Sci-Fi Short Film: "Oceanus" | DUST | Starring Sharif Atkins, Bruce Davison, Megan Dodds

In the year 2029, a marine biologist and her aquatic engineer husband fight to survive after a global cataclysm strikes, separating them from their spectacular underwater habitat.
"Oceanus" by Jeffrey Morris
Starring Sharif Atkins (4400, ER), Megan Dodds (Bait, Detroit 1-8-7), Bruce Davison (X-Men), and voiced by Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Star Trek Generations)
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"Oceanus" Credits:
Directed by Jeffrey Morris
Story by Jeffrey Morris & Kimberly Morris and Christopher Jones
Written by Jeffrey Morris & Kimberly Morris
Produced by Anne Marie Gillen & Jeffrey Morris and Eli Sasich
Executive Producers -
Larry Bursten
Andy Bursten
Lowell Gordon
Phil Hinderaker
Co-Executive Producer
Kimberly Morris
Production Consultant
D. Scott Easton
Co-Producers
Tobias Richter
Ashley Friedman
Ira Livingston IV
Director of Photography
Greg Cotten
Composer
Jeff Rona
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryan Wieber
Post Production Supervisor
Dan Voltz
Editors
Jeffrey Morris
Sherwood Jones
Fredrick Haugen
Edit Assistant
Jessie West
1st Assistant Director
Eli Sasich
2nd Assistant Director
Barnabas Prontnicki
Science and Technical Advisors
Dr. Kevin Grazier
Dr. Story Musgrave
Dean Davis
Production Design & Art Direction
Jeffrey Morris
Oceanus Base and AquaShuttle 5 Designs
Jeffrey Morris & Christopher Jones
Pod and Drone Design
Christopher Jones
Production Paintings
Eric Chu
Art Director
Micah Embry
Design Advisor
Andrew Probert
Set Design
Emil Petrinic
Trevor Adams
George Maya
Set Construction
Trevor Adams
Clayton Adams
Shayla Williams
Bernie Wire
John Hemsley/The Red Truck, Inc.
Set Electronics
Trevor Adams
Bernie Wire
Scenic Painter
Blaise Smith
Computer Display Graphics
Emil Petrinic
Computer/Video Playback Consultant
Todd A. Marks
Costume Designer
Christopher Jones
Costuming
Joe Deese / Global Effects
Key Hair Stylist
Rebecca Violet Schroeder
Key Make Up Artist
Adam Brandy
Vanessa Cartier
Script Supervisor/Continuity
Jessie West
Production Mixer
Dan Monahan
Boom Operator
Jay Golden
Lisa Gillespie
1st Assistant Camera
Paulina Bryant
2nd Assistant Camera
Alicia Pharris
Brian White
Caitlin Panis
Key Grip
Allen Liu
Best Boy Grip
Jeff Blasi
Kelsey Talton
Dolly Grip
Greg Suits
Grip
Jake Koenig
Andrew Barton
Ravi Gahunia
Michael Perry
Gaffer
Arjun Prakash
Best Boy Electric
Ryan Huerter
Oliver Young
Electrician
Doug Frerichs
Garrett Williams
Dawid Rymar
Ian Thomas
Computer Modeling
Adam Lee
Daren R. Dochterman
Storyboards
Christopher Jones
Zac Atkinson
Lane Raichert
Animatics
Lane Raichert
Visual Effects by The Light Works
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tobias Richter
CG Artists
Stefan Bellersheim
Jennifer Marx
Enrico Weinert
Jonas Renner
VFX Consultant
Thomas Loeder
Audio Post Services
Media City Sound
Sound Design
Jon Schell
Conrad Ytuarte
Cast
Sharif Atkins as Engineer Sam Jordan
Megan Dodds as Dr. Erin Kendall
Commander Mitch as Conrad Bruce Davison
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[@watchdust]

OCEANUS and PARALLEL MAN filmmakers, FutureDude Entertainment, has a new documentary in the works, THE EAGLE HAS LANDED! Support the kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1924935609/the-eagle-has-landed-sci-fi-documentary Learn more about the project : eagledocumentary.com/ FutureDude Entertainment continues to change the face of independently-produced science fiction! Supporting THE EAGLE HAS LANDED will ultimately allow us to bring you more great content including continuations of PARALLEL MAN and OCEANUS!

