"The Shaman" was created by the fantastic Marco Kalantari and his incredibly talented crew. Be sure to check out film's socials and website to explore and engage with the world more: www.marcokalantari.com/shaman/ twitter.com/shaman_movie facebook.com/the.shaman.movie/
To the creators: You have a great story here that needs to be told in it's entirety. A television series or movie trilogy at the very least! Dust: Thank you for bringing this to us! It's truly a unique concept and sparks the imagination on how they got to where they are and where they are going.
I've never seen a short film quite like this one. It's gritty and post-apocalyptic feeling. The shaman reminds me of a Jedi Knight, though no one has mentioned this. These are the front line soldiers, much like the Ukrainian defenders battling the Russian colossus in far eastern Ukraine. One question I have is this: who is the Christ-like figure in the film, and whose side is be on? Thoughts, anyone?
This is such an original concept, almost didn't recognize that fact. Hollywood should learn from this. 'Shaman' has the makings of a serious box office movie blockbuster. Bravo!
No. It does not. It is original, imaginative, thought provoking and hints of religion. Hollywood is owned by the libtards and they put out only crap that helps keep the masses complacent.
There are really only less than a dozen basic stories that can be told. Everything else is window dressing and flavor texts. I havent seen a truly original film since I was a kid. This is no exception. I like the flavor though. Which is why I follow Dust. It WOULD be nice though to hear a new story one more time.
How is it possible to make a short movie better than a silver screen, the cinematography, the scenery, the actors, the product, make up, screenplay, director, effects,the idea of this movie you should be at the Cannes festival
When creators put their minds to pushing a great story instead of a bad ideology, and stop pushing "woke" drivel at the cost of plot, character depth, and plausibility, anything is possible.
I see many people saying this should be made into a TV series or movie. I say these kind of short films are perfectly made the way they are, and the fact that they're short and concise actually give them part of the magic they contain. I rather think it would be awesome to watch sequels to these kind of short films, where it applies. That would be awesome. Either way, love Dust and all the great creators behind the art they share.
Fantastic piece of work and highly original. Did you notice at the end, the shaman cried out "I killed them, I killed them !". I don't think he was just talking about the enemy troops. He meant his family. Even if his apprentice thought he meant the enemy. Excellent thread left hanging in the air for interpretation.
Inception and Matrix taste in only 16 mins movie. Dear Dust, please fund genius Kalantari to make this a full time movie in theaters. Now I'll watch this 5 times in a row to make it a full time movie for myself.
Oh my God. That...was absolutely PHENOMENAL. It was totally riveting, beautiful, the story, the vision, the entire idea could be made into a literal series of movies... the possibilities for this are endless. I'm literally blown away. Wow wow 👏😮👏😮👏
This would make a great movie. It has the potential of being a great movie. Someone in Hollywood should pick it up. I have watched it several times. It never gets old !
This is so very well made. The concept of fighting AI after their ascension on another spiritual plane is unique to me, other books hint at the idea but this takes it head-on. There are a lot of layers there. This is great. And I loved the idea of a muse being required for a shaman to do their work. They need a grounding-rod to believe in them. Also a very nice lore idea.
I love how when the second time the shaman talk to the colossus she wore black and her tone shows a lot of doubt and doesn't project strength as the first encounter. I just love this whole fictional world I really need to see more of this
I LOVE that special effects have reached a point of sophistication where independent filmmakers, low-budget studios, foreign films existing outside of “Hollywood”, etc. can tell a great sci-fi story without the sets, costumes, effects, etc. looking “cheesy” like some 80s dystopian flick. 👏👏👏
i watched ALL of Dust's shortfilms. For me, it is with no doubt absolutely the best! So many thanks for making this superb outsanding short film. i love it. watched it alreasy 3 times. Please make it into a full film.
This is a beautiful work of art. The story, even though it's just barely 16 minutes long, are crystal clear. I went from like "what is this shaman thing", to "what the hell can a (traditional??) shaman do in future warfare?", to finally "ohhh so that's it!" moments. Contrary to other comments here, I believe this need not full length feature adaption. This 16 minute film is a beautiful complete masterpiece by itself, no need to ruin it with shallow drama. Excellently done!
