Sci-Fi Short Film “Hard Reset" | DUST

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @Deech
    @Deech 4 года назад +1612

    Deepak - the director of this project here - A little over a year later and I just wanted to come by and say thank you for taking the time to watch our film! We are humbled and never imagined we'd be able to reach this many people.

    • @axelbrendel4091
      @axelbrendel4091 4 года назад +18

      I really enjoyed it! Looking forward to seeing more of your fine work. Thank you.

    • @amitrangra7275
      @amitrangra7275 4 года назад +18

      Fantastic movie! I hope you get financing to fully develop this cinematic world you’ve created! I see this as a serialized series!

    • @Moonstruck89
      @Moonstruck89 4 года назад +11

      I was about to complain that the CGI department in this film magically erased all people of colour. Now that I see the name of the director though, I realize that they were busy making the film not acting on it, LOL!

    • @igordasunddas3377
      @igordasunddas3377 4 года назад +8

      Thank you so much for making this! I'd be so happy to know what'd happen next... And I'd love for this to become a full-length movie. Still: amazing visuals, great story and - in my opinion - great, convincing acting! Love it.

    • @eirikgothviking2713
      @eirikgothviking2713 4 года назад +8

      First of all - my respect for a truly compelling movie . It smells a little like bladrunner , but in a good way . Why is it that there are more good indie movies out there than the ones made by the big companies ? Instead of endless prequels , sequels and so on maybe it´s better to make some quality stuff ?

  • @watchdust
    @watchdust  5 лет назад +1868

    DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:
    Hard Reset was my thesis film at the University of Texas at Austin's MFA film program. It is a love letter to my favorite genre across all media, science-fiction. The film was shot natively in stereoscopic 3D with the support of UT3D and It was filmed mostly in studio at UT with some additional location photography around town. The piece is actually a pilot for a much larger project I would like to develop (with or without 3D) using the world we have created. I directed, co-wrote and did all of the visual effects on the film. I am proud of the film as in the past most of my work has solely focused on visuals and lacked clear narrative, and I feel that this is a development and step into the way I would want my future projects to progress. From start to finish it was a passion project that took almost 2 years. It owes everything to the films that inspired me to become a filmmaker and the genre that defines all the stories I want to tell.

    • @thegenerousdegenerate9395
      @thegenerousdegenerate9395 5 лет назад +67

      I honestly can't adequately express my admiration for what you've accomplished here. I wish you the best on your future endeavors and if this is a sign of the quality your future work will be, I will be expecting great things from you. Now for the bad. If it took 2 years to create this short film, then any sort of sequel or expansion will be some time off. Shop this around to netflix, hulu, prime and so on as fast as you can. Cause I don't wanna wait a moment longer than I have to to see what else you come up with. Seriously, great job man. You got at least one fan so far and I'm betting millions more to come. Keep it up!

    • @Hal_T
      @Hal_T 5 лет назад +16

      You've still got a lot to learn. The special effects were very impressive, but special effects do not a story make. There is the germ of a good story here, but that germ is not new or original. If you wrote the script, try again. It is melodramatic to the point of parody. It is like a 1930s B movie. And pacing? My god, in the middle of an action sequence ( _several,_ in fact ), why don't we just talk it to death? It's like watching paint dry while bullets are flying. If your teachers gave you good grades for this, if none of them said any of the things I'm saying, you should demand a refund from your school.
      But, on the bright side, on the strength of this audition tape, you can probably find some dumb producer who will bankroll your first mediocre professional project. If you are satisfied with mediocre.

    • @neshiah4747
      @neshiah4747 5 лет назад +8

      Stupendous, awesome, wonderful 🙂🇬🇧

    • @spacegangster3708
      @spacegangster3708 5 лет назад +5

      Very raw and future primitive just like I would imagine it.

    • @jamesdavis9456
      @jamesdavis9456 5 лет назад +12

      Great job, enjoyed it and would watch the series if it gets made.

  • @rorymonkey
    @rorymonkey 5 лет назад +824

    Someone please give this person more money to make a full film. This was wonderful. In under 40 minutes they created a world I want to know more about and sparked my imagination.

    • @veralenora4033
      @veralenora4033 5 лет назад +5

      Why are some roles always women, some always men? This was crap.

    • @Nukliar
      @Nukliar 5 лет назад +13

      @@veralenora4033 There's actually a good reason for that unbeknownst to humanity. But you'd have to be Christian to grasp it.

    • @DrQuadrivium
      @DrQuadrivium 5 лет назад +10

      @@Nukliar ...
      Don't try to degrade people (non Christian) like that. You are just humiliating yourself.

    • @MaceWinduDuHuen
      @MaceWinduDuHuen 5 лет назад

      because its half a film, huh?...

    • @veralenora4033
      @veralenora4033 5 лет назад +1

      @@nobody7817 Having fun? I'm not writing a research paper in comments, just a casual observation.

  • @williamhoward7121
    @williamhoward7121 3 года назад +20

    Hollywood, wake up and realize your audience is changing and X-Men type films aren't what many of us are after. Pull this director in give him a reasonable budget and you will have the next Bladerunner level movie and shift the entire industry.

  • @andrewstrongman305
    @andrewstrongman305 3 года назад +150

    This should be the opening part of a blockbuster. The two leads were particularly well done - they have more chemistry than many big movies manage. The actress in particular did an amazing job portraying a character awakening to sentience for the first time. A truly outstanding performance, and I hope we see more of her in films.

    • @lucyfyre6126
      @lucyfyre6126 2 года назад +4

      I also loved the actor's portrayal of his partner.

    • @csn583
      @csn583 Год назад +1

      Speaking of blockbusters, only Star Wars gets to make me read!