[@jaronsmith2607]

Too many ads to enjoy your content. Set some limits, please.

[@lotuselanplus2s]

Oceanus seems to be still born...

[@theworldrealm72]

Awesome, I loved it, thank you. Btw, is the next part made and released?

[@user-qq5tk9yc9m]

😅 ready set go and explore

[@davidwillis2753]

If the Film Company is need of any Actors, I'm Available and Ready to Work !!

[@TheJaghutWarren]

Doesn’t take big studio money to make a great film, just talent and dedication. Well done to all those involved, it was fantastic!

[@sabatian1138]

I agree 100%. Very impressive film.

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

When was this movie released? 😬

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

They both spread the same interaysial fairytales

[@sabatian1138]

@@sticksnstonespatriot1728 Do you mean "fairy tale?" And if so, the logic behind your usage in this context escapes me. The idea of there being different human races is a social construct, not a scientific one. Geneticists have definitively proven this.

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

@@sabatian1138 Israel 🇮🇱 requires DNA tests , to check j ewishness, for citizenship.... Are you saying they are not a rayce...?

[@yawningkitty457]

I really hope this gets continued, I was completely absorbed and forgot it was only a short so when it ended I was genuinely "aww I wanna know what happens next" 10/10 👍💯👍💯👍

[@leigha98]

You and me both!!!

[@tiffanyanthony]

Ditto!

[@adriangeh6414]

Too much drama, not enough scifi.

[@sabatian1138]

Me too. 🤣

[@annamaria-yw6ez]

Same here!

[@808vibesMaui]

Hey, it's February 2024 and I'm still in the anticipation zone for part 2. Last year got me hooked, and the excitement's still going strong. Just did a quick check, hoping for that epic part 2 drop! 😢😢😢😢 An nope, no part 2 😆 is anyone else waiting for part 2?

[@Knapweed]

I cannot believe Megan Dodds, the female protagonist in this gem of a short is 52 years old. She could pass for 32 easily. Great production values and the acting and CGI are equal to anything coming out of Hollywood. Good job!

[@ishikawa1338]

Dayum 52! She really got the look and the puh tho!!! Booty smash

[@HanmaHeiro]

Agreed and not to downplay it. But this was filmed in 2015

[@HanmaHeiro]

In case you want to look it up yourself. Search FutureDude Oceanus limited series

[@Bravo-5-K9]

Keep in mind this was filmed in 2015 so she is in her 40’s. But still looks amazing!

[@HanmaHeiro]

@@Bravo-5-K9 echooooo lol

[@pjaenator]

An actual story line, with enough of an ending to leave you satisfied, but enough unanswered to make you want to see more. It has been a LONG time since I upvoted/commented on a DUST release, but this is really one of the best.

[@threerisingsuns]

Besides being a really good sci-fi short, this was also a story about healing a relationship. As he said, "We have to disconnect in order for me to get a sense of what the problem is." And quite literally that is what happened; their momentary loss brought them closer together in the end. Very well done.

[@Gambit771]

She had learnt nothing at worse and very little by the end. She was still the egotistical, selfish, oblivious mess she was at the start.

[@switchmuso]

Would have kept silent were it not for the orc comment below... Your quote and the context it enhances are the best YT comment I've read in ages.Good eye.

[@marketingwithwilliam]

Definite metaphors in this one!

[@DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1]

I like the twist. It's actually the man who didn't wanna go when we're being given the impression it's the other way around.