I was recommended this short from my brother and I can see why. If this does not get extended into a feature film, I can definitely see a television run out of this little project. Something TNT would air.
With all this GLORIOUS original content available by such talented writers, I can't help but wonder why we keep getting rehashed comic book stories from the 1950's.
This is cinema quality and beyond! I'm stuck for words. We need the back story, the main story, the ending, and a shit load of popcorn to enjoy it with!
This has to be one of the most engaging stories I have watched. Can someone please pick this up and do it the full justice it deserves. Marco, it's amazing.
The intricate threads of this web are tugged in all directions until one is caught to await one's fate. The superb effort that went in to this 16 minutes and 16 seconds should be expanded to 90 minutes at least!
Great cinematography. And the concept of trying to defeat a seemingly-unstoppable battle machine by manipulating its "soul" is indeed unique. The actors portray raw emotion well. However, this film is so bizarre, so much like a fevered-dream, that it is barely comprehensible. It seems like a lot of effort was put into mood and atmosphere, but not enough into a coherent story.
I remembered watching this years ago and it has not failed to re-entertain me.. Just loved rewatching it and actually have more understanding of it now than the 1st time I watched it so thank you for re-uploding it...
That was probably the most professional short I've ever seen. Great visuals, sound, acting, production. Just blown away by how well it was put together. I kept thinking this was a big budget affair. Wish you could have taken a little more time to explain how he defeated her because I didn't get the ending at all, but still enjoyed.
This almost makes me hate shorts. Such a cool universe and potential for epic stories and we only get to see 16 minutes of it! This has to be at least a movie if not much longer!
I am at the 6:00 mark right now and wow.. what a Brilliant Gem this short movie is! I can't wait to see what happens next but in the other hand, I don't want it to end!
Yes. I stumbled upon it back then when I was looking for some good short form sci-fi. It was great to see it again. It really deserves to be fully fleshed out.
Very nicely done story. I see a lot of feedback declaring that this needs to be a full-length movie ... but does it? Short filmmaking is a special craft with its own set of skills. Mastering a short film takes just as much talent as mastering feature-length cinema, just like some written stories are best as poetry, short stories, novellas or novels. The filmmaker judges which medium is best. And watching a short film is often just as satisfying as watching a feature-length film. No, this doesn't need to be expanded, necessarily. "The Shaman" already speaks volumes, and that's great.
The bar set by these short movies is spectacular. Shaman has very unique lore and the sense of scale is very impressive. Very high quality production. But yeah, this could easily be a full feature film & would almost certainly secure massive box office revenue.
0:41 thumbnail sure fooled me...here I thought it was a Star Wars fan made spin off featuring a Sith Lord/Jedi named Shaman but good short film that deserves a full movie adaptation.
I could definitely see this as a full length film. Most of the Dust actors are thousand times better than those overpaid hacks in Hollyweird. So glad I found this channel. 👍🏼❤️
@@jonathanporter5223 Most are very good. They need to be seen more. So many terrible actors around that these actors are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the info. 👍🏼❤️
Holy shit! That was like modern-day Matrix, but in a good way, without any Hollywood'ness nonsense like searching for own identity. Just pure action, and tension, straight from the beginning ;) Great choice Dust, great script & performance, Mr. Marko 👋
Searching for one's identity is an ancient Hero's Journey going back to Greek Mythology, no doubt further. It is integral to understand one's self before death comes knocking on our door.
I didn't realize I'd stopped breathing there for a moment. A really brilliant script and refreshingly cohesive storyline in such a short time I barely realized it wasn't at least an hour long and I wasn't watching in my favorite big screen theater. I was really lost in the moment! terrific! Thank you so much!
This is a movie I would return to the box office for. Hollywood’s repetitive tropes are dead, and DUST shows it day after day by showcasing phenomenal talents like this. The sad part is they can’t get a foothold in Hollywood because of outright nepotism. I, as many times before, hope to see talents like this wash over the film landscape like a flood as the internet and streaming IS the new box office!
