Sci-Fi Short Film Amanda_Test 1 - DUST
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A short film needs to engage its audience quickly. Im halfway in and dont know where we are headed or why. Im not compelled to see someone accomplish something or reach a goal. There is no lie the protagonist believes which must be corrected.
All I see is some sibling angst. Im trying to guess what is special about Amanda, or what might happen, which means Im creating my own movie in my head instead of letting the filmmaker guide me.
Perhaps theres a surprise reveal coming, but theres been nothing engaging up to that point to get me compelled to find out what it is.
Date: 2024-04-01
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Comments and reviews: 34
edbailey7533
It always seems that the best films here explore the spaces between our humanity and our technology, and this one is a great example of that form. The pacing was deliberate, and lets us share this virtual space with the characters before the human, emotional heart of the story is revealed. I am left thinking about how I would make use of this technology in a similar situation, and how it would be gratifying and disappointing all at once. This one will stay with me a while, I think.
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It always seems that the best films here explore the spaces between our humanity and our technology, and this one is a great example of that form. The pacing was deliberate, and lets us share this virtual space with the characters before the human, emotional heart of the story is revealed. I am left thinking about how I would make use of this technology in a similar situation, and how it would be gratifying and disappointing all at once. This one will stay with me a while, I think.
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durasaxon5131
Wow!
I haven't seen this.
It could be very therapeutic
or
It could be very dangerous.
This small video
was intensive/ intense
and well presented.
More than likely
this level in
scientific advancement
is around the corner.
This device
pulls memories
from the mind
and brings them to life.
The scenic treasure
of Humboldt County, CA.
was an amazing backdrop
for the filming of this video.
Positive vibes.
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Wow!
I haven't seen this.
It could be very therapeutic
or
It could be very dangerous.
This small video
was intensive/ intense
and well presented.
More than likely
this level in
scientific advancement
is around the corner.
This device
pulls memories
from the mind
and brings them to life.
The scenic treasure
of Humboldt County, CA.
was an amazing backdrop
for the filming of this video.
Positive vibes.
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scottcupp8129
Imagine when VR gets to this level. I would go in and relive times with my parents, my daughter, my grandparents, everyone that has passed on before me. Our brains store everything over our lifetimes and to be able to tap in to those stored events, or create new ones with loved ones, would be so wonderful. For now though, dreams will do. I need to learn Lucid dreaming. Yeah. I need to learn it.
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Imagine when VR gets to this level. I would go in and relive times with my parents, my daughter, my grandparents, everyone that has passed on before me. Our brains store everything over our lifetimes and to be able to tap in to those stored events, or create new ones with loved ones, would be so wonderful. For now though, dreams will do. I need to learn Lucid dreaming. Yeah. I need to learn it.
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jasonshumate6456
No Technology in this Sim. The was a time the Super Computer was in our Heads not our Phones and Charisma, Personalities, Character, & Chemistry were part of everyday life.
With a Million Distractions at our Fingertips we forget we have the Library of Alexandria in there too.
All of Mans achievements and failures in your Pocket(you learn the latter in Public Schools.
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No Technology in this Sim. The was a time the Super Computer was in our Heads not our Phones and Charisma, Personalities, Character, & Chemistry were part of everyday life.
With a Million Distractions at our Fingertips we forget we have the Library of Alexandria in there too.
All of Mans achievements and failures in your Pocket(you learn the latter in Public Schools.
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TheMilosDjuric
Just thinking about all the great actors, directors and the rest of the crew making these short movies. In a way I'm glad they're not in bigger leagues, most of them anyway. This way we can enjoy top noch work without the burden of box offices, high profile stars or cults of personalities. Thank you all for being being humble enough to make all this great stuff for us: )
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Just thinking about all the great actors, directors and the rest of the crew making these short movies. In a way I'm glad they're not in bigger leagues, most of them anyway. This way we can enjoy top noch work without the burden of box offices, high profile stars or cults of personalities. Thank you all for being being humble enough to make all this great stuff for us: )
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drinventions9742
Yeah. I’m out. you probably should have listed it as a gay film. I personally don’t care for watching that kind of stuff. And a comment for people that want to leave some type of hate comment- I’m not a homophob I just don’t care to watch or be around it, it’s my preference and my right as a person
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Yeah. I’m out. you probably should have listed it as a gay film. I personally don’t care for watching that kind of stuff. And a comment for people that want to leave some type of hate comment- I’m not a homophob I just don’t care to watch or be around it, it’s my preference and my right as a person
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roymarsh8077
wonderful acting, editing, etc, just want to be clear of the story. She is using VR to come to terms with the death of her (female) lover. She dumped / ditched her boyfriend to be with her (female) lover. Her boyfriend (now ex) is trying to help her with the healing. Sorry for being slow. But love it anyway
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wonderful acting, editing, etc, just want to be clear of the story. She is using VR to come to terms with the death of her (female) lover. She dumped / ditched her boyfriend to be with her (female) lover. Her boyfriend (now ex) is trying to help her with the healing. Sorry for being slow. But love it anyway
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alanslinn4972
Hopefully this kind of technology will never exist. Its much easier when someone close dies to simply let them go and move on with our own lives.
Loss is impactful on our daily routine but what we all need to do is close those chapters and embrace the new
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Hopefully this kind of technology will never exist. Its much easier when someone close dies to simply let them go and move on with our own lives.
Loss is impactful on our daily routine but what we all need to do is close those chapters and embrace the new
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donaldduck830
I am not happy with this.
A VR simulation, even if made with a strong ai is still merely a facsimile, like a picture or video. The behavior of the protagonists is not a healthy coping mechanism. This should have at least been said.
