Sci-Fi Short Film: Here Comes Frieda - DUST Exclusive
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At frst, when theyre young and have life ahead of them, they expect it as the most matter-of-fact thing, sjust like little children know for sure that Santa Claus will come down the chimney on christmas eve. And even as the years pass them by and Prince Santa hasnt shown, they still trefuse to abandon their childhood belief, and insist in the hope that theres still a chance, Until finally. when its much much too late. they might eventually admit to themselves that theyve been had.
As the popular paraphrasing of Mark Twain goes: it is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled:
Date: 2024-04-01
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Comments and reviews: 34
RodMartinJr
Good acting and dialogue, but the story is weak. I like the strong protagonist, but the winner = death scenario has been overused _to death! _ (Logan's Run, for instance) Worse is the climate element in this. With all the hysteria about climate change, writers getting climate physics backwards seems to be the norm, these days. A category 6 or 7 hurricane will likely never happen. With warming, though storms get stronger, _they become fewer! _ This is reflected in the work of Dr. Ryan Maue. Strong tornadoes (EF3-EF5) have been on a 60-year downtrend. In fact, in 2018, EF4 and EF5 totaled _zero_ for the first time since such counts were recorded. To understand why this video's view of climate is backwards, study a basic climate text to see what causes wind to blow in the first place. And it's not heat or pressure. The small, 99c book, _Climate Basics, _ also discusses this issue.
I love good science fiction. Even an old plot re-done can be good, at times. This was not one of them. And science fiction should get its science correct.
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Good acting and dialogue, but the story is weak. I like the strong protagonist, but the winner = death scenario has been overused _to death! _ (Logan's Run, for instance) Worse is the climate element in this. With all the hysteria about climate change, writers getting climate physics backwards seems to be the norm, these days. A category 6 or 7 hurricane will likely never happen. With warming, though storms get stronger, _they become fewer! _ This is reflected in the work of Dr. Ryan Maue. Strong tornadoes (EF3-EF5) have been on a 60-year downtrend. In fact, in 2018, EF4 and EF5 totaled _zero_ for the first time since such counts were recorded. To understand why this video's view of climate is backwards, study a basic climate text to see what causes wind to blow in the first place. And it's not heat or pressure. The small, 99c book, _Climate Basics, _ also discusses this issue.
I love good science fiction. Even an old plot re-done can be good, at times. This was not one of them. And science fiction should get its science correct.
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phillipreilly9675
All of the participants here. Hreat job. Wonderful work. I listened on a very dark screen due to a low battery, and I was otherwise distracted. I missed most visual cues. The auditory cues began accumulating towards Lily lacking visual assets. I confirmed that on my second viewing at full screen brightness.
Well done everyone and thanks for engaging here. I have few questions as it was well done across tje board. I extrapolated any artistic licenses used as they were logical enough. Some scenarios may not be likely but the core story lets them in. This is entertainment and it does that well.
Well done all of you. The scene, the mood, the acting, the story, the set, the production, all are excellent. Everyone involved did a great job as the results show.
And as Lily did, you all won
And life is winning.
Though a few bad people do try to ruin good life. Win against them.
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All of the participants here. Hreat job. Wonderful work. I listened on a very dark screen due to a low battery, and I was otherwise distracted. I missed most visual cues. The auditory cues began accumulating towards Lily lacking visual assets. I confirmed that on my second viewing at full screen brightness.
Well done everyone and thanks for engaging here. I have few questions as it was well done across tje board. I extrapolated any artistic licenses used as they were logical enough. Some scenarios may not be likely but the core story lets them in. This is entertainment and it does that well.
Well done all of you. The scene, the mood, the acting, the story, the set, the production, all are excellent. Everyone involved did a great job as the results show.
And as Lily did, you all won
And life is winning.
Though a few bad people do try to ruin good life. Win against them.
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jakeeavey4671
Big thanks to Vince Cupone for putting me up to Stunt Coordinate this for Robin. Robin, thank you for trusting me with the action and the safety of all involved. This was an incredible experience and one I will remember always. Ellie, you are one the most amazing, inspiring, and professional actresses I have ever met. For those who happen to read this, Ellie did all of her own action as did Charlie and Sarita. Stunts and action are hard enough, but to do it blind. unbelievable. To the Cast and Crew and of course Robin. Thank you for this.
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Big thanks to Vince Cupone for putting me up to Stunt Coordinate this for Robin. Robin, thank you for trusting me with the action and the safety of all involved. This was an incredible experience and one I will remember always. Ellie, you are one the most amazing, inspiring, and professional actresses I have ever met. For those who happen to read this, Ellie did all of her own action as did Charlie and Sarita. Stunts and action are hard enough, but to do it blind. unbelievable. To the Cast and Crew and of course Robin. Thank you for this.