A great proof of concept short! The standard of filmmaking in this short alone is reason enough to trust the writer/director to create a feature-length film of any kind especially a longer version of this short. I see this being a good blockbuster film with good profits. I hope this is on the road to becoming so.
"The Shaman" was created by the fantastic Marco Kalantari and his incredibly talented crew. Be sure to check out film's socials and website to explore and engage with the world more:
www.marcokalantari.com/shaman/
twitter.com/shaman_movie
facebook.com/the.shaman.movie/
Would love to see more like this. I have watched it several times. 👍👍
This was amazing !
Wow! This was... different!
Story. Acting. Effects. Everything associated with this production is pure gold! Well done!
Make it into a long film 🎥
This needs to be made into a full length movie. One of the most unique plots I have ever seen. Absolutely brilliant!
It has a certain 'Battlestar Galactica' vibe about it.
@@annakeye it has almost every sci-fi novel in it...
Oh my, if it isn't the top-rated response of almost all videos on this channel^^
@@Igelior Well! Aren't you just a ray of perpetual sunshine? Go back under your bridge troll.
@@ToddHofer No harm intended, my dude. It was just some humorous observation...
To the creators: You have a great story here that needs to be told in it's entirety. A television series or movie trilogy at the very least! Dust: Thank you for bringing this to us! It's truly a unique concept and sparks the imagination on how they got to where they are and where they are going.
Agreed 100 %
series would be good.
Movie trilogy? Be honest you just wanted that creator like didn't you.
Netflix should pick this up,
I've never seen a short film quite like this one. It's gritty and post-apocalyptic feeling. The shaman reminds me of a Jedi Knight, though no one has mentioned this. These are the front line soldiers, much like the Ukrainian defenders battling the Russian colossus in far eastern Ukraine.
One question I have is this: who is the Christ-like figure in the film, and whose side is be on? Thoughts, anyone?
This is such an original concept, almost didn't recognize that fact. Hollywood should learn from this. 'Shaman' has the makings of a serious box office movie blockbuster. Bravo!
It would get ruined
@@Hempcretinglifestyle agreed Hollywood would ruin this better off the way it is this is far better than any big budget movies they do recently
No. It does not. It is original, imaginative, thought provoking and hints of religion. Hollywood is owned by the libtards and they put out only crap that helps keep the masses complacent.
@@seangray9459 that's why I said they should LEARN from it. Not corrupt it.
There are really only less than a dozen basic stories that can be told. Everything else is window dressing and flavor texts.
I havent seen a truly original film since I was a kid. This is no exception.
I like the flavor though. Which is why I follow Dust. It WOULD be nice though to hear a new story one more time.
This is why I stay subscribed to Dust. Brilliant.
If you haven't, try the podcast. Some true gems there
How is it possible to make a short movie better than a silver screen, the cinematography, the scenery, the actors, the product, make up, screenplay, director, effects,the idea of this movie you should be at the Cannes festival
Perfectly said.
Everything is possible when future awaites
When creators put their minds to pushing a great story instead of a bad ideology, and stop pushing "woke" drivel at the cost of plot, character depth, and plausibility, anything is possible.
Because movies today are a huge financial gamble for studios and very few people out there have taste as good as yours brother... sad but true
Yeah, Dust and Omeleto's quality of films make Hollywood pretty much unnecessary.
I see many people saying this should be made into a TV series or movie. I say these kind of short films are perfectly made the way they are, and the fact that they're short and concise actually give them part of the magic they contain.
I rather think it would be awesome to watch sequels to these kind of short films, where it applies. That would be awesome.
Either way, love Dust and all the great creators behind the art they share.
The cinematography is just great!
Great story!
This is my favorite short film yet. DUST is everything that the SCIFI channel use to be before it sold out. I love this channel!
Fantastic piece of work and highly original. Did you notice at the end, the shaman cried out "I killed them, I killed them !". I don't think he was just talking about the enemy troops. He meant his family. Even if his apprentice thought he meant the enemy. Excellent thread left hanging in the air for interpretation.