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I am not happy with this.
A VR simulation, even if made with a strong ai is still merely a facsimile, like a picture or video. The behavior of the protagonists is not a healthy coping mechanism. This should have at least been said.
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amazinggrace5692
I’ve had 4 family deaths in the last 12 months, including my own daughter in April 2019. If there were a way to reconnect, I would never want to leave. Except, I wouldn’t want her to return to a life of sickness and pain.
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I’ve had 4 family deaths in the last 12 months, including my own daughter in April 2019. If there were a way to reconnect, I would never want to leave. Except, I wouldn’t want her to return to a life of sickness and pain.
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eramires
Why are we pushing on the girl on girl so much these days what happened to girl boi i am starting to miss those kind of relationships: ( nothing against anyone's agenda, i am just really missing girl boi: (
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Why are we pushing on the girl on girl so much these days what happened to girl boi i am starting to miss those kind of relationships: ( nothing against anyone's agenda, i am just really missing girl boi: (
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JAG77productions
My only question is why is she barefooted in someone's living room and her feet are filthy, but the floor is clean! and the couch The other woman is sitting on looks like it belongs from a crack house
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My only question is why is she barefooted in someone's living room and her feet are filthy, but the floor is clean! and the couch The other woman is sitting on looks like it belongs from a crack house
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devinmartin3324
10: 36 The range of emotion on her face reads like a thick and deep novel. I can't help but wonder what memory the actress had to recall to give that moving bit of film that I will never forget
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10: 36 The range of emotion on her face reads like a thick and deep novel. I can't help but wonder what memory the actress had to recall to give that moving bit of film that I will never forget
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pat5star
I’ve been weeks now watching these Dust shorts and this one is definitely one of my favourites. Incredible jobthank you all! Btw, that song was absolutely beautiful, too!
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I’ve been weeks now watching these Dust shorts and this one is definitely one of my favourites. Incredible jobthank you all! Btw, that song was absolutely beautiful, too!
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dust
This tech is in the works. All it needs is data. As much data as possible then the AI just needs to predict everything between the data points. 2050 is going to be nuts.
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This tech is in the works. All it needs is data. As much data as possible then the AI just needs to predict everything between the data points. 2050 is going to be nuts.
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anamarie1402
I wish I could do that with someone, virtually at least. I know it is a false statement, but sometimes, there are no other ways. Sometimes, it may be a therapy.
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I wish I could do that with someone, virtually at least. I know it is a false statement, but sometimes, there are no other ways. Sometimes, it may be a therapy.
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Vector_Ze
It was an effort for me to continue watching after the appearance of Amanda with her bull ring. Can't see anything else while she's on screen, very distracting.
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It was an effort for me to continue watching after the appearance of Amanda with her bull ring. Can't see anything else while she's on screen, very distracting.
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pauls5745
omg this is creepy! yet alluring.
keeping someone's essence digitally after they're gone, interacting with them in simulations.
yeah that's healthy
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omg this is creepy! yet alluring.
keeping someone's essence digitally after they're gone, interacting with them in simulations.
yeah that's healthy
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angelisdania
Bit disappointing for me. No real discussion or commentary on the type and impact of the Tech, and what it's actually doing or simulating.
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Bit disappointing for me. No real discussion or commentary on the type and impact of the Tech, and what it's actually doing or simulating.
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EduardoSilvaLopez
A bit of movie to show singer, but finally pretty positive use of this kind pf technology, against the common trend here. Thumbs up.
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A bit of movie to show singer, but finally pretty positive use of this kind pf technology, against the common trend here. Thumbs up.
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ayngemac
Just like time travel, this technology seems like a good idea at first, but if you really start to think about it, no good can come of it.
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Just like time travel, this technology seems like a good idea at first, but if you really start to think about it, no good can come of it.
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bgm7049
Where could I find the name of the actors The credits are cut before they appear on screen. Very heart touching movie, thank you.
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Where could I find the name of the actors The credits are cut before they appear on screen. Very heart touching movie, thank you.
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deejieweejie815
More dark scenes. dark rooms you can barely see the faces. places in the shade and you can’t see their expressions!
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More dark scenes. dark rooms you can barely see the faces. places in the shade and you can’t see their expressions!
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dad2jmcnb
Excellent and yet it didn't quite land for me and I have no idea why. Oh well, not - I think - the fault of the film.
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Excellent and yet it didn't quite land for me and I have no idea why. Oh well, not - I think - the fault of the film.
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halonichealer4277
Worse one of these shorts I have seen and the bugger catcher in her nose did not help matters either.
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Worse one of these shorts I have seen and the bugger catcher in her nose did not help matters either.
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richardson. 1424
I feel like Catherine never took the chance to say I love you to Amanda while she was alive.
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I feel like Catherine never took the chance to say I love you to Amanda while she was alive.
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anthonyg7181
Imagine if this shit actually happens in the futute and you can just tap out into another world
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Imagine if this shit actually happens in the futute and you can just tap out into another world
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ScottOmaVideo
The main actress reminds me of Britt Baron (daughter on Glow, but this does show on her IMDB.
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The main actress reminds me of Britt Baron (daughter on Glow, but this does show on her IMDB.
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aryanto0003
can i close my eyes and wave my hand and make this little shxtshow give back my wasted time
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can i close my eyes and wave my hand and make this little shxtshow give back my wasted time
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erikvinson7511
More ominous words have never been said. You wanna take a look at the greenhouse
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More ominous words have never been said. You wanna take a look at the greenhouse
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