[@TurnerRentz]

Try watching it as a newly married couple who is given over to both of us being workaholic. lol. Agree. Good film!

[@ricksrealpitbbq]

It’s been over a year. I hope part 2 comes soon, this needs to be concluded

[@Christian-Prepper]

I doubt we'll be seeing an act 2. The future dude is already on to other projects "The Eagle Has Landed". I hate it when they do not finish a series..

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Next-gen sci-fi. This sets the standard - and for a "small project" it's truly awesome.

[@hartinfilmentertainment4797]

Michael MacDonell, your a wonderful actor, I remember you from a clockwork orange.

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

@@hartinfilmentertainment4797 Sadly this is not the actor. This is Just Some Bloke that reads an awful lot of science fiction.

[@sistakia33]

If ever a movie should have been two hours or more, this one is it! I'm crushed that this isn't a full movie or series! It is just that good!

[@douglasstubbs8851]

I'm a latecomer to this video as well as the conversation, but IMHO, the acting, story arc, effects, and direction were all top-notch and left me wanting more. Outstanding job!

[@parvidnil1641]

Absolutely beautiful yet terrifying. The hopelessness the viewer feels when we saw the plane. A small glimpse of the now collapsed civilization. The atmosphere, now red and on fire. Brilliant. To say I'm excited for part two is an understatement.

[@godfreecharlie]

Curious how most scifi productions of the world future are mostly dystopian, dark, dismal, unforgiving. Joseph Campbell would have a great time with current film topics analysis.

[@tylersoto7465]

I did love the ocean theme society etc

[@voornaam3191]

No idea what "the viewer" feels, when "we" see a plane. And, who are "we"?

[@PragmaticOptimist_N7]

That time went so quickly... Engrossing film short and to be continued... Oh... I'm in! Well done guys

[@progressivefrog3681]

Definitely pulled me in with the story line. I'm not a film critic, nor a professional in the industry, but I thought Ms. Dodd did a great job of playing the scientist so totally driven that she didn't realize what she was missing until she nearly lost it. And Mr. Atkins clearly showed his conflict between his frustration and professionalism as an engineer. And the overall technical quality was as good as anything I've seen from Hollywood. I never subscribe to anything on youtube. But I'm making an exception in this case, and looking forward to more of this saga.

[@andyramirez5436]

Yes and yes for a quick movie I am not disappointed or angry but I did however know the black guy was gonna die either 1st or last.

[@sheljay888]

@andyramirez5436 so in other words you only watched the 1st 1/3rd of the film

[@laurastephenson5169]

This was absolutely brilliant. It was better than anything Hollywood has put out in years. This is amazing science fiction, an excellent and moving story, and something I definitely want to see more of. I really hope this does get made into a series, because I would love to find out what happens next!

[@godfreecharlie]

These guys are the ones who will be Hollywood some day. Any one of them would jump backwards to land a contract with Universal. If they were truly "better" than Hollywood then people would be lining up outside theaters for Dust. I'm not denigrating Dust, they're doing a fantastic job helping to turn out good future scifi films. I personally would like to see some of these guys in ten years when they have newer ideas and technology for film production.

[@reddragon771]

​@@godfreecharlieyeah okay James Cameron what have you done that is even remotely linked to the art of movie making that makes you feel that your opinion matters and you can criticise various aspects of a movie . Do you know anything about budgets,sound design,character development,CGI ,special effects.

[@dddad7817]

This needs to be a feature length movie!! Absolutely amazing!

[@andreaso8886]

To be continued???? I WANT IT NOW!!! Seriously, why this isn't a fullblown tv series is beyond me. This is excellent work. From story to actors to the special effects: I LOVE IT ALL!!!! Please continue. And thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@darklightcyborg1105]

WE want it NOW...!!! :D

[@artmakersworlds]

AGREED!!!!!!! What happens????? YARGH.

[@RamblingRodeo]

There are alot of shorts on DUST that should be tv series, so many great concepts and ideas, it only shows how broken Hollywood is for innovation and ideas....