I had "Shaman" on CC and CC printed it out as "I killed HIM".
I get really strong Warhammer 40K vibes from this and I love it!
Same, that's why you can never trust the mechanicum, they just love toasters.
Praise the Omnisiah!!
I don't even follow W40K but that's definitely the vibe I got too.
YEP, could be during the Men of Iron storyline
I hear the Machine Spirits voice!
I love the idea that machines have a soul and can be influenced. It would make a great full lenght movie.
Many scifi stories have similar concepts. First Contact by Ralts_Bloodthorne on /r/HFY uses similar.
@@ZananoQuinito Right, not even looking at ghost in the machine.
@@ZananoQuinito omfg I LOVE RALTS, its so cool seeing his name out in the wild.
@@allnamestakenisnot The wordborg truly is impressive.
Warhammer 40k?
This deserves a whole movie series
Imagine this as a feature length film - Epic!
It would be overly simplified and lose it's power. The graphic novel would be a winner.
Boring
@@ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine yes your opinion is boring 😌
I’d rather it be around 40 minutes long, still keeps it as a short film but allows for the story world and characters to be fleshed out a little more.
@@gagalover2k10 Good thing my opinion is right then.
Inception and Matrix taste in only 16 mins movie. Dear Dust, please fund genius Kalantari to make this a full time movie in theaters. Now I'll watch this 5 times in a row to make it a full time movie for myself.
There's enough content and mythos here for a full length movie, in fact it feels too dense. Thumbs up.
Oh my God. That...was absolutely PHENOMENAL. It was totally riveting, beautiful, the story, the vision, the entire idea could be made into a literal series of movies... the possibilities for this are endless. I'm literally blown away. Wow wow 👏😮👏😮👏
This would make a great movie. It has the potential of being a great movie. Someone in Hollywood should pick it up. I have watched it several times. It never gets old !
The odd creaky movements when the Shaman was controlled by the violin - chefs kiss. So good.
Bloody brilliant! Why isn't this a series on Netflix? This world is a beautiful backdrop for endless stories.
This is so very well made. The concept of fighting AI after their ascension on another spiritual plane is unique to me, other books hint at the idea but this takes it head-on. There are a lot of layers there. This is great. And I loved the idea of a muse being required for a shaman to do their work. They need a grounding-rod to believe in them. Also a very nice lore idea.
O conceito de enfrentar a AI em um "mundo espiritual" me lembrou a cena de Gibson em Neuromancer, em que o hacker encontra a AI na matrix.
One of the best movies from the DUST
@@jonathanporter5223 WIll know. Thank you for clarification.
The machine trying to use the trick the Sharman uses on himself daily😂😂😂
I love how when the second time the shaman talk to the colossus she wore black and her tone shows a lot of doubt and doesn't project strength as the first encounter. I just love this whole fictional world I really need to see more of this
I first saw this a couple of years ago and it is just as good now as it was then. Kudo to the creative team behind this.
This was insane and completely unique. Would love to see a full length film with this premise!!!
You know, you say unique, but I see inklings of WH40K in this, like how the titans are controlled by machine spirits etc.
@@MorteWulfe I can also see hints of Raised by Wolves, with the two opposing factions waging an eternal war, almost human machines and all that.
Amazing, what quality is possible when that's the focus. If only mainstream movies were made with such care.
Please lord we need this on Netflix
INCREDIBLE! BEST DUST IN YEARS! Sound, Visuals, Cutting, Directing, Idea, Skript, Acting all great!
Joshua, a chosen one leading his troops into the enemy's heartland to win the promised land...an excellent dystopic retelling of the Biblical story.
I LOVE that special effects have reached a point of sophistication where independent filmmakers, low-budget studios, foreign films existing outside of “Hollywood”, etc. can tell a great sci-fi story without the sets, costumes, effects, etc. looking “cheesy” like some 80s dystopian flick. 👏👏👏
A seriously impressive piece of film making. Well done all.
The concept of the Techno-Mage will journey ever onward.
