Hi everyone! Simon and Kevin here, director and producer of the film. Thanks so much for watching our six-year passion project! As you might already know, the film was made entirely with practical effects - using a fish tank for the space images, a real robot, and miniature models. We'd love to answer any questions you have about the film or the process of making it! We have a deep love for genre films with heart, and we hope that shines through. Greetings from Sweden!
@@hoosez Thanks, Terry! We’re really happy to have already won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film, along with 26 other awards. The reception has been better than we ever could have hoped for!
@@jamespaul2587 A good friend of ours actually came up with the chalkboard idea, so we can’t take credit for that one, haha. Really glad you enjoyed those details-thanks for watching!
Your film was obviously a labor of love, and quite emotional, and had a lot of heart. Beautiful storytelling. Congratulations on this gem of a short film.
@@KojanFilmYes that film you made is a gem. The musical score at the end was fantastic - I felt the emotion, me a 61 year old guy sobbing over that little fella! Great job! 👍💫🏆
@@A1FAHx Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear the music and story hit you that way. Knowing the little robot could stir that kind of emotion makes all the hard work worth it. 🙏
Thank you so much! Love how you put that - exactly the feeling we hoped to capture. Definitely feels like the six years were worth it when we hear things like this. 🙏
My granddaughter is an avid listener of (sometimes) abstract stories. sometimes very scary stories. The scarier the better, as long I’m around. She has had that since she was four. She is now 10 years old and reads and writes good stories that we send to each other every week. Now, at this very moment of writing, we sit together on the couch watching this short film of the two of you and I’ll ask her what she thinks and hopes to see? "That they will get back together granddaddy." There are very many ways to tell stories beautifully, this was one of them!❤ Thanks for sharing this beautiful story with us. Love from Holland 🇳🇱
@@SusanPearce_H I'd like to see you try in my native language (Dutch) and see how far you get without spelling errors... And by the way, four question marks is really impolite.
Thanks so much! That’s exactly what we thought when we wrapped up the design process! We went with this look for practical reasons, but in the end, we realized he totally resembles what Eve and Wall-E’s kid might look like. We found that funny, especially because we love that film and it was one of our inspirations. :) Appreciate your comment!
Very moving. All those failures to rescue humans, and as a final sacrifice, saves his dream girl. A wonderful visual feast. Thank you and team for this.
Brilliant. 10/10. Best short I’ve seen. I’m pretty sure knowing this is all shot with practical effects makes it that much better. No dialogue but it’s filled with emotion. SO. GOOD.
Wow, thank you so much! It means the world to hear that, especially knowing the practical effects added to your experience. We also put a lot into making it emotional without dialogue, so your comment really hits home. 🙏
Thank you Ron, that means a lot! Expanding it to a full-length film is definitely a fun idea - though since this one took six years to make, a feature might take us 20, haha! :)
You guys made me cry but 6 years went worth it this productions insane and the story was so well thought out I love y'all for this keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥
An amazing short, especially when you realise how it was made. the mark of a good story is that you become absorbed in it to the exclusion of everything else, and it certainly happened here. Loved the way you imparted humanity, and sacrifice to the droid. Alexa sends her thanks.
That means a lot to us, Robert! We felt it was important that the film had a story - simple as it may be - that made you feel something, rather than just looking good. Deciding to make everything practical kind of took care of that anyway haha. We put a lot of effort into the script and into making the robot feel human, so we're really glad that came through. Thank you!
That was the most dramatic 11min. Ive had in awhile. The creators were amazing. This is why I love Dust. Novwhere else will they show stuff like this. ✌
That was really great, a metaphor for that selfless act that one day any one of us may be asked to make. Truly one of, if not the best shorts I've watched. Well done all of you. "Lost in the Sky" Credits: Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Simon Öster Writer & Producer: Kevin Gullberg Co-Producer: Carl Lohman VFX Supervisor: Jacob Danell Composer: Martin Wave Sound Editor: Gustav Landbecker
Wirklich sehr intensiv! Obwohl eigentlich nicht viel passiert! Super gemacht. Wie Ihr die Emotionen des Roboters, nur durch seine LED-Augen zeigt, ist Phänomenal! Selten so sehr mitgefiebert, weil der Roboter sich für eine schier unmögliche Rettung aufmacht. Ob er das Mädchen letztlich gerettet hat bleibt auch offen - wirklich sehr gut gelungen. Bravo!