[@stevedubya291]

TV series are ruined by the eventual failure to find great writers. Oceanus can remain as a unique gem if it's only a miniseries, maybe three or four episodes at the most.

[@RamblingRodeo]

@@stevedubya291 Oh yeah, 30mins gave me more and love it..... i cant wait for part II.

[@Kankan_Mahadi]

The suspense build-up was killing me! Love to see more like this.

[@tunedskillsz]

the suspense should STILL be killing you as nothing fucking happened!

[@JonnoPlays]

Please publish the next episode soon!

[@premium5563]

This needs to be a full length movie! Incredible

[@RageXBlade]

I could easily see this as a pilot episode for a series where the underwater science base people try to live through the "end of the world" (aka massive asteroid impact) while rescuing people when possible, and trying to navigate their relationships. It would make for a great twist on the apocalypse survival and lost in space show tropes.

[@ancientman1796]

indeed, had more or less the same thought

[@jeffreymorris7242]

Director here: you win the prize of the closest estimate of the plan I've created.

[@xavierjmj]

an underwater "Zion"

[@RageXBlade]

@@jeffreymorris7242 Glad to hear it! Futuredude has been crushing it man, I look forward to more of your stuff. This is a weird way to do it, but if you are looking for a graphic designer, let me know, I'd love to work on one of your projects. Cheers!

[@asc_missions3080]

Every "trope" is somebody's reality.

[@blakkatpublishing6081]

Very MUCH looking forward to the possibility of a movie or tv series. This short film only whet my appetite for the Oceanus world!

[@ringuagiato]

Anyone know if where getting a part two ? If so when could we hope to see it.

[@blakkatpublishing6081]

Look below at the director's comment; they are working on a full feature length film based on this.

[@rhysosterlund468]

We definitely need a part 2 or a full movie that was awesome love your work.

[@ibamINV]

This MUST be continued. Or become a feature film with this as the opening sequence. Great work: script, acting, production value, pacing - everything absolutely perfect and very engaging. Hope to see more of your work!

[@lordlem]

This short is from 2015, and was a prequel to the unreleased film Oceanus: Odyssey One. It's unknown if this movie ever will get finished and funded to completion. But it sure is a great set universe. Reminds me of the good old PC game Archimedean Dynasty, which evolved into the Aquanox series.

[@TyrexLabTech]

OCEANUS is an amazing accomplishment!! How does Jeffrey Morris do it?! He always manages to fuel the nostalgia of a bygone era while at the same time creating something totally new and fresh. That's what I love about his work - that it makes me feel like a kid again while reaching for new horizons. More please!

[@michaelalexander43]

Jeffrey Morris simply does it well.

[@dtrotteryt]

For some lame reason, KZbin has only just suggested things by Dust even though I watch Sci Fi stuff all the time. Then I find this specific one and NEED MORE!! This is freaking amazing!

[@iancowan3527]

This is 2nd title I've seen from Futuredude... Now... I'll be searching for more... This title! Top performances! The graphic, effects, and script - THIS is gripping entertainment and recommended for all PG-13+... Thank you!

[@TurnerRentz]

Agree.

[@voy709]

Being a short, it’s one of the best written Sci-fi stories I've seen in a long time. Like all the greats that came before, Arthur C.Clark, Ray Bradbury, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Jules Verne, and of course H.G.Wells, Oceanus will leave you in awe with its suspense and intrigue along with it's musical-score that sounds as if where written buy one the long time great masters, leaving you starving for more. This short film is the beginning of a great film that will most certainly stand alongside the great classics!

[@brycehammerton4542]

Vernon vinge

[@KRhetor]

@@brycehammerton4542 Vernor, not Vernon

[@weirdredpanda]

I like that a scifi film is set in our world's oceans. That isn't done often. I am definitely looking forward to the sequel(s).