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pauls5745
I was really feeling it, but how the ending resolved I wasn't liking it. even if it was a big hoax it could've been wrapped up cleaner or extended to give a larger view of why this would've been allowed in society. the lady whacked all previous winners how did they deal with repercussions, it was sanctioned overall well done tho!
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I was really feeling it, but how the ending resolved I wasn't liking it. even if it was a big hoax it could've been wrapped up cleaner or extended to give a larger view of why this would've been allowed in society. the lady whacked all previous winners how did they deal with repercussions, it was sanctioned overall well done tho!
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pirotessc1811
Well that was so not entertaining, she's blind, propably was living only with that hope of paradise, when she won she was nearly killed by her hmm landlord maybe and then, saved'' only to experience her hopes beeing crushed to dust and same thing. But well it could be worse, as she might be shot dead, so yeah.
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Well that was so not entertaining, she's blind, propably was living only with that hope of paradise, when she won she was nearly killed by her hmm landlord maybe and then, saved'' only to experience her hopes beeing crushed to dust and same thing. But well it could be worse, as she might be shot dead, so yeah.
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mishie618
How appropriate is this Telling people lies after lies. giving false hope and then it all ending in death. So easily people are sucked into a lie. If it’s too good to be true it likely never will be. Sad she still believes it right up to the end. Such is the way if the world we now live in.
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How appropriate is this Telling people lies after lies. giving false hope and then it all ending in death. So easily people are sucked into a lie. If it’s too good to be true it likely never will be. Sad she still believes it right up to the end. Such is the way if the world we now live in.
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austinchu4404
Immediately, I thought it was gonna be one of those twists where the people who won are really kidnapped and used for diabolical purposes, like organ harvest. When the guy tried to steal the ticket, I thought he was going to get his just rewards at the end. That's quite the twist though.
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Immediately, I thought it was gonna be one of those twists where the people who won are really kidnapped and used for diabolical purposes, like organ harvest. When the guy tried to steal the ticket, I thought he was going to get his just rewards at the end. That's quite the twist though.
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DocBree13
I’m so confused and have so many questions! Here’s the main one:
If the lottery is a scam, then what the heck is the difference between a real and fake ticket, and why would anyone steal a winning ticket from someone else much less use a gun to procure it
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I’m so confused and have so many questions! Here’s the main one:
If the lottery is a scam, then what the heck is the difference between a real and fake ticket, and why would anyone steal a winning ticket from someone else much less use a gun to procure it
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321NYC
Ok this is what I got from this. the ticket represents religion, the blind girl is a faithful follower. But even when religion admits it was not real all along, the faithful will still refuse to believe it is not real and will insist on following no matter what.
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Ok this is what I got from this. the ticket represents religion, the blind girl is a faithful follower. But even when religion admits it was not real all along, the faithful will still refuse to believe it is not real and will insist on following no matter what.
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janikarkkainen3904
A common trope, but well executed. I love how the main characater is blind, but it's neither fetishised nor does it especially hinder. Still magnifies the already uneasy feeling of power imbalance throughout the short.
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A common trope, but well executed. I love how the main characater is blind, but it's neither fetishised nor does it especially hinder. Still magnifies the already uneasy feeling of power imbalance throughout the short.
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marymagmartha7453
_Okay, I always have trouble with the really short ones, but I’m missing the ending. She was told it was all a scam, but after killing the hologram lady, who is she speaking to when she says, I won What am I missing_
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_Okay, I always have trouble with the really short ones, but I’m missing the ending. She was told it was all a scam, but after killing the hologram lady, who is she speaking to when she says, I won What am I missing_
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edyak6280
Well done Ellie, an excellent performance. Question: did you have any input into the direction of this short film, with reference to the depiction of a blind person Thanks to all involved for this entertaining film.
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Well done Ellie, an excellent performance. Question: did you have any input into the direction of this short film, with reference to the depiction of a blind person Thanks to all involved for this entertaining film.
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outerrealm
Why do you have to have guns and violence Are you funded by the NRA Can you create something that's not disturbing or about the worst elements of humanity So typically American/anglo
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Why do you have to have guns and violence Are you funded by the NRA Can you create something that's not disturbing or about the worst elements of humanity So typically American/anglo
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dust
So the winner is terminated to keep the narrative of hope alive Kinda like the running man. Great acting by Lily, she seemed truly vulnerable and the audience can sympathize with her.
