np8q]

This is my favorite. Great work. Well done and good luck!

[@MattSears]

Thank you! Fingers crossed.

[@JackthePumpkincat]

This is so awesome something worth watching and the designs are so realistically accurate even if they're just ideas.

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much! Spent a lot of time on the visuals so that's great to hear.

[@JackthePumpkincat]

@@MattSears I hope you get to reach the youtube milestone you deserve if I were you I'd be very happy for that to happen too.

[@TheFireline]

Very impressive!! Chapeau Matt! Love the fearful voice at the end

[@AlbieRoblesVoice]

Outstanding!

[@joejones551]

Awesome! I want more, lol.

[@R00k81]

Beautiful...

[@juniorfernandez1153]

So amazing. Hope the film come out someday

[@Ludiks]

@00:37 it's a boss !

[@pumachernolap6255]

This seems like something very impressive. I'll be looking forward to it.

[@eduardoaquinno2896]

Amazing!!!!

[@manitolas]

Outstanding...

[@alejandrotorresmartinez6459]

Omg I was shocked! Amazing! I hope someone give him a bugged a big one to shot this! A truly cosmic horror movie 😍

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Spectacular!

[@iiifardocheiiil.500]

OMG you got me intrigued mate. ME WANT MORE PLZZZZ 👍👍😉

[@MattSears]

Hahaha i'm gonna do my best!

[@israeloriol1672]

Wow. Just. Wow. I’d watch this kind of movie in a heart beat. Wish it was real.

[@MattSears]

Thank you! I'm really hoping to make it real.

[@aletheiadavidson3857]

Wow..! This looks absolutely amazing...!

[@MattSears]

Thank you so much!

[@aszthrotep4632]

wow, just WOW

[@MarcoAntonio-wn3qi]

Cosmic horror is such a difficult genre to see something good coming out. I hope to see this movie one day!