[@rhettmaxwell4860]

3.4 million viewers isn’t quite enough for this amazing piece of science fiction.

[@gmonynegro595]

Soap opera trash.

[@tannergoodman8029]

​@gmonynegro595 what's your favorite sci-fi?

[@gmonynegro595]

@@tannergoodman8029 I neither read nor watch science fiction.

[@tannergoodman8029]

@@gmonynegro595 gotcha 👌 was just curious if you're comparing this to other sci-fi shows or movies.

[@GG-si7fw]

One of the best cockpit designs in any sci-fi film. This reminds me of Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous.

[@MisterSixty]

Wow, this should be a series! I hope this can be continued to show a full storyline as it has great potential. Love the characters, special effects.

[@Gambit771]

As long as they change the characters for new, relatable and for once original characters then I agree.

[@sophiabeatty3270]

Most excellent.

[@oracleofdelhi553]

The Best in all ,actors,acting,plot,design features,ATMOSPERE

[@GreatGreebo]

Too bad mainstream Hollywood doesn’t put out stuff this good. THANKS! This is great 🤘 I really hope to see more of this story

[@davidshields44]

Why are these short films better then most sci fi films I’ve seen so far in years please make them longer

[@berretta9mm158]

The sound, the lighting, the Special Effects, the plot, the acting - every single piece of this was just exquisite. The pod controls were smooth, simple, the lighting - again - an INCREDIBLY convincing underwater environment, made infinitely more convincing by the distant shots of a person at the controls of the pod (incredible f/x work). I have seen every short out there - literally 99.9% of them - and this was by far the most coherent, best-acted, smoothest-edited, superior computer-generated f/x work, and best-edited short I have ever seen. Much better than some movies. It must have been very difficult to know when to stop, as the skill level of your team seems boundless - I will be waiting eagerly to see where this goes. Congratulations - you all have a HUGE future ahead of you. [Just one (seeming) tiny, tiny error: Under "cast" you have "Commander Mitch as Conrad Bruce Davison" on your comments below the video. I think you meant "Conrad Bruce Davison as Commander Mitch," in keeping with the order of the other credits. This is so small it seems petty to mention it - but it's just the way my mind works]. Congratulations on painstaking, beautiful, and dedicated work well done!

[@switchmuso]

I was going to post a comment but you did it first.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

PARAGRAPHS SPORT!! Paragraphs!! Learn to use them!!!! Now go back, and re-format your entire, comment. Your comment can be turned into 5, 5-paragraphs!!!!

[@jeffreymorris7242]

I'm so glad you get what we were trying to do! Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@cairoshuffler5916]

Sorry, but the underwater environment is not convincing at all, as it is completely unrealistic. Check my original comment in which I describe it in more detail :-)

[@williamking3301]

*pointing up to beretta9mm1* What he said.

[@andrewmacfarland5253]

As many others are saying, all praise is due to everyone involved with this excellent short film. I’d also like to add praise for Dust. Wonderful variety of films, uniformly at the least good, at best, outstanding. The people behind Dust deserve all out thanks.

[@forsakenovercast3081]

Dust never fails to amaze me with the creativity and quality of their productions, keep it up!!

[@philliprowland2161]

I would love to see a full movie or even a full series of this. Just blown away at how invested I am after a 30 minute teaser.

[@inspiraPaz]

By far one of the best shorts I have seen in quite awhile. All the characters were very human and well written. And the ending was not depressing like some shorts tend to be. Bravo!

[@remopelham5194]

So true, too many reflect "million dollar baby" quitter pov.

[@Gtex555]

Watch parallel man on dust

[@beowulfvladmax7710]

The "end of the world" is not depressing?

[@inspiraPaz]

It is tragic & sad, but there is a spark of hope because they still have each other and their undersea community. Think of it this way, if for some reason the US ends the Amish wouldn't even notice or care. They have their communities and their families are still together. They will be fine.