Vielen Dank! Es freut uns sehr, dass dich die Emotionen des Roboters und seine Reise so mitgerissen haben. Genau diese Spannung und Offenheit wollten wir vermitteln. :)
A moving film with lovely music and atmosphere. A sad ending 😢 A lot of talent went into its production. Thank you for making it and my enjoyment watching it 😊
That are some breath taking practice effect and sound track are just 💯. Please do some more markating, I am here from insta , This is crime that such movie is not popular 😭.
Really appreciate your comment! Douglas Trumbull was a huge inspiration for us, his work on 2001, Close Encounters and Blade Runner set the standard for practical effects. Winning an award in his name for this film is probably our greatest honor. :)
We actually included a similar quote on the first page of the script: "A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for." Thank you for watching! :)
Sometimes DUST showcases videos that are of a mediocre quality, but when DUST gets it right, they knock it out of the ball park! This is just such a creation. Home run! Simple, yet narrative driven visual cues from the director, (Kudos), and an effective musical score, combine to produce a dialogue free tear jerker. This is why we come to DUST. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! We really aimed to make the story connect through visuals and music alone, so it’s amazing to hear it did. Being part of what makes DUST worth watching is a huge compliment. Appreciate you tuning in! :)
Wow...just, Wow. Such a heartrending narrative. The robot's expressions were just so spot on. From its dismay, to sadness, to happiness, to that very last look of resolve. And the scoring is PERFECT.. This is the best sci-fi short I have seen, ever. To all involved 👏👏👏👏👏💛💛💛💛💛
Thank you, truly! We worked hard to bring everything together, so it means a lot to hear that it connected so much with you. It was a labor of love all around. Thanks for the support! :)
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that. Creating something that connects like this makes all the effort worthwhile. We truly appreciate your support! 🙏
Simply amazing the amount of emotion that was shown by two blinking lights, and the shots showing the immensity of space (something I shall never see) was breathtaking as well. VERY well done!! 🙂
Thank you! We actually won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film, as well as 26 other awards. So we are really happy with that. :)
So much effort goes into these short movies & AI audio only stories. Some fail or fall short for various reasons. This one is a winner. So sad, but that was the little fellows program. It's all in the eyes. Well done!
Truly impressive work🫡... The practical effects and dedication to detail make this film a standout. Thankyou to the entire team for creating such a heartfelt 😢 sci-fi masterpiece
Thank you so much! It means a lot to the whole team to hear that the practical effects and details stood out. We’re so glad the story connected with you, it makes all the hard work worth it. :)
Stunning. An understated incredible artistic triumph in relaying the power of unconditional love. With the most perfect film score and sound reproduction. Had me in tears at the end. Well done. Gaz X
Thank you so much, Gaz! It's awesome to hear that the score and sound design added to the experience-it was all a labor of love. Truly appreciate your kind words!
What a tearfully end of the story. The little lonely robot gives his existens selfless to rescue a human. Where does live begin? I know, it is only a story but may God have mercy on his little soul.
Thank you for such a heartfelt comment. Even though it’s just a story, the questions it raises about life and selflessness are ones we hope stay with people. 🙏
So beautifully made! If I had not discovered this after reading your post about "practical effects" I would probably have given credit for very realistic effects, but remarkable quality of production! Congratulations on achieving this landmark. I hope your work inspires others to follow in your footsteps and focus on good storytelling rather than "special effects".
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed it and that the practical effects stood out. It means a lot to hear that the focus on storytelling resonated - hopefully, it inspires others to explore similar paths. 🙏
Incredibly well done, story is immersive and brilliantly executed. You kind of know the robot will make that sacrifice but it doesn't reduce the impact. And the practical effects, just wow. I got into model making because of the VFX of old, beautifully done.
Thank you so much! Really glad the story and effects resonated with you. Practical effects have such a unique magic, and it’s awesome you appreciated the work that went into them. :)
One of the best film I had seen, more original, effective and meaningful than any AI movie. The hard work, dedication and motivation to bring originality is far more precious than any AI movie. Thanks for doing it.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! It means the world to us that the effort we put into creating something original resonated with you. Makes all the hard work truly worth it. :)
Saw the film last week at the Utopiales festival in France where I also had a short in competition and I was floored by the fact that this is all practical. Great job guys!
Way to go and make a grown man cry. Absolutely stunning. Your hard work and dedication shone through here. There is something in this that Special effects, cgi or AI can not offer, it has heart and warmth. A genuine element of depth and detail. Loved it.