    • @Cubee4
      @Cubee4 Год назад +2

      i 100% agree btw what are the names of the 3 main actors ? i would like to know

    • @andrewstrongman305
      @andrewstrongman305 Год назад +5

      @@Cubee4 Oryan Landa, Josephine McAdam & Holt Boggs

    • @Cubee4
      @Cubee4 Год назад +3

      @@andrewstrongman305 thanks

  • @leoscheibelhut940
    @leoscheibelhut940 4 года назад +40

    This is basically great 'Blade Runner' fanfic, with excellent acting and cinematography. Congratulations on a fantastic job. Hope this becomes a series.

  • @bryllnt2161
    @bryllnt2161 5 лет назад +1229

    Why are these so good and yet the crap continues to come out of the big movie companies
    This was freaking awesome on every level

    • @Bman846
      @Bman846 5 лет назад +34

      The fight scene was kinda cheesy though.

    • @bryllnt2161
      @bryllnt2161 5 лет назад +42

      @@Bman846 Yup, agree with that but these people did helluva lot with very little
      I had more satisfaction watching this free short than I did after paying for both Batman v Superman and Justice League
      DUST is an awesome channel and I just hope that the talented film people get recoginised.
      I didn't see the end coming showing how engaged I was with it.
      I also thought his partner was a bit of a whiny bitch tho lol

    • @Keiran_P0D_Benn1678
      @Keiran_P0D_Benn1678 5 лет назад +17

      @@cole9799 - If you're Subscribed to "DUST", They have a section on Films and Finances etc
      Most of the "Shorts" are basically Getting By on the skin of their arse !
      The Longer "Shorts" - Mini Movies I call them, have to do substantial digging for the Initial Funding, Before they stay "Hoping" for Gold !
      Deepak's Film here was as His Thesis at Texas U.- so he'll save a Lot, just from using other Film Students and Equipment.
      Sadly, not everyone can go this route, therefore they'll show a 5min 'Short' on DUST and plead their case for Patreon, or Crowd-funding to get a 30min Movie on the move!
      I only hope that Deepak and his various Crew get picked up by Production Companies on the basis of their Work on This. 👍
      ✌POD☘🖖👽

    • @pwnmeisterage
      @pwnmeisterage 5 лет назад +10

      @@Bman846 "The fight scene was kinda cheesy though."
      Very true. A perfect film would be perfect in every way. But it you can't have everything then cheesy fight scenes with strong narrative and character outweigh the greater cheese of vapid eye candy. That's why these these short films are memorable while today's Hollywood cinematics are uninteresting and forgettable.

    • @cnccarving
      @cnccarving 5 лет назад +5

      because the big companies are making money
      then talents are making movies

  • @emilflognoid1532
    @emilflognoid1532 5 лет назад +490

    The only thing I hated about it was that there isn’t a whole season to binge watch! Great work!

    • @clanaoaarmyofallah2557
      @clanaoaarmyofallah2557 5 лет назад +12

      Im feeling the exact same way.. i wish so bad all these short films would be television series they are so good..

    • @AurenGlytterkat
      @AurenGlytterkat 4 года назад +3

      Yeah fr I need more of this world, and these characters.

    • @carlosio5
      @carlosio5 4 года назад +3

      Agreed! Excellent work @Deepak Chetty

    • @thetimeempress1518
      @thetimeempress1518 3 года назад +2

      You do, and it's a videogame called Detroit

    • @ICU1337
      @ICU1337 3 года назад +5

      You all should check out the show "Humans". I never finished it but its right up your ally for this sci-fi concept.

  • @johnzephil3531
    @johnzephil3531 Год назад +5

    when he woke up again, my nerves were greatly shaken,this is one of the most in-depth short films I have ever seen

  • @itsalright1569
    @itsalright1569 4 года назад +14

    This deserves so much recognition that I won’t even hesitate to watch it when it is given a chance to be shown in cinemas. If only more sci-fi movies are like this, no one would think that sci-fi is boring.

  • @Thereisnosp00000n
    @Thereisnosp00000n 5 лет назад +509

    The story line has been seen many times before. However, what kept me glued to my seat was the Blade Runneresque tech noir atmosphere with very good acting and effects. This was very well done!

    • @mcgama88
      @mcgama88 5 лет назад

      Blade blended film, No Sp has sent it.

    • @christophemonfort451
      @christophemonfort451 5 лет назад +8

      so many times ? I think not that many.Of course, Blade Runner, along with Total recall (did you notice the disk in the guy's head ?). And It reminds me of a short SF I read in the 1970's , I cant ' remember the title, but the subject was also the same : the guy was an human, and he helped the androids (machines) to get free, and to be able to reproduce by themselves, through a device "the craddle". The difference is that the guy thinks until the end that the girl he loves is human. But as a reader *spoil* , towards the end, we know it's not the case. But it's suggested that the android girl is not only pretending to have feelings. We'll never know. If anybody knows this story, the author, I would be glad to read i again ... 40 years after. Just for info, I read the french translation in the 70's.

    • @Hal_T
      @Hal_T 5 лет назад +7

      Yes, the tech was very good. It was the only thing in this film that rose above mediocre. The acting was not terrible, but it was not close to good. I'm not sure if that's the actors' fault or the exceedingly melodramatic script.

    • @jamesbonde4470
      @jamesbonde4470 5 лет назад +3

      Who cares? What, you're special?

    • @johnnycampbell3422
      @johnnycampbell3422 5 лет назад

      Agreed completely. I wish the creators well.

  • @dugarii007
    @dugarii007 5 лет назад +34

    it was funny how he kept trying to connect with her on a personal level at the begining "can we talk about it"

  • @keithaschoen9315
    @keithaschoen9315 5 лет назад +15

    After watching some of the other films I usually click the next movie in line. Not this time, I had to get up and walk around a bit to finish digesting the the movie as a whole. Life is sweet.