[@Short-Cipher]

@Chickens and Gardening I haven't seen _Don't Look Up_ yet but really looking forward to it.☄️

[@dltanner99]

Great storytelling with visuals that made the ocean a character in this film. I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamic and evolving chemistry between the two characters. It was good to see Bruce Davison in a supporting role. Even without going onto the station proper, it was one of the finest undersea bases I have ever seen depicted in a film of any caliber. This was a great indie film, and I hope we get to follow the aftermath of the cataclysm that will change all of their lives, forever...

[@shawng8396]

We need to see way more of this! This grabbed my attention and since it first aired I've been waiting to see a part 2

[@joshuasundheimer4218]

Im so excited to watch the continuation of this series along with Persephone as well. There is some thing so realistic about his storytelling and the artistic vision that compliments it. Producers should be throwing money at his projects. I truly hope all of Jeffrey Morrises productions come to fruition.

[@johnietidwell9895]

Best sci-fi underwater adventure - should be a movie and series !

[@nfspbarrister5681]

Hell yeah. Too many outer space scifi stories...where's the successor to "3000 league under the sea"?

[@kylestevens5835]

This stuff is way better then anything on TV or the theaters these days I can’t wait for more!

[@jasonmbrown2795]

A very convincing and powerful 31 minutes. You literally forget that you are on youtube watching a short film on DUST.

[@papotchka]

Literally sitting on edge here, anxious to see the sequel/full feature movie. A brilliant short and kudos to the actors! :)

[@paultanker5606]

Dont hold ya breath mate,that was made in 2015!

[@papotchka]

@@paultanker5606 😥

[@john030627]

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[@GeorgeNoX]

This is kind of like a story of Aquanox game, a major catastrophe happens on the surface of Earth, forcing survivors to live in the oceans. This is like a prequel to that. Pretty cool

[@iyoutubechannel6259]

I like to watch Dust movies because the stories are told without further ado. Producers have the ability to summarize everything in a few minutes. My name is Ailton Lemos and it is nice to meet the community who like movies as I do.

[@googleuser8211]

I'm back to watch this again. I remember when it first came out... this is among my favorite sci-fi ever. Just something about this left such a pit in my stomach... like an intense dream you wake up from and can't shake the rest of the day...

[@GlamorousTitanic21]

This is giving me some serious SeaQuest DSV vibes! I LOVE IT!!! There's not nearly enough underwater Sci-Fi out there.

[@chaosandbunnies8291]

Sealab 2020, actually. Though honestly, I'd watch Sealab 2021 instead.

[@MnMFamilia]

This could have easily been a full feature length movie I would pay good $ for. Well done. Thank you.

[@MORGAN2FARMS]

The people look so real it's amazing. I can't believe how good CGI is now a days. Lol

[@gunnermike4u]

best computer animated characters i've ever seen...so detailed it almost looks real.

[@KaligarPrimus]

Jeffrey Morris you are a director that needs to have a producer of major films. Your direction is awesome and the film itself the same. This needs to be a full length movie, well done.

[@jeffreymorris7242]

Thank you for your kind words. I am developing a full film. Did you see Parallel Man on DUST?

[@_Kitetsu]

This man did a wonderful job. His acting carried the story very well. Very good actor. Loved him!

[@mrthewubbie]

If tv was like this, I'd be tempted to watch again.

[@theofungi6562]

Instantly hooked! I was so engrossed, I started to slow breath to conserve air for the journey back. The plot, the human connection, the effects, the flow, the actors.... You get the point. Please more now.

[@grandmasmagic3858]

We've done outer space so much it's nice to see something a little closer to home..look forward to seeing more...

[@silverfox8615]

Awesome craft design, believable dialog, human reactions... I would watch the hell out of this series!!

[@stevefelten1197]

The production level of these shorts are astounding.

[@chelle315]

I forgot I was watching a 30 minute short! This was superb!!