Thank you so much for this amazing comment! It means the world to us that the heart and warmth of the film came through. We poured everything into making it feel genuine, so hearing this makes it all worth it. Truly appreciate your kind words! 🙏
Silent Running - such a great film; I doubt it will ever become "dated". A masterpiece not needing to be "re- made". It was made brilliantly the first time.
We actually haven’t seen Silent Running, but we totally should! Especially since we won an award in Douglas Trumbull's name, who directed the film haha. Being compared to something he was involved in is an honor, thank you! 🙏
@@KojanFilm John Dykstra was the real brains behind so many of the effects. He's brilliant. I just happen to have been around to see how it all developed.
Hi everyone! Simon and Kevin here, director and producer of the film. Thanks so much for watching our six-year passion project!
As you might already know, the film was made entirely with practical effects - using a fish tank for the space images, a real robot, and miniature models. We'd love to answer any questions you have about the film or the process of making it!
We have a deep love for genre films with heart, and we hope that shines through. Greetings from Sweden!
Very well done.
This should be on an awards ballot somewhere.
👏👏
@@hoosez Thanks, Terry! We’re really happy to have already won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film, along with 26 other awards. The reception has been better than we ever could have hoped for!
Such a excellent short film! I love the personal touches with the chalk board, and with the robot waving hello to the one he will rescue 😊
Warum aufgehört wo es interessant wird, damit den ganzen Film zerstört 🫵☹️
@@jamespaul2587 A good friend of ours actually came up with the chalkboard idea, so we can’t take credit for that one, haha. Really glad you enjoyed those details-thanks for watching!
The little guy finally got to be the hero that he always wanted to be.
Johnny Five is ALIVE !
@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq "Who's Johnny....Who's Johnny......"🎵
@@andrewmcintosh9832 Yea, then Johnny Begat Chappie.....
@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq Preceded by Short Circuit. (And maybe the android in Metropolis prior to that.)
How can you show so much emotion with only two eyes made from led's? Beautiful!
EASY.
Plus the Audio...
WALL-E reborn... ❤❤❤💔😥
Thank you! It was a challenge to convey the emotions without words, so your comment means a lot to us. 🙏
Your film was obviously a labor of love, and quite emotional, and had a lot of heart.
Beautiful storytelling.
Congratulations on this gem of a short film.
Thank you! It really was a labor of love, so we're glad the heart and emotion came through. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
@@KojanFilmYes that film you made is a gem. The musical score at the end was fantastic - I felt the emotion, me a 61 year old guy sobbing over that little fella! Great job! 👍💫🏆
@@A1FAHx Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear the music and story hit you that way. Knowing the little robot could stir that kind of emotion makes all the hard work worth it. 🙏
Oh God! Why am I crying over a little robot that gets lost in a black hole?
Cuz ur a human ❤
Because you're an emphath.
🖖🌻❤️
Thank you for letting the little robot get to you! We wanted his story to feel bittersweet, so your reaction really means a lot. 🙏
In the cold vacuum of space, there's still warmth to be found. Awesome short story, 6 years well spent!
I felt the same way. RIP, my little robot... 😞†
Thank you so much! Love how you put that - exactly the feeling we hoped to capture. Definitely feels like the six years were worth it when we hear things like this. 🙏
I'm not crying, I just got DUST in my eye.
Finally: a true story, a true plot saying something, in a way everyone can understand, and touching the heart. Well done!
Define true
Thanks so much! We wanted to keep it simple but meaningful, so it’s awesome to hear it resonated with you. :)
Robots not always end up as terminators. Great example of the three laws of robotics. Bravo Simon !
"Just doing my job m'aam."
Literally, better than many Hollywood productions.
Wow, thank you for the kind words! Really means a lot. 🙏
Totally agree! Had more character development and heart than most full length movies today
My granddaughter is an avid listener of (sometimes) abstract stories. sometimes very scary stories. The scarier the better, as long I’m around. She has had that since she was four. She is now 10 years old and reads and writes good stories that we send to each other every week. Now, at this very moment of writing, we sit together on the couch watching this short film of the two of you and I’ll ask her what she thinks and hopes to see? "That they will get back together granddaddy." There are very many ways to tell stories beautifully, this was one of them!❤ Thanks for sharing this beautiful story with us. Love from Holland 🇳🇱
With Dust you win some and you loose some.