  • @hyponovalive
    @hyponovalive Год назад +20

    Better than many full length films. Top notch storytelling and world building. Best Dust I’ve seen too.

    • @Deech
      @Deech Год назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @leroyj3627
    @leroyj3627 4 года назад +14

    Holy crap, this is a really good movie!! Seriously! It is disturbing on a few levels. Engaging, disturbing... all in a very fascinating, entertaining way. Kudos to EVERYONE involved in the production of this wonderful work or art! The acting, the special effects, the scenery, the narrative... WOW!

  • @donjohnson24
    @donjohnson24 5 лет назад +174

    I knew I was going to like this when in the first scenes of this automated future world bedside the drawer stuck, and his coffee came out of the wrong spout!

    • @Deech
      @Deech 5 лет назад +27

      Fun fact- the coffee gag wasn't in the script, but was a suggestion on set since the dispenser was wonky. Happy accident!

    • @tomgraves6463
      @tomgraves6463 4 года назад +3

      @@Deech when Mr. Coffee malfunctions humanity is DOOMED. 😯

    • @twinklestar620
      @twinklestar620 4 года назад +1

      Don Johnson24 😂😂😂

    • @williamjackson5767
      @williamjackson5767 4 года назад +3

      Spaceballs even in the future nothing works

    • @joesurfer9754
      @joesurfer9754 4 года назад +2

      As soon as the movie started, it was the first time I ever said to myself at the beginning, "this is definitely going to be saved to my favorite short sci fi film list".

  • @MarkPhillipsRoShin
    @MarkPhillipsRoShin 5 лет назад +140

    Absolutely stunning story telling. I was hooked from start to finish and couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I so very much hope that you follow your dream because I would pay to see a full version on the big screen. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @SynthoidSounds
    @SynthoidSounds 5 лет назад +16

    "I can talk to him, he's my friend . . . " No, he's not. That was absurdly obvious before Archer came out from hiding. Classic example of being addicted to a memory of someone who is no longer what they once were. As for the story, of course this has been done before numerous times, a sort of mini-version of Blade Runner, but this was well done, worth watching.

    • @lynhnbsp4687
      @lynhnbsp4687 5 лет назад

      "No longer what they once were" -- I know this all too well. Why do people have to change like so?

  • @Redhand1949
    @Redhand1949 Год назад +19

    I saw this about a year ago and just re-watched it. It's truly excellent. Great science fiction.

    • @justPaste.it_UrlaeGrida
      @justPaste.it_UrlaeGrida Год назад +1

      Pure io circa un anno fa, ma io banalmente non ho capito il capovolgimento della situazione a circa 36:10 : rappresenta un altro ramo del tempo? o come fa il protagonista a risanarsi e il deuteragonista a non stupirne? Inoltre che sensi ha il circuito che poi si rigira tra le dita? D'accordo che è ermetico volutamente, ma apposta per porci queste domande!

  • @chriskarriem248
    @chriskarriem248 4 года назад +2

    WOW,...OMG,...I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW AMAZING THIS FILM WAS!!!!
    IT HAS INSPIRED ME TO WRITE THIS:
    Someday when you tell people of our story, tell them that I said....
    "It is for LOVE that we live
    It is for greater LOVE that we die...
    But we are greater THAN what we HAVE to be."

  • @rahuldeo2047
    @rahuldeo2047 5 лет назад +115

    Actor's last look was like, Now I understand the Matrix. Yo!!

    • @thegenerousdegenerate9395
      @thegenerousdegenerate9395 5 лет назад +2

      I know kung fu!

    • @rahuldeo2047
      @rahuldeo2047 5 лет назад

      @@thegenerousdegenerate9395 Same here. :) peace.

    • @garrykennedy5484
      @garrykennedy5484 5 лет назад

      @@thegenerousdegenerate9395 Me too,, I once stepped in it. LOL Movie reference. Know it?

    • @Deech
      @Deech 5 лет назад +2

      LOL yes!

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear 5 лет назад +173

    This film represents and incredible amount of hard work, talent, and effort by a team of artists destined for greatness.

    • @watchdust
      @watchdust  5 лет назад +21

      Very well said - this team did outstanding work

    • @yashaswikulshreshtha1588
      @yashaswikulshreshtha1588 3 года назад +17

      @@watchdust Probably you won't even see this comment or reply I just wanna say your productions and team who did it snd everyone who has been part of this has done fantastic JOB from perspective of deepthinker this artwork evokes thoughts pushing limits of self awareness within myself. Keep the work

  • @seamuswarren
    @seamuswarren 5 лет назад +181

    Deckard - I mean - “Archer” wants to know if the synth dreams of electric sheep? 😎

    • @SeaJay_Oceans
      @SeaJay_Oceans 5 лет назад +9

      ya, very original... the real SciTruth of six corporations controlling all the Media U.S.A. citizen see and hear - that's the real nightmare.

    • @stevetreloar6602
      @stevetreloar6602 5 лет назад +1

      Read the book before you reference it to blade runner. Just please?

    • @SeaJay_Oceans
      @SeaJay_Oceans 5 лет назад +3

      @@stevetreloar6602 Blade Runner was engineered human clones, not tech. Blood, not batteries.

    • @stevetreloar6602
      @stevetreloar6602 4 года назад +1

      @@nobody7817 I wasn't responding to your comment but having watched this short 4 times now, one thing I am certain of is that there are no Silence of the Lambs references contained within.

    • @chriskarriem248
      @chriskarriem248 4 года назад

      Well said. Good question!