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So the winner is terminated to keep the narrative of hope alive Kinda like the running man. Great acting by Lily, she seemed truly vulnerable and the audience can sympathize with her.
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17comma7
Guess it is exclusively written for a USA audience: A lot of violence and (even with shooting) lying and egotism without the slightest well-being, condensed in less than 8 minutes.
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Guess it is exclusively written for a USA audience: A lot of violence and (even with shooting) lying and egotism without the slightest well-being, condensed in less than 8 minutes.
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ZanyScum
The video is so good and of course I have to vote up but I hate it so much: -( Why would anyone create a video to show an even sadder reality than ours Waste of your time: -(
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The video is so good and of course I have to vote up but I hate it so much: -( Why would anyone create a video to show an even sadder reality than ours Waste of your time: -(
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georgeinthejungle2
finally coming to America and all the other country's around the world starting January 20th 2021
good bye humanity, cant say we didnt have a good run
F U NWO
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finally coming to America and all the other country's around the world starting January 20th 2021
good bye humanity, cant say we didnt have a good run
F U NWO
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WakeUpLookAndSee
So is this supposed to say there is no heaven and there is no God Wow. Non-stop propaganda. If there were no God, why the need for constant brainwashing
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So is this supposed to say there is no heaven and there is no God Wow. Non-stop propaganda. If there were no God, why the need for constant brainwashing
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dust
Great film! Good plot, characters, and story line. I normally can't follow where it's going, as I watch these for the plot, but this one stands out well!
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Great film! Good plot, characters, and story line. I normally can't follow where it's going, as I watch these for the plot, but this one stands out well!
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plainkady
The predictive programming that masks are forever, tracking technology are the new abnormal, and media is always there to lie the masses.
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The predictive programming that masks are forever, tracking technology are the new abnormal, and media is always there to lie the masses.
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darkphotons101
I would have loved to see a slightly longer version, but the acting made more than up for it,
fantastic work Ellie Wallwork.
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I would have loved to see a slightly longer version, but the acting made more than up for it,
fantastic work Ellie Wallwork.
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gmeyer6657
Hi Ellie, very well acted! All the best, fan in AZ, USA It is evident the cast and crew believe in what they made! Hat's off.
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Hi Ellie, very well acted! All the best, fan in AZ, USA It is evident the cast and crew believe in what they made! Hat's off.
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dust
There is truth behind this flick metaphor. The better way is like winning the lottery. Very rare, almost impossible odds it seems.
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There is truth behind this flick metaphor. The better way is like winning the lottery. Very rare, almost impossible odds it seems.
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TimmyMoza
I cannot believe the timing of this film. Its literally playing out now. prophetic Planned Guess we will never know. ; )
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I cannot believe the timing of this film. Its literally playing out now. prophetic Planned Guess we will never know. ; )
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jv-lk7bc
storyline not super-believable in literal sense but it works as allegory the everybody did a great job, very well done.
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storyline not super-believable in literal sense but it works as allegory the everybody did a great job, very well done.
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joaquinel
Loved. Twice.
Dark, sad, (and stormy)
I won. Lovely.
uh.
Bytheway, dont mind the bodies, just move on.
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Loved. Twice.
Dark, sad, (and stormy)
I won. Lovely.
uh.
Bytheway, dont mind the bodies, just move on.
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arijohnson-goodman
My dad was one of the execute producers this film turned out amazing. Very intriguing and slightly scary.
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My dad was one of the execute producers this film turned out amazing. Very intriguing and slightly scary.
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nadiaho-sue6388
I loved it! Would have liked to see where upper paradise was, and a look into why they lie to the people!
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I loved it! Would have liked to see where upper paradise was, and a look into why they lie to the people!
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karlhunter3411
Why doesn’t dust make full length movies all ther movies are better than 90%of other crap out there
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Why doesn’t dust make full length movies all ther movies are better than 90%of other crap out there
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AndrewLohmannKent
Such a bleak story - I suspect such bleak stories have brought about a bleak cynical angry world
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Such a bleak story - I suspect such bleak stories have brought about a bleak cynical angry world
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GERRYMALONEY47
A very depressing story for the good ending the girl that played the blind girl was excellent
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A very depressing story for the good ending the girl that played the blind girl was excellent
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mierbeuker8148
Little did she know. someone only won. every time they ran out of fresh meat up there.
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Little did she know. someone only won. every time they ran out of fresh meat up there.
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ianbakedbean4079
She is a brilliant young actress I hope Ellie has an amazing career ahead of her
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She is a brilliant young actress I hope Ellie has an amazing career ahead of her
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