Sci-Fi Short Film Zilly's War - DUST
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Date: 2024-04-01
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Comments and reviews: 35
tonydabaloney
Great job on graphics, scenery, plot and all else. If you can take some constructive criticism, I have just one. The main character came across as very aloof and didn't make me feel any sympathy for her. I have a hard time believing she was the best candidate for the job. Very nice acting, if that was what you were going for. I would have expected a great deal of enthusiasm for the discoveries at a new planet, but she seemed very bored. She is very beautiful! My pet peeve for sci-fi is that no one has yet to come up with a creative way to explain gravity on spaceships. Not your fault.
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Great job on graphics, scenery, plot and all else. If you can take some constructive criticism, I have just one. The main character came across as very aloof and didn't make me feel any sympathy for her. I have a hard time believing she was the best candidate for the job. Very nice acting, if that was what you were going for. I would have expected a great deal of enthusiasm for the discoveries at a new planet, but she seemed very bored. She is very beautiful! My pet peeve for sci-fi is that no one has yet to come up with a creative way to explain gravity on spaceships. Not your fault.
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Sleazball_
Whyyyyyyy make these movies so complexed. I understand y but smfh still make it enjoyable n yes it is to a certain demographic truthfully just add some stuff suspense also with the drama n y make it a scifi drama idk I guess it didn't have wat it took n needed a different angle but anyway the cinematography was awesome it's just the dialogue I guess to fit it in a certain amount of time u had to toss alot to make it come together in such a short time
You would have WAAAAY more likes if there was a different approach ijs I'm only ONE PERSON
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Whyyyyyyy make these movies so complexed. I understand y but smfh still make it enjoyable n yes it is to a certain demographic truthfully just add some stuff suspense also with the drama n y make it a scifi drama idk I guess it didn't have wat it took n needed a different angle but anyway the cinematography was awesome it's just the dialogue I guess to fit it in a certain amount of time u had to toss alot to make it come together in such a short time
You would have WAAAAY more likes if there was a different approach ijs I'm only ONE PERSON
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davidvomlehn4495
Okay, y'all have a huge plot hole, which means you have a big opportunity if y'all do a chapter two. See, nobody is going to spend a bunch of bucks to send someone into space unless they are highly motivated to overcome all obstacles in the way of their return. From NASA's perspective this has meant emotional ties to friends and family. Those are missing here. The opportunity is to see why this fictional agency/company felt they had a good bet. This makes Zilly a very unusual character and a rich source of story.
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Okay, y'all have a huge plot hole, which means you have a big opportunity if y'all do a chapter two. See, nobody is going to spend a bunch of bucks to send someone into space unless they are highly motivated to overcome all obstacles in the way of their return. From NASA's perspective this has meant emotional ties to friends and family. Those are missing here. The opportunity is to see why this fictional agency/company felt they had a good bet. This makes Zilly a very unusual character and a rich source of story.
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IxnayMalarkavitch
Hi. I liked it, but the endings on these short Sci-fi movies seem to be always blah. The ship was good. The actress was good. Plot was ok. The ending was blah and left me wondering. It could have been better by having a more interesting ending. I’m sure a ship like that would have bio-hazard protocol esp on its implied mission. The moss stuff could have formed into a mossy copy of her, and communicated with her before she decided to use the decontamination command to sterilize the lab.
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Hi. I liked it, but the endings on these short Sci-fi movies seem to be always blah. The ship was good. The actress was good. Plot was ok. The ending was blah and left me wondering. It could have been better by having a more interesting ending. I’m sure a ship like that would have bio-hazard protocol esp on its implied mission. The moss stuff could have formed into a mossy copy of her, and communicated with her before she decided to use the decontamination command to sterilize the lab.
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stefanschleps8758
This is a fail. The writing is too broad and sloppy. What is the story A coming of age story
The hero's journey Where is the character development The special effects worked well enough. However, amongst its other flaws, this story is trying to be too many things and not fulfilling a single story line because of it, its not concise, and its too artsy.
Keep practicing your craft. Take criticism objectively. Good luck.
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This is a fail. The writing is too broad and sloppy. What is the story A coming of age story
The hero's journey Where is the character development The special effects worked well enough. However, amongst its other flaws, this story is trying to be too many things and not fulfilling a single story line because of it, its not concise, and its too artsy.
Keep practicing your craft. Take criticism objectively. Good luck.
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tamarasmith9060
Stop calling it a short film if it's not a complete story.
The flashbacks are so numerous it actually confused me on the timeline, & I typically have no issues following flashbacks & time travel. Was the young girl her as a kid, or did they marry & that's her daughter but she was never happy & finally got the chance to go to space & leave everyone behind, including a daughter that also is neurodivergent
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Stop calling it a short film if it's not a complete story.