This is clearly a win!
Thank you so much!
Loose????
@@SusanPearce_H I'd like to see you try in my native language (Dutch) and see how far you get without spelling errors...
And by the way, four question marks is really impolite.
That's Eva and Wall- e's offspring, he's the image of his dad 😅, Nice short movie, well done
Such a cute mock up of wall-e ❤
Thanks so much! That’s exactly what we thought when we wrapped up the design process! We went with this look for practical reasons, but in the end, we realized he totally resembles what Eve and Wall-E’s kid might look like. We found that funny, especially because we love that film and it was one of our inspirations. :) Appreciate your comment!
I hereby name him H3R-0 ❤
I love Wall-e❤
@@Touchless83 Haha, I am the director of the film and just have to say that the name was a genius move! Love it! 😂☺️❤️
THANK YOU a movie that is self-contained and makes sense and is good.
Really appreciate it Bruce, thanks for commenting!
@@KojanFilm Glad you understood it. Did he save the stranded women on not. Got the feeling they were both doomed at the end.
@@milesy35 That is up for interpretation! But I (Kevin, the producer) would like to think he achieved his dream in the end. :)
Very moving. All those failures to rescue humans, and as a final sacrifice, saves his dream girl. A wonderful visual feast. Thank you and team for this.
Such a beautiful concept executed with immense passion. It was a poignant piece of art. And to think it was almost entirely practical.
I'm not crying. You're crying! 😢
No, you!! 😿
I just got some dust or something in my eye...
@@peterbergvall7752 I see what u did there...
Yes, yes I am
For some reason my eyes are sweating.
Brilliant. 10/10. Best short I’ve seen. I’m pretty sure knowing this is all shot with practical effects makes it that much better. No dialogue but it’s filled with emotion. SO. GOOD.
Wow, thank you so much! It means the world to hear that, especially knowing the practical effects added to your experience. We also put a lot into making it emotional without dialogue, so your comment really hits home. 🙏
I am at a complete loss for words. This was beyond incredible.
That's really generous of you, and thank you so much! Really glad it resonated with you. 🙏
Another win for DUST. Amazing when you learn that practical effects were used. I would watch a full length movie of this story.
Thank you Ron, that means a lot! Expanding it to a full-length film is definitely a fun idea - though since this one took six years to make, a feature might take us 20, haha! :)
Here from isntagram. Excellent years work. Congratulations❤
Honestly, it's dust in my eyes...real dusty...making me sniffle a little. This was awesome!
Bless the little guy, sweet film.
Thank you : ) .
You guys made me cry but 6 years went worth it this productions insane and the story was so well thought out I love y'all for this keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥
Bro your 6 year work is not waste this is worth movie🍿 bro, don't give up
Excellent work , came across the Instagram reel , well done, it was worth the 6 years ❤❤
Ok...first off! I REEEally did not need to be this emotional this morning. Secondly.......fantastic work.
Haha, sorry for the unplanned emotions! But we’ll take that as a compliment. :) Thanks so much for watching!
It was worth it, man. Absolutely amazing. Good job for you and you team.
An amazing short, especially when you realise how it was made. the mark of a good story is that you become absorbed in it to the exclusion of everything else, and it certainly happened here. Loved the way you imparted humanity, and sacrifice to the droid. Alexa sends her thanks.
That means a lot to us, Robert! We felt it was important that the film had a story - simple as it may be - that made you feel something, rather than just looking good. Deciding to make everything practical kind of took care of that anyway haha. We put a lot of effort into the script and into making the robot feel human, so we're really glad that came through. Thank you!
Phenomenal, and to thing this was made without any CGI. Truly magnificent.
That was the most dramatic 11min. Ive had in awhile.
The creators were amazing. This is why I love Dust.
Novwhere else will they show stuff like this.
✌
That's great to hear, thank you for sharing! We're very happy to be a part of the Dust family. :)
Großartiger Film! Sehr sehr toll gemacht!!
Adorable and well done and the "feel bad hit" of the fall.
Thanks a lot! :)
That was really great, a metaphor for that selfless act that one day any one of us may be asked to make. Truly one of, if not the best shorts I've watched. Well done all of you.