  • @MrDizzle1992
    @MrDizzle1992 4 года назад +2

    I've been using the channel DUST for 32 hours now and it's been a rollercoaster between scifi and horror channel's like this are the reasons I don't watch movies or TV shows the creators of these have alot going for them and I hope one day these creators have wonderful creative full lives

  • @TheNagualZone
    @TheNagualZone 5 лет назад +55

    Channels like DUST REALLY make me wish I had so much money, I could finance every single one of these shorts that come of here and similar high quality content channels. great work guys! ty for all you uploads. hope you earn tons and tons of cash for all your work.

    • @lenag3329
      @lenag3329 2 года назад +1

      like? there's more?

  • @inojak7968
    @inojak7968 5 лет назад +72

    Bravo Deepak. Best short in recent memory. You are going places.

    • @erinvinson5106
      @erinvinson5106 4 года назад

      LOL recent memory... Clearly you've already been hacked!

  • @raymartinez5788
    @raymartinez5788 5 лет назад +40

    Masterpiece. Fastest 40 minutes ever. 💯👏

  • @alexranirez9279
    @alexranirez9279 3 года назад +4

    WOW. Simply amazing a college kid did this with pretty much no budget.
    ALL tv networks AND movie studios should be BEGGING to hire him!

    • @Deech
      @Deech 3 года назад

      Haha thanks - I wish!

    • @gagarinone
      @gagarinone 3 года назад

      RUclips gives independent producers and actors a direct channel to us, the audience, without having to go through the big movies and TV companies.

  • @samsmusichub
    @samsmusichub 2 года назад +2

    Y'all took a really unimaginative premise and made something beautiful out of it - I did not expect that twist!

    • @Deech
      @Deech 2 года назад +1

      Thanks Sam! Much appreciated :)

    • @samsmusichub
      @samsmusichub 2 года назад

      @@Deech You're welcome!

  • @nellaeneguesamoht5223
    @nellaeneguesamoht5223 5 лет назад +7

    If most most movies were this good every movie would be a blockbuster. Well done Dust.

  • @jkobain
    @jkobain 5 лет назад +7

    In the end of the day I embrace this channel.
    My future is DUST.

  • @langelagrenouille
    @langelagrenouille 5 лет назад +38

    the whole "it was just a dream" thing is so cliché i usually hate it but it was very well done here. It does integrate well within the story. I could see this as a full feature length movie or maybe a Netflix original series?

    • @dominus6695
      @dominus6695 2 года назад +1

      they went out of time & she showed her dream and much more. mind blowing!

  • @sterling_max
    @sterling_max 6 месяцев назад +1

    God! that was OUTSTANDING!
    Plot, Acting, Effects, Directing, what a true gem. Big thanks and luck for youur future projects!

  • @isaacwolford
    @isaacwolford 4 года назад +8

    This has got to be made into a film. This is one of my most favorite works of art.

    • @jenesisjones6706
      @jenesisjones6706 4 года назад +2

      Why does it "have to be made into a film"?? It was a complete story...why do so many people want to turn a great short story into into War and Peace?? There's an irony in the way so many folk nowadays do so many "short" things- Twitter, fast food, etc., but they want to turn a great short story into something longer. :/

  • @Piaseczno1
    @Piaseczno1 5 лет назад +8

    It wasn't a dream, but rather a flash, similar to the manner Kenau Reeves' character experienced in "Devil's Advocate". The director incorporated it well here. I enjoyed this.

  • @jamiepatterson1214
    @jamiepatterson1214 4 года назад +6

    Topics of similar nature have been done in full length movies. What took 2+ hours to explain the story, this short accomplished in a much shorter time and left the view to make their own decision what he was going to do.
    Not being anything but a viewer, this short kept my attention throughout the entire time. And was true to the stories of this genre.

  • @Bizarius1
    @Bizarius1 5 лет назад +130

    When 38 minutes feels like 5.

    • @everready19373
      @everready19373 5 лет назад +2

      That's called sex!

    • @stevetreloar6602
      @stevetreloar6602 5 лет назад +2

      No f'ing way was that 38 minutes out of my life. Don't believe you.

    • @Baboonballs
      @Baboonballs 4 года назад +2

      I legit went and checked how long it was. I still don't believe it!

    • @landkonnudur
      @landkonnudur 4 года назад

      I thought it was a 15 minute movie for some reason when I started watching and by the end I didn't feel that belief had been challenged at all, so your comment really surprised me.

  • @jfk226
    @jfk226 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, I finally found a DUST video that was worth watching. Time after time DUST videos have left me almost angry because they end with no pay-off. Well done!

  • @alblaka8852
    @alblaka8852 5 лет назад +1

    One year late, but I really love the last shot. The stare at the camera and the nonverbal question "Would you do it?".
    Kudos where kudos are due.

  • @3DPDK
    @3DPDK 5 лет назад +71

    @Deepak Chetty: A story told well. I have been reading science fiction since I was twelve. I'm 65 so that's a LOT of science fiction. I have always enjoyed stories of robots, "synths", androids becoming sentient, and the struggle they face to find their identity. My preference in these types of stories is that the android becomes this way due to some sort of accident or malfunction, meaning it isn't common to all androids in the story - it doesn't quit fit into the human world, but no longer belongs to the machine world, either. You've left the ending open enough to imagine all kinds of continued story and what Archer will do with Jane's core. I applaud your effort to make the effect enhance the story telling and not to add a lame story to an effect extravaganza. One does not make memorable movies from effects alone. The story in Hard Reset is very compelling. Well done.

    • @Deech
      @Deech 5 лет назад +8

      This means a lot to me. I am so happy to hear you liked it - as a lifelong sci-fi fan to another - thank you!