[@Zoli1972s]

Please, do a full series on this one. This is so cool.

[@nbdyspecial_]

This should be a tv series like come on. This is beyond anything if seen and I love every bit of this.

[@barbicain66]

I contributed to the crowd funding for the film back in 2015 and got my copy of the short then. After all this time, it seems unlikely that it will ever be finished. I hope I'm proven wrong.

[@JT-ir6vw]

Wish this was a full blown series! Great job! Excited for Odyssey one!

[@FrostSimula]

I love Futuredude's plausible technology in science fiction. The magic is in the storytelling, not the tech. Excellent work! Can't wait to see more!

[@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL]

Im so lost for words to say how good this is. far more superior than Hollywood...

[@Z1zshockingglitchz1Z]

God I wish you guys made full series of things. You’d be on top of the sci fi game

[@DiyintheGhetto]

I would love to see this in a mini series or a full show for a season or two.

[@saitamawolverine7018]

Wow! what a nicely done short film. Makes me want more of this. They should make a series out of this. So much potential, unknown plots to explore. This alone should get you guys the budget to get more actors involved.

[@pjfoltz8810]

Dust showcases some of the best mini movies. I would rather watch these because they are so much better than what is on TV.

[@bleakdestiny6095]

Dust, without a doubt, has THE BEST short films out there. I really hope to see the continuation very soon. As always, great job! 💕

[@Sjonesmusic]

A brilliant story, masterfully told. The human element is never lost to the technology in the story. And the tech is amazing. VFX are big budget quality and the sets truly fantastic. The sound design and music, perfectly mixed. I see a singular, clear minded, and unique voice in the writing whose future is to be seen as bright as any of his more famous peers. I can’t wait to see part two. And if anyone has any sense, this should be further expanded upon beyond even that.

[@Arkham_UK]

Certainly need more of this ! 👍😁

[@alderin1]

This didn't feel like a stand-alone Sci-Fi short. It felt like a pilot episode, and I can't wait for the rest of season one.

[@hundun5604]

I've seen a bunch of those free low budget short films here on YT, but WOW what a difference it makes to have a couple of professional actors.

[@edwardrosier1805]

Darn it, now I have to wait for part two. They did a great job with this.

[@axemanlion3475]

I wanna see the next part. The love that blossomed, makes me feel whole I'm looking for SciFi, but many times I want something wholesome. We have enough tragedy in life, not that I won't watch a SciFi tragedy. I've currently survived 53 blood clots, from deep vein thrombosis and I continue fighting, just like they do

[@zenokarlsbach4292]

Times and times again. Do I really want to see the next part?!

[@axemanlion3475]

@@zenokarlsbach4292 Jaded by this terrible world. I feel sorry for you. I look for something unique, special, different and especially a viewpoint that is something I haven't thought of. I've been reading SciFi since 1974. Where were you then? Look for what teaches you, look for what makes you better, but especially look for what makes you think, because that is the greatest freedom I am not trying to insult you my friend, because you are interested in SciFi, the greatest thinking experience ever Thank you for your opinion and bless you my friend

[@gmmonomotapa2889]

@@axemanlion3475 I am with you. I starve for good syfy from the 90s....Babylon 5, Farscape, Stargate Franchise, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek Generations, Star Trek Voyager. Today we only have The Expanse & Raised by Wolves. I too love how good syfy opens ones mind to the unknown & seemingly impossible. Best of luck with your health. keep fighting.

[@axemanlion3475]

@@gmmonomotapa2889 Right on my friend, you truly understand. May live ling and prosper :-)

[@shelleyg6048]

I havent't even finished this and I am struck by the ability to convey the emotion; very very good!!

[@ryanb33n]

This was spectacular, is there another? And if so when is it going to be out?

[@deucedeuce1572]

Wondering the same. It says to be continued, but I'm not sure if/when a new one will be out.

[@Albeare]

Thank you for your time and effort everyone who was involved in this production. It was brilliantly done.