"Lost in the Sky" Credits:
Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Simon Öster
Writer & Producer: Kevin Gullberg
Co-Producer: Carl Lohman
VFX Supervisor: Jacob Danell
Composer: Martin Wave
Sound Editor: Gustav Landbecker
Thanks for sharing! Really glad you enjoyed it, and that the story resonated with you. 🙏
I really enjoyed that. I felt sadness and happiness for the robot at the same time.
Wow, beautiful. Thank you for sharing!!
Beautifully done. I was captivated from minute one.
See I knew I wasn't alone! xx
Yep, me too... ✌️☺️
Wirklich sehr intensiv! Obwohl eigentlich nicht viel passiert! Super gemacht. Wie Ihr die Emotionen des Roboters, nur durch seine LED-Augen zeigt, ist Phänomenal! Selten so sehr mitgefiebert, weil der Roboter sich für eine schier unmögliche Rettung aufmacht. Ob er das Mädchen letztlich gerettet hat bleibt auch offen - wirklich sehr gut gelungen. Bravo!
Vielen Dank! Es freut uns sehr, dass dich die Emotionen des Roboters und seine Reise so mitgerissen haben. Genau diese Spannung und Offenheit wollten wir vermitteln. :)
A moving film with lovely music and atmosphere. A sad ending 😢
A lot of talent went into its production. Thank you for making it and my enjoyment watching it 😊
Thank you. Wonderful dreamlike sequence. Well worth watching.
Beautiful! Without a word spoken, such a strong emotional movie.
How very clever! Using the eyes to show different emotions! I love your movies. Many thanks. Chris, Western Australia 🇦🇺.
Just amazing! The soundscape, the practical effects, the robot - a triumph!
Wahnsinn. So was von gut gemacht. Vielen Dank .Ich liebe DUST.
Just WOW!!
The artistry of OG film making and artistry!
Congratulations on a great pc of cinema
That are some breath taking practice effect and sound track are just 💯.
Please do some more markating, I am here from insta , This is crime that such movie is not popular 😭.
A splendid short film. Six years well spent for an exciting story. It was definitely worth it. Well done.
I was so happy and sad at the same time. What a remarkable film! Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us! RIBBIT!
Thank you for your kind words! 🙏
Бедный, маленький робот, с огромным человеческим сердцем.
Space is so beautifully represented, and the contained emotion... 6 years were worth it ❤️
Outstanding film! Love that you used practical effects. I grew up in the 70's so I have an appreciation for 'real' fx
Really appreciate your comment! Douglas Trumbull was a huge inspiration for us, his work on 2001, Close Encounters and Blade Runner set the standard for practical effects. Winning an award in his name for this film is probably our greatest honor. :)
Sent me straight back to Wall-E and Eve. 10/10.
Synth melodies & 8 bits eyes/attitude/beeps, no need more to express emotions.
What a wonderful story of humanity at its best, and yes, I am including the robot's self sacrifice out of love. 💯💞
Out of love or out of duty (programming) ? Let's talk.
"You have to go out, but you don't have to come back" - motto attributed to the Life Saving Service, 19th century.
We actually included a similar quote on the first page of the script: "A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for." Thank you for watching! :)
Sometimes DUST showcases videos that are of a mediocre quality, but when DUST gets it right, they knock it out of the ball park! This is just such a creation. Home run! Simple, yet narrative driven visual cues from the director, (Kudos), and an effective musical score, combine to produce a dialogue free tear jerker. This is why we come to DUST.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! We really aimed to make the story connect through visuals and music alone, so it’s amazing to hear it did. Being part of what makes DUST worth watching is a huge compliment. Appreciate you tuning in! :)
What a great little film about a nice lonely robot looking for company but helped out to be more lonely.
Wow...just, Wow.
Such a heartrending narrative.
The robot's expressions were just so spot on. From its dismay, to sadness, to happiness, to that very last look of resolve.
And the scoring is PERFECT..
This is the best sci-fi short I have seen, ever.
To all involved 👏👏👏👏👏💛💛💛💛💛
Thank you, truly! We worked hard to bring everything together, so it means a lot to hear that it connected so much with you. It was a labor of love all around. Thanks for the support! :)
Your hard work is truly amazing... I appreciate your work simon and kevin ❤🔥🔥 this was literally mind-blowing
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that. Creating something that connects like this makes all the effort worthwhile. We truly appreciate your support! 🙏
THANK YOU, for making something so small so big ❤
You’ve done well little guy, time to rest now. Good job!
Pure piece of space ❤❤❤ Good job 💯
Six years are worth it Simon and Kevin