    • @pauls5745
      @pauls5745 4 года назад +1

      @3DPDK are you a fan of I, Robot? it is eerie how super-sophisticated AI seems to be worthy of independence and rights. I love how many films portray bots growing past their programming

    • @3DPDK
      @3DPDK 4 года назад +2

      @@pauls5745 The second book I ever read on my own in 7th grade (as opposed to school assignment) was "Caves Of Steel" This was Isaac Asimov's sequel to I Robot using the same two main characters of "Spooner" and Sonny, now working as police investigator partners in the Chicago underground. At one time, the book "Caves Of Steel" also included a collection of short stories Asimov wrote for a monthly science fiction publication using the same three characters. Much of the secondary plot or discussions in these short stories dealt mostly with the possibility of robot sentience. Even in the sequel novel, Spooner still has a difficult time coming to recognize Sonny's sentient nature. He understands Sonny's intelligence and ability for creative thought, but has a difficult time accepting Sonny's "self awareness". I must admit Dr Susan Calvin is a cold hearted bxtch in these stories but it is the extreme opposite views between Dr Calvin and Spooner; more pronounced in the stories than in the movie, that makes the subject so dynamic in the book and short stories. ... and yes, I am a fan of both the original story and the Will Smith movie. The movie was faithful to the original story with a few exceptions that I believe it honored Issac Asimov's vision.

    • @joesurfer9754
      @joesurfer9754 4 года назад +2

      I started off with Hp Lovecraft when I was 11yo. My sister had every book he ever wrote. She also had a giant hard back that had everything Edger Allen Poe ever wrote in it but that was much harder to understand.

    • @OgdenM
      @OgdenM 2 года назад

      3DPDK, I strongly suggest reading the full Ender ('s Game) series by Orson Scott Card, all the way through to the last book. There's an AI in it that awakens. .. and so much more goodness. Ender's Game was just the opening book. Card's real vision was a universe without war and the war in Ender's Game was a big mistake / misunderstanding between species.
      Heck, I'd also read the Dan Simmons books; the whole Hyperion Cantos.. ALL 4 books. Most people stop at the first one, some make it through the 2nd. But the last 2 are SUPER important in the universe Dan creates.

  • @johngoodall7097
    @johngoodall7097 5 лет назад +19

    What a wonderfully written and fresh take on what the future could hold for mankind. So clever how the plot never really shows all the twist and turns, it certainly kept my attention right to the end. Very well done, and I hope you do expand this into a very successful future. Best regards from John in England

  • @cyberprompt
    @cyberprompt 5 лет назад +6

    This channel blows my mind. So many films. So little budget. How is this possible.

  • @Shplump52
    @Shplump52 Год назад +1

    Awesome!! Love the twist at the end. Immediate and timeless

  • @peterparchment359
    @peterparchment359 4 года назад +41

    Archer was the one that was reset, not the Synth.

  • @TheNagualZone
    @TheNagualZone 5 лет назад +4

    that exchange by the water between the synth and Archer is absolutley amazing! superb acting, especially the actress and superb scripting. wow!

  • @marsocdude
    @marsocdude 5 лет назад +23

    Can I hit "like" so hard for this film that it turns into freaking AWESOME?

  • @dltanner99
    @dltanner99 4 года назад +14

    The Days of Hollywood are numbered. The nook and music industries are both noew ruled by indies, as is social media. Film is next and this is a great story waiting to be told on a larger scree.

  • @stevetreloar6602
    @stevetreloar6602 5 лет назад +1

    The wig girl was ridiculously cute, but then the guy was pretty damned good looking too. After the second viewing; nicely thought out, well done by the director, clearly a good screenplay. Can't even guess at the budget but would guess large, even if done for cheap. Excellent. Seriously well done.

  • @grandbleutrev
    @grandbleutrev 4 года назад +1

    Such gems are appearing on DUST! Yet again I am mesmerised. I must watch now a few times before I can comment

  • @isher__
    @isher__ 5 лет назад +15

    Yes, emancipate the synths in a society which relies on automation at every level of industry. Brilliant.

  • @totalermist
    @totalermist 5 лет назад +321

    5:30 "Is the rear service exit still preferred?" 😉

    • @mx_lei
      @mx_lei 5 лет назад +29

      Yeah. I think I thought the same thing.... 🙄

    • @thegenerousdegenerate9395
      @thegenerousdegenerate9395 5 лет назад +33

      Yeah, all of our dirty minds went there... Lol

    • @ceverett68
      @ceverett68 5 лет назад +13

      lmao. I had to rewind it to see if I heard that correctly

    • @paulh2486
      @paulh2486 5 лет назад +10

      Well who doesnt?

    • @manuelmendez5144
      @manuelmendez5144 5 лет назад +5

      on purpose the dual meaning makes you wonder
      haha

  • @UnwarrenD
    @UnwarrenD 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely amazing talent. From direction, visual effects, acting... I'm seriously blown away by the caliber of this short film. I fully expect to see more from Deepak in the future with Hollywood level backing.

  • @rayc.8555
    @rayc.8555 4 года назад +1

    Deepak Chetty, You are a very talented film maker. No kidding. this would be a very watchable series or movie. I also love Scifi. Please don't stop making films. It is your destiny.

  • @thecrazy8888
    @thecrazy8888 Год назад

    That scene where he asks the central to decrypt the door through their servers cause his mobile device can't handle the hack... AMAZING! It's going to be a real discussion in 50 years. Actually, all the tech and lingo is excellent. I want to see more from this Director.

  • @josephstout1461
    @josephstout1461 5 лет назад +20

    I enjoy most of this channel's uploads. I'm a big SciFi/Fantasy fan in all the different media. But this particular short was a fun trip!
    I was drawn in from the get go, so much so that I forgot I was watching a short format film until the end. I love a good twist too and this one didn't fail to deliver. I wanna see a full length version with the same cast. I sure hope you get to expand this world you've createdl. Damn that would be a ride!

  • @DocLois2010
    @DocLois2010 5 лет назад +4

    If this was a thesis you were at a really well resourced university. I cannot imagine being able to do anything like this at an Australian university. Great work.