The lead DID look rather a bit like Galen, didn't he?
i watched ALL of Dust's shortfilms. For me, it is with no doubt absolutely the best! So many thanks for making this superb outsanding short film. i love it. watched it alreasy 3 times. Please make it into a full film.
The price of “faith and spiritual purity”. Man made.
This was extremely well done. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How is this not a full-length production?!? Incredible sets and special effects.
Holy hell!! The sound engineers deserve an Oscar!!! Great short film!!
Best VFX in an independent short film i ever watched..
This is a beautiful work of art. The story, even though it's just barely 16 minutes long, are crystal clear. I went from like "what is this shaman thing", to "what the hell can a (traditional??) shaman do in future warfare?", to finally "ohhh so that's it!" moments. Contrary to other comments here, I believe this need not full length feature adaption. This 16 minute film is a beautiful complete masterpiece by itself, no need to ruin it with shallow drama. Excellently done!
I was recommended this short from my brother and I can see why. If this does not get extended into a feature film, I can definitely see a television run out of this little project. Something TNT would air.
With all this GLORIOUS original content available by such talented writers, I can't help but wonder why we keep getting rehashed comic book stories from the 1950's.
If this were a full length film or a series I would definitely watch it for sure.
Certified Gold!!!!!😎
agreed
This, yes this right here is why we watch DUST!
I remember when this was first shown on dust. Been a few Years, but still good.
I've watched this multiple times, and I still keep coming back to it. Incredible.
This is cinema quality and beyond! I'm stuck for words. We need the back story, the main story, the ending, and a shit load of popcorn to enjoy it with!
This is the reason I subscribe to Dust.
This has to be one of the most engaging stories I have watched. Can someone please pick this up and do it the full justice it deserves. Marco, it's amazing.
It's amazing. both for the concepts expressed, and for the visual realization. it really deserves a television series or a movie.
The intricate threads of this web are tugged in all directions until one is caught to await one's fate.
The superb effort that went in to this 16 minutes and 16 seconds should be expanded to 90 minutes at least!
We're going to need a lot of Shamans. 💛💜
Wow, elements of fantasy and modern world combined. a very interesting concept
Great cinematography. And the concept of trying to defeat a seemingly-unstoppable battle machine by manipulating its "soul" is indeed unique. The actors portray raw emotion well. However, this film is so bizarre, so much like a fevered-dream, that it is barely comprehensible. It seems like a lot of effort was put into mood and atmosphere, but not enough into a coherent story.
I remembered watching this years ago and it has not failed to re-entertain me.. Just loved rewatching it and actually have more understanding of it now than the 1st time I watched it so thank you for re-uploding it...
Bravo!!!!!!!! After watching this I got that feeling of walking out of a movie theater that I did not pay before watching the movie.
What a nice background and color chosen...congrats for the Kalantari's team, simply amazing short video.
Soul of the colossus is Beautiful ❤️
This was absolute and total............................AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait until this is either a full length film or a TV Show!
That was probably the most professional short I've ever seen. Great visuals, sound, acting, production. Just blown away by how well it was put together. I kept thinking this was a big budget affair.
Wish you could have taken a little more time to explain how he defeated her because I didn't get the ending at all, but still enjoyed.
Graphics and cinematography is just too good.
This almost makes me hate shorts. Such a cool universe and potential for epic stories and we only get to see 16 minutes of it! This has to be at least a movie if not much longer!
I am at the 6:00 mark right now and wow.. what a Brilliant Gem this short movie is! I can't wait to see what happens next but in the other hand, I don't want it to end!
Now THAT was frikken original! Wow...wee! Most excellent indeed. The kind of world only found in books. Until now.
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
This should be made into a movie. Thanks DUST.
the wounded healers... well done in capturing that essence.
Absolute brilliance. Anyone else get some "Priest" vibes as well?
This short is an awesome taste of what could be made into a mind-bending feature length film. Bravo!
This is one of my favorite Dust movies so far!
Darkly addicting story. Would watch more of the Shaman’s conflicts. This is an original take that deeply engaged me.
Absolutely loved the storyline
Wasn't this released years ago? It's still a great sci-fi short.