The flashbacks are so numerous it actually confused me on the timeline, & I typically have no issues following flashbacks & time travel. Was the young girl her as a kid, or did they marry & that's her daughter but she was never happy & finally got the chance to go to space & leave everyone behind, including a daughter that also is neurodivergent
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choimdachoim9491
I hate when they fake coffee in the cup and walk in a sploshy way without sploshing coffee out of the cup and fake-drink with no steam rising. Those are little details that grade the Director. not an A for sure. In the printed credits: someone with no name created the music I like the video. Didn't waste too much time setting it up and stating the core idea. Well done.
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I hate when they fake coffee in the cup and walk in a sploshy way without sploshing coffee out of the cup and fake-drink with no steam rising. Those are little details that grade the Director. not an A for sure. In the printed credits: someone with no name created the music I like the video. Didn't waste too much time setting it up and stating the core idea. Well done.
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bullseyecanada
The idea of isolation is well executed. however, not in a million years would humans ever send ONE explorer on a fact finding mission. Not just because it would be a threat the astronaut's mental health, but there would have to be more people to ensure systems are running smoothly and to maintain checks and balances on health, and ship functionality.
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The idea of isolation is well executed. however, not in a million years would humans ever send ONE explorer on a fact finding mission. Not just because it would be a threat the astronaut's mental health, but there would have to be more people to ensure systems are running smoothly and to maintain checks and balances on health, and ship functionality.
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woodstoney
Wonderfully done! I think so many of us don't really hate people but that we'd prefer our own company instead of being in or going to any of those have to events of our lives. Ignorant, abusive and selfish individuals have no place in my life and I can identify with Eve. Great movie and I hope there will be a continuation for sure! Cheers!
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Wonderfully done! I think so many of us don't really hate people but that we'd prefer our own company instead of being in or going to any of those have to events of our lives. Ignorant, abusive and selfish individuals have no place in my life and I can identify with Eve. Great movie and I hope there will be a continuation for sure! Cheers!
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gmel4967
It's a great concept I think would translate well into a feature length film.
I thought Eve was gonna be in some kind of suspended animation, guess I misinterpreted that
BTW, you CLEARLY have much higher quality hardware stores than me if you really built your sets with those resources.
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It's a great concept I think would translate well into a feature length film.
I thought Eve was gonna be in some kind of suspended animation, guess I misinterpreted that
BTW, you CLEARLY have much higher quality hardware stores than me if you really built your sets with those resources.
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retrochannel1763
Well done! It seems, sometimes a low budget force artists to bring more creativity in their projects, in opposite to recent blockbuster-cinema. Though, of course, i wish you to get more financial support in future for bigger movies. But, stay creative!
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Well done! It seems, sometimes a low budget force artists to bring more creativity in their projects, in opposite to recent blockbuster-cinema. Though, of course, i wish you to get more financial support in future for bigger movies. But, stay creative!
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jimsmith556
One of the best on Dust. Building the character through flashbacks was wonderful. The story and focus was on the person, rather than the 'aliens', making this unique and beautiful. Looking forward to more chapters. Amazing work!
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One of the best on Dust. Building the character through flashbacks was wonderful. The story and focus was on the person, rather than the 'aliens', making this unique and beautiful. Looking forward to more chapters. Amazing work!
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ieatcaribou7852
SPOILER:
I didn’t get it. She was selfish and arrogant due to her abusive mother and a plant possibly killed her after becoming sentient It just wasn’t for me, to slow developing, but I’m sure others enjoyed it.
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SPOILER:
I didn’t get it. She was selfish and arrogant due to her abusive mother and a plant possibly killed her after becoming sentient It just wasn’t for me, to slow developing, but I’m sure others enjoyed it.
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user-tn2im7pi9w
Absolutely phenomenal. Can't get closer to perfection. The flashbacks gave just the right amount of structure for the lead roll. Congratulations for a job well done. Ready for the next installment.
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Absolutely phenomenal. Can't get closer to perfection. The flashbacks gave just the right amount of structure for the lead roll. Congratulations for a job well done. Ready for the next installment.
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dust
What a great set! The flashbacks were a bit (a lot) too much and I actually felt swindled to have suffered through them merely for a few vine tentacles through a peephole. The set was really cool though.
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What a great set! The flashbacks were a bit (a lot) too much and I actually felt swindled to have suffered through them merely for a few vine tentacles through a peephole. The set was really cool though.
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williamkinsey4979
Not good which is interesting because the idea is fascinating!
But you can, t just bore people for 25 minutes and expect them to thank you.
The execution is woeful and boring.
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Not good which is interesting because the idea is fascinating!
But you can, t just bore people for 25 minutes and expect them to thank you.
The execution is woeful and boring.
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allanlees299
It's odd that this civilization can apparently construct artificial gravity but the captain's chair has to be made out of hard plastic. clearly they have different priorities to us.