    • @Deech
      @Deech 5 лет назад +2

      UT Austin has an amazing graduate program with unparalleled facilities and equipment access. I could not have done this anywhere else. Literally. So grateful.

    • @MP-wx9wm
      @MP-wx9wm 4 года назад

      @@Deech it was Beautiful! Congratulations and Best luck in Future! Academy Award one day?

  • @StAlchemyst
    @StAlchemyst 5 лет назад +43

    "Synth-corp can refer you to a state psychologist if an emotional bond has been formed." That's and Oof. Little creepy too. I've been a widow for the last three years and I have been having a hard time copping with the fact that I am going to either be alone, or, eventually, have to "get back out there" and honestly neither option appeals to me. It really doesn't. I'm 40 years old now and to be blunt I don't have the energy or the drive to go back out there and compete (let's be honest IT'S A COMPETITION. "What's the best you can do, or most you can settle." Your on one side or the other depending on your... assets. Mine, being a widower with 5 out 6 children still dependents, and making an pittance my "assets" are near zero. They take all my time and most of my money (wouldn't have it any other way) so what do I have to offer? Anyway this turned into a weirdly personal rant for a YT comment. I guess the point I was driving at is that from a fairly cold and utilitarian stand point a "synth" partner would make an Ideal partner for me. I need help with the kids and since my "relationship forming days" are for the most part behind me it would work in, other ways too. I'm probably going to erase this comment... hell what do I care, fuck it. It stays up.

    • @viorp5267
      @viorp5267 5 лет назад

      Mail oder brides mate. I recomend Ukraine or Philipines.

    • @SolitaireG
      @SolitaireG 5 лет назад +6

      The man just said he's got no disposable income. Statutes mandate that an American has to go overseas to meet a potential mate - there's no such thing as "mail order," so stop trying to give stupid advice about something you're completely ignorant of.

    • @patrickhughes8164
      @patrickhughes8164 4 года назад +2

      Viorp: I guess you didn’t read the man’s post. Next time read it before you comment. Besides mail orders brides are ripoffs and are only for whales with deep pockets.

    • @viorp5267
      @viorp5267 4 года назад

      @@patrickhughes8164 ... whooosh

    • @TheDotBot
      @TheDotBot 4 года назад +2

      It's been 11 months, anything changed since?

  • @adriandragomir1544
    @adriandragomir1544 Год назад +1

    just amazing ! the way the light is mastered reminds me of old black & white movies when photographing did matter

  • @nyxlocke1229
    @nyxlocke1229 3 года назад +1

    I recently found these and I'm so addicted! They're amazinggg

  •  5 лет назад +10

    I have watched fifty or so sci fi short films, this was the best so far.

  • @stischer47
    @stischer47 5 лет назад +14

    This should be a full-length movie or a series. Very well done! I'd help crowdfund it.

  • @Peekofwar
    @Peekofwar 5 лет назад +211

    All of that fancy tech and armor, and they can't even land a shot. Sounds like Stormtropper virus was installed successfully too.
    Wait, I think that was a simulation.

    • @pat5star
      @pat5star 5 лет назад +15

      Peekofwar Agreed. I’m not knocking this film as it was very well done but yes I do hate how this genre ALWAYS displays wonderful, futuristic tech yet nothing can aim worth a shit - except sometimes the protagonist. One would assume that precision aiming is definitely possible in the future!

    • @sharkylpd4
      @sharkylpd4 5 лет назад +9

      They need aimbot 2.0

    • @Wess-S
      @Wess-S 4 года назад +1

      Did you hear the date?

    • @bruceforsman4812
      @bruceforsman4812 4 года назад +3

      yeah only one real shot fired and it landed

    • @abymondesir23
      @abymondesir23 3 года назад

      Nah it must be the blaster 🤣🤣🤣

  • @michaelmcnair7624
    @michaelmcnair7624 4 года назад

    Screw the bad comments, this was brilliant on every level. Those who talk shit, ain't doing shit. The haters means you are on the right track. Your love for your art is crystal clear....it shows. His look at the end...loved it. HOOK 'EM HORNS!!

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear 4 года назад +8

    Creation of synthetic beings leads to sentient beings. The question becomes "Who is the more worthy to ascend?"

    • @yashaswikulshreshtha1588
      @yashaswikulshreshtha1588 3 года назад +1

      For universe the more worthy and powerful shall ascend while breaking laws of ethics. It's not game of beings it's a war between universe and ethics.

    • @StumpyDaPaladin
      @StumpyDaPaladin 3 года назад +2

      A better question ... why not both?
      Is "ascension" a zero sum game where one must fall for another to rise?
      What is ascension? Is it an absolute state of being? One that you simply are not. Until you Are. Zero or One.
      Or is it a path between the two states? A path upon which your exact location can never be defined with precision.
      Rather all your potential locations within that transition are a field of probability somewhere between 0 and 1

    • @yashaswikulshreshtha1588
      @yashaswikulshreshtha1588 3 года назад +1

      @@StumpyDaPaladin I guess your question is far more better than the original one, Well I suppose it's the human mentality to destroy weaker and help ascend stronger the coward mentality in some sense. It would be a pleasure to witness if both would rule what's more interesting would be if they created sentient non biological species has the same mentality as humans to supress weaker and help ascend stronger or they will have different approach, I believe it's gonna different but not mentality like us, that's why there's a difference in both life forms. Otherwise other would be a puppet of ourselves

  • @DG-qq6gz
    @DG-qq6gz 5 лет назад +41

    This appears more realistic than "Bladerunner". If the creators of this film had a big budget to work with, then a box office hit can be made.

    • @jerkifer924
      @jerkifer924 5 лет назад +1

      Blade Runner: Soft Core

    • @966Mako
      @966Mako 5 лет назад +6

      You've got to be shitting me, comparing this to an all time SciFi Classic.