[@HyperdriveAnthropology]

Gorgeous design, compelling soundtrack, excellent story. Well done, team!

[@ourcolonel1685]

This is high quality. The conflicts with job and personal relationship, people and the environment, increase interest and suspense.

[@jipsigal]

Okay. Ready for the next part NOW. This was spectacular. Great characters, totally believable situations and crisis- I need to see MORE PLEASE!! 😊

[@jeffreymorris7242]

Director Here: If you're interested in seeing a behind-the-scenes / making-of video, check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ3ciqWeZ7qKjtU

[@D3voidofsoul]

This is amazing work you and the cast did. I will definitely check this out.

[@stephaniedouglasaviewfroma9596]

Fabulous - totally engrossing. Can't wait for the second part!

[@ashetonkerr4028]

Says to be continued... part 2 doesn't exist. Well I did like it now I dont

[@stefanschleps8758]

Not your best effort.

[@ChessMasterNate]

First-rate...and I don't tend to be very generous with praise. Hydrodynamics are a bit sketchy (who would orient a barrel that direction? That would take twice the energy to move it through the water), and the whales had to breathe that air out there, but I can overlook that stuff because the aesthetic was terrific. The uniforms were great. The ships were great. The dialogue was great...well...mostly. The lighting was phenomenal. The acting was pretty decent. Maybe lacking a little in emotional realism. But that is okay, if this is for kids too. Too much emotional intensity can be rough on them. Shows often have people quickly running out of oxygen in large spaces...when it would take quite some time to run out. And with a CO2 scrubber, you might last a couple of days in that ship...with no added oxygen. A spacesuit or diving suit is completely different, of course. And an oceanographer would never call those barrels, "pods", as "pod" already means something to them...a group of whales or dolphins. An engineer might suggest it, but it would be struck down very quickly. And if she was not using deep learning, she is not winning any Nobel. If she was, it is odd it was not mentioned. The symbol on the uniform? Better than any symbol on any show, I have seen.

[@TheAudbbgirl]

Please please make this a series. It was so amazing and such a cliff hanger. Great job!!!

[@DwayneETowns]

"Dust" has excellent sci-fi short films. It's been off the air. it's good to see it on KZbin.

[@thomasreagan3054]

Well done! Great acting too! Good mystery. Amazing jet descending!

[@thejamesmpowell]

Fantastic! Actually threw in a surprise there with the meteorites... and other elements, well done! Great writing too, like when a character says one thing in context to the conversation but it also means something else... eg: "You got us exactly to where I wanted to be" ...relating to their position in the sea, but also their 'relationship' and being in the sea in the first place. Well done!

[@mephistounderwood4917]

I am surprised they manage to get such big names for such short clips. they are greatly entertaining and I appreciate them greatly. Thank you to the producers AND the actors/actresses.

[@nickthelick]

God, being underwater like that would FREAK ME OUT!!! So claustrophobic, so scary! 🤔😬😨

[@2222isabella]

A true cliffhanger. To be continued... YES, PLEASE!

[@BlastersandBladesPodcast]

Wow, just wow... this deserves to be a full length movie!

[@mrjorgeheredia5694]

Thanks for watching. We are working on it.

[@BlastersandBladesPodcast]

@@mrjorgeheredia5694 would you or any Dust representative want to come on our podcast of spec fic nerdom to talk about the amazing content you're creating? If so, reach out... links are all over our channel!

[@justins.1283]

I hope they continue this series , it was excellent ! This rivals the look of the big budget Hollywood productions!

[@PheonixPerfect]

That was fantastic, I hope you guys win all the awards, one of the best films Ive seen in a long time.

[@wabdatl]

A finely crafted gem of a short, absorbing, believable, dramatic. Bravo!

[@aircastles1013]

Fabulous film, and great to see Megan Dodds in a serious role. Love her less serious ones of course but she really stepped up here!