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It's odd that this civilization can apparently construct artificial gravity but the captain's chair has to be made out of hard plastic. clearly they have different priorities to us.
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waynehall9939
Interesting. Of course her psychological situation wouldn't allow her to be on the mission and it turns out she does need people. However great acting, props and special effects!
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Interesting. Of course her psychological situation wouldn't allow her to be on the mission and it turns out she does need people. However great acting, props and special effects!
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scottadler
Marvelous work, but like Solaris, I have no idea of what it is about, other than a spaceship from Earth is contaminated by something reminiscent of kelp. Help me understand!
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Marvelous work, but like Solaris, I have no idea of what it is about, other than a spaceship from Earth is contaminated by something reminiscent of kelp. Help me understand!
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peanutbutter2597
I love these sci fi films ! space is so intriguing ! you have to be very open minded ! I can understand her dilemma! sometimes I just want to spend all day bu my self
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I love these sci fi films ! space is so intriguing ! you have to be very open minded ! I can understand her dilemma! sometimes I just want to spend all day bu my self
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zazz69ed
sorry folks way too slow and boring for me. sounded like it might be something good. so dust strikes out with me on this one. doesn't happen very often though thank goodness.
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sorry folks way too slow and boring for me. sounded like it might be something good. so dust strikes out with me on this one. doesn't happen very often though thank goodness.
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BadYossa
Probably one of the best shorts on Dust. Beautiful and so wonderfully put together. Absolutely epic.
Kudos to all the team behind this.
Love it.
11/10
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Probably one of the best shorts on Dust. Beautiful and so wonderfully put together. Absolutely epic.
Kudos to all the team behind this.
Love it.
11/10
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lisanidog8178
This was fantastic! Good acting, easy to follow storyline, the ship sets were so realistic, and fantastic music score. Everything so professional. Well done!
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This was fantastic! Good acting, easy to follow storyline, the ship sets were so realistic, and fantastic music score. Everything so professional. Well done!
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xsjado1air
way to ruin it with the description. basically a summary, no intrigue. plain bad, ruined it for me. (hire a real writer next time, plot is Bad)
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way to ruin it with the description. basically a summary, no intrigue. plain bad, ruined it for me. (hire a real writer next time, plot is Bad)
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brucwayn6403
Space the final frontier
That single line greatly shows how truly unprepared we are for what it implies
Thank you for a great video
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Space the final frontier
That single line greatly shows how truly unprepared we are for what it implies
Thank you for a great video
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paxwallace8324
At least they're beginning the show with some kinda biological safety protocols in place unlike the absurd last few Riddley Scott films.
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At least they're beginning the show with some kinda biological safety protocols in place unlike the absurd last few Riddley Scott films.
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morenofranco9235
Oh what a labour of love. For a first time out of the gate, this is awesome. Thanks, Reflection Films, for showing us how it is done.
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Oh what a labour of love. For a first time out of the gate, this is awesome. Thanks, Reflection Films, for showing us how it is done.
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gregorylagrange
I appreciate all the do-it-yourself aspects of it, but all the other aspects like dialogue, pacing, never got off the ground.
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I appreciate all the do-it-yourself aspects of it, but all the other aspects like dialogue, pacing, never got off the ground.
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Fayanora
I love the part where she told her abusive mom, essentially, I hate you so much I'm going light years away to get away from you.
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I love the part where she told her abusive mom, essentially, I hate you so much I'm going light years away to get away from you.
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dust
Congratulations on a job well done! Excellent work, and love the special effects! Thank you for sharing, looking forward to part 2!
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Congratulations on a job well done! Excellent work, and love the special effects! Thank you for sharing, looking forward to part 2!
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PhilipRhoadesP
Excellent! Really well done! Great story, character and acting! Next ep please! The animation reminded me of 2001. .
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Excellent! Really well done! Great story, character and acting! Next ep please! The animation reminded me of 2001. .
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zoranlevnajic2089
Excellent work, all acknowledgements to the creators. If this was the Chapter 1, will there be a Chapter 2 and when
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Excellent work, all acknowledgements to the creators. If this was the Chapter 1, will there be a Chapter 2 and when
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Jordanpgates1
That was so boring! I appreciate all the work that was put in but that was very hard to finish. Seemed like two hours.
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That was so boring! I appreciate all the work that was put in but that was very hard to finish. Seemed like two hours.
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kicknsystm
WOW! Impressive & beautiful. I really enjoyed this, the details including the story from childhood on was heartfelt.
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WOW! Impressive & beautiful. I really enjoyed this, the details including the story from childhood on was heartfelt.
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fantuzastic
That actress has ignited my desire to go to space. I don’t think I’d be able to pay attention to anything else.
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That actress has ignited my desire to go to space. I don’t think I’d be able to pay attention to anything else.
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