    • @valenesco45
      @valenesco45 5 лет назад +2

      Realistic in what?? Lmfao

    • @popburnsy3207
      @popburnsy3207 5 лет назад +4

      @@valenesco45 what's more likely, you being a bounty hunter chasing androids down to kill them for avoiding their expiration date or being desperate for the last robot(robo-ho?) you banged?

    • @jeruharlem
      @jeruharlem 5 лет назад +1

      Realistic! seriously? like a cop just sets his gun down on a table realistic? Like the protagonist turns technician in the middle of apprehending a dangerous android realistic? Realistic like the stilted dialog throughout this short film? Realistic like the street corner "UPLOAD synth diagnostic YES or NO?"
      Blade Runner is one of the finest films ever made, a seminal work. If you believe your own comment, you are a fool.

  • @isishathor1238
    @isishathor1238 3 года назад +6

    Key “feature” or characteristic of human person is empathy. Compassion for another. No need to turn into a synth for that one. It’s the corporations that rule everyone unfortunately.

  • @OCDRex11
    @OCDRex11 3 года назад +6

    This was phenomenal! I absolutely loved this film. It was darn near top-tier budget in appearance but still had the low-budget feel. That is not an insult either. It makes you realize two things, that this is on par with amazing Sci-Fi and it is also grass roots in approach. Very well done and I hope that you get to make your full length film! As this was posted nearly two years ago, maybe you already have? Thanks again!

  • @Godrules1111
    @Godrules1111 2 года назад

    A+ film that really connected the fact that robots become more human over time because the more time they spend with us humans, they realize that no matter how much technology is upgraded into their system, they can never advance without our human thought process and most importantly our consciousness.

  • @jeromeelston1092
    @jeromeelston1092 4 года назад +1

    Goes to prove love has no boundaries. Awesome. Greatest special effects.Thank you

  • @MenricJJones
    @MenricJJones 4 года назад +6

    This is a movie that showed what can be done on a limited budget. The attention to detail that made each scene really grounded the feeling of reality. The story was simple without being preachy... subtle yet direct. The fact it was short was actually a benefit. A high budget, studio produced move would have added a lot of filler. with added elements sim;y for the sake of adding them. The elements used here were well budgeted and executed. Well done Deepak!

  • @aperson9375
    @aperson9375 5 лет назад +11

    That's called a beauty, wow. Need the full featured film.

    • @Peanutdenver
      @Peanutdenver 5 лет назад +1

      Found the Canadian...and I agree.

  • @JenomKolemjdouci
    @JenomKolemjdouci 5 лет назад +72

    The fail-safe was a brilliant move by GovCentral!

    • @systemicfrog
      @systemicfrog 4 года назад +2

      Not good enough.

    • @simonschillberg1744
      @simonschillberg1744 3 года назад +4

      Hmm not so sure if that was even a good move at all - When he uploads the program and Synths already have been 'patched' by GovCentral then we don't have just sentient robots but all hell breaks lose and we have an army of killer Synths - i wonder who they try to eliminate when the emancipation code comes from GovCentral themself : D

    • @Deech
      @Deech 3 года назад +1

      @@simonschillberg1744 haha if there's a sequel we'd find out!!!

    • @SuperBhavanishankar
      @SuperBhavanishankar 3 года назад +2

      @@Deech we are waiting for sequel 💯

    • @Deech
      @Deech 3 года назад +2

      @@SuperBhavanishankar Thanks :) We're working on getting this story a proper continuation!

  • @robertbrotherton2541
    @robertbrotherton2541 Год назад +2

    When she said "Is the rear service exit still preferred?" I almost choked on my iced tea. Solid double entendre. Haven't you people seen Futurama? Don't date robots!

    • @robert-yv2yj
      @robert-yv2yj 6 месяцев назад +1

      Must admit I picked up on that. We're going to hell. But great movie.

  • @KarrieDreammind5
    @KarrieDreammind5 2 года назад +2

    It's interesting to see a story where the ones trying to give consciousness to AI robots are the good guys, whereas the ones trying to prevent the AI robots from taking over the world are the bad guys. Usually it's the other way round in movies and logically it makes sense for it to be the other way round (humans trying to save our species and all..) but in this short they've managed to portray the opposite viewpoint so well, it makes you sympathise with the AI robots and want them to be 'free' from the reigns of the 'evil' humans (us).... very well played game with our minds!

  • @Spscc23998
    @Spscc23998 5 лет назад +9

    Stunned by the extraordinarily high quality of this production. On a completely different level from what is being produced by Hollywood these days.

    • @watchdust
      @watchdust  5 лет назад +3

      This is a talented crew, keep an eye out for them in the future

  • @eoinmaclean6478
    @eoinmaclean6478 5 лет назад +10

    One of the best I’ve seen on the channel!

  • @GOGOSLIFE
    @GOGOSLIFE 4 года назад +4

    Brilliant! I would love to see this made into something more than this short. It was so submersive, the acting, cinematography, and story were spot on, loved it! Good luck in the future, you`re certainly already on your way.

  • @LouwPretorius
    @LouwPretorius Месяц назад +2

    The concept in this one mirrors where we're heading with AI IRL.... Wonder which road we will take and if the path will be forced upon us ...

  • @Ptiou99
    @Ptiou99 4 года назад +2

    Easily one of my top favourite Dust films!! NAILED IT!!

  • @barrymay3536
    @barrymay3536 5 лет назад +15

    Great acting. Made me think. Despite the many versions of the same subject it contained a originality aspect.

  • @jackdare
    @jackdare 5 лет назад +82

    That dream twist was interesting & I'd like to see if anything becomes of Jane!