It came out in 2015
Yes. I stumbled upon it back then when I was looking for some good short form sci-fi. It was great to see it again. It really deserves to be fully fleshed out.
Very good dust. One of your best.
That was a brilliantly strange and strangely brilliant 16 minutes. 11/10 would watch more about this Shaman…
I will pay top dollar to watch such an original film
Very nicely done story. I see a lot of feedback declaring that this needs to be a full-length movie ... but does it? Short filmmaking is a special craft with its own set of skills. Mastering a short film takes just as much talent as mastering feature-length cinema, just like some written stories are best as poetry, short stories, novellas or novels. The filmmaker judges which medium is best. And watching a short film is often just as satisfying as watching a feature-length film. No, this doesn't need to be expanded, necessarily. "The Shaman" already speaks volumes, and that's great.
Absolutely engrossing...I completely forgot that I was watching a (regrettably) short film, WOW
The bar set by these short movies is spectacular. Shaman has very unique lore and the sense of scale is very impressive. Very high quality production. But yeah, this could easily be a full feature film & would almost certainly secure massive box office revenue.
Excellent! Wonderful! Beautiful! Thank you!😊👍
Oh, wow, that was really good. Classic sci-fi, man against machine and written so well.
Mainstream Hollywood only wishes they could produce such quality films as Dust.
0:41 thumbnail sure fooled me...here I thought it was a Star Wars fan made spin off featuring a Sith Lord/Jedi named Shaman but good short film that deserves a full movie adaptation.
One of my new favourite dust films!
This is just pure gold!!!
that was a powerful and fantastic short film
I could definitely see this as a full length film. Most of the Dust actors are thousand times better than those overpaid hacks in Hollyweird. So glad I found this channel. 👍🏼❤️
@@jonathanporter5223 Most are very good. They need to be seen more. So many terrible actors around that these actors are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the info. 👍🏼❤️
Made me think of how Empaths can be narcissists worst demon when they are fully educated and own themselves...
Very good movie! : )
Holy shit! That was like modern-day Matrix, but in a good way, without any Hollywood'ness nonsense like searching for own identity. Just pure action, and tension, straight from the beginning ;) Great choice Dust, great script & performance, Mr. Marko 👋
delicate aren't ya
Pure action? Everyone is acting like this is some kind of landmark performance. Machine soul themed movies have already been done Ad Nauseum.
Relax matrix is still better.
Searching for one's identity is an ancient Hero's Journey going back to Greek Mythology, no doubt further. It is integral to understand one's self before death comes knocking on our door.
@@KonichiWawa Some of Asimov's earliest work is on this theme.
Original. I love the concept. So much efforts for a short movie. Great acting. Someone should sponsor this team and make a proper movie.
I didn't realize I'd stopped breathing there for a moment. A really brilliant script and refreshingly cohesive storyline in such a short time I barely realized it wasn't at least an hour long and I wasn't watching in my favorite big screen theater. I was really lost in the moment! terrific! Thank you so much!
This is a movie I would return to the box office for. Hollywood’s repetitive tropes are dead, and DUST shows it day after day by showcasing phenomenal talents like this. The sad part is they can’t get a foothold in Hollywood because of outright nepotism. I, as many times before, hope to see talents like this wash over the film landscape like a flood as the internet and streaming IS the new box office!
Awesome ! I think this should be made into a movie trilogy.
This was the most refreshingly orignal content that I have seen in a long time. A fantastic concept. Thanks.
This is what I love about this channel. supurb story line, great acting and so powerful. One of the best so far.
Wow…i have never seen anything like this before…just mesmerising
That was brilliant. Great diresction, story, acting and effects. Why is this not a movie! Much better than the crap churned out by Disney.
"Boss, what should we do?" "Erm.. fire missiles wildly into the ground i guess."
A great proof of concept short! The standard of filmmaking in this short alone is reason enough to trust the writer/director to create a feature-length film of any kind especially a longer version of this short. I see this being a good blockbuster film with good profits. I hope this is on the road to becoming so.
This was too short I want more!