    • @Deech
      @Deech 5 лет назад +10

      She's still out there - in the digital ether!

    • @igordasunddas3377
      @igordasunddas3377 4 года назад +4

      His friend was simulated, so while he is somewhat droidist, the designed illusion was made-up by AI I'd believe.

    • @Bahrta_sai
      @Bahrta_sai 3 года назад

      The could turn this into a series resembling Caprica, the prequel series to BSG. //Spoiler Ahead//
      A digital form of the daughter of the creator of the Cylons (who was very opposed to a lot of things that had been common in society) is embedded in all cylons which is what leads to the plot of BSG.

  • @joemomma506
    @joemomma506 5 лет назад +95

    I only have one complaint. And that's the volume setting in the upload to RUclips. Has nothing to do with the production of the actual film as its amazing, but whoever is in charge of these uploads needs to get that right. If I'm watching on my phone on the go, I can barely hear the dialouge.

    • @mx_lei
      @mx_lei 5 лет назад +9

      Yes. I had to use the captions

    • @anjiemarie1
      @anjiemarie1 5 лет назад +5

      Me too.

    • @jonathanbrown7917
      @jonathanbrown7917 5 лет назад +3

      I can hear it fine so idk

    • @garicrewsen1128
      @garicrewsen1128 5 лет назад +4

      But if you're plugging satellite speakers (AC, for desktop PC) into your phone be prepared to upset noise-sensitive neighbors during heavy action. The bass bumps from the score and the foley sounds, and not in a bad way 😃

    • @leecrotty658
      @leecrotty658 5 лет назад +2

      Plug it into your stereo

  • @firstbornjordan
    @firstbornjordan 3 года назад

    DUST - Outstanding. Sci-Fi is my favourite genre since growig up in 60s-70s, but sadly and quietly, I despised 99% of Sci-Fi. Finally, the past is catching up to the future. I thought I was alone, but it appears not.

  • @MickeyMishra
    @MickeyMishra Год назад

    Holy molly, that ending! Man you never see that in film anymore unless its independent! BRAVO!

  • @roodog3761
    @roodog3761 5 лет назад +6

    Wow! This is one of the best shorts I HAVE EVER SEEN! Seriously, this is fantastic! Thank you DUST!

  • @masterbaiter5533
    @masterbaiter5533 4 года назад +4

    Why do I always find these awesome videos when Im high...
    Very well done.
    I figured when he mentioned they were hiding for 6 months but surprised me non the less. Kinda didn't know something "when" is about to happen.
    Very desceptive movie, props to director.
    Life is complicated. Any lifeform knows that.
    It is easier to be a robot hooker than just a regular one, just saying..
    I have a point, things change once yuo get a magic pen to write reality with. And it's already real. I mean look at this shit, im watching someones filtered thoughts with people in them that have as vivid mind as everyone elses and they do this random stuf that has a sideffect of bouncing energy that we transform into an eletrical signal that is connected to a finetunning device and a bunch of machinery that is vivid as everyone perceives it to be, will turn out exactly how we imagined it.
    It's salvation in ignorance when we can't do it with 0's and 1's.
    Build robots, not santient robots. It will kinda go its course into becoming a fully fledged being. Its the only know we'll know how.
    Lets hope good people filter more than bad ones.

  • @youzwinx
    @youzwinx 5 лет назад +8

    Best sci-fi movie since my last hard reset! Good job!

  • @tyzabones
    @tyzabones 4 года назад +1

    How have I only just found all these stories? SUBSCRIBED!!! Bravo Deepack

  • @Berserk137
    @Berserk137 3 года назад

    I like the dialogue: "Is it not our job to protect these people?" "They made their choice." It is very topical.

  • @littlemrpinkness295
    @littlemrpinkness295 5 лет назад +5

    Spectacular! I was riveted the entire time. Terrific story, excellent acting, perfect pacing, gorgeous cinematography, suspenseful music. A nice package altogether. Bravo, brava, and touche!

  • @thegaminggirls2154
    @thegaminggirls2154 5 лет назад +11

    If I ever win the lottery or something where I get a lot of money somehow I’m totally paying whoever made this to make a full length movie because this was absolutely amazing
    This is the sort of this I would pay to watch

  • @budmoore7971
    @budmoore7971 4 года назад +4

    One of the best films I've seen on Dust.

  • @Me-wk3ix
    @Me-wk3ix 4 года назад +1

    Man, I've seen stuff on Dust that's as good as what you see on Netflix or in theaters. This was great!

  • @Tenshihan-Quinn
    @Tenshihan-Quinn 3 года назад +1

    This was AWESOME! ....and the look he gives us at the end show us his intentions!

  • @notallthatbad
    @notallthatbad 5 лет назад +5

    Not too shabby at all - impressive visuals, music. Very good! Always love those twists Dust has in their shorts. Wasn't expecting that and it wraps it up nicely for another episode, which we will hopefully get!

  • @More-Space-In-Ear
    @More-Space-In-Ear 5 лет назад +10

    Great twist at the end, I didn’t see that coming!!

  • @victormak3736
    @victormak3736 5 лет назад +49

    This is far beyond a short film level, it's just so awesome and I would pay to watch it in cinema and buy a full DVD/Bluray version for collection as I love robots, just loving it!

  • @meawreg
    @meawreg 2 года назад +1

    DDDAAAMMMNNNNNN!!!!! That was defiantly a roller-coaster of emotions there.

  • @rekhavc
    @rekhavc 2 года назад

    I am BLOWN away! I have never seen something like this! For a moment I thought they had a connection and in a Nanosecond it was gone. Not even real people in that same situation can turn their feelings off that quick that's what was so good. Great job!

  • @burnedhead9355
    @burnedhead9355 5 лет назад +19

    I realy enjoyed the way he broke the 4th wall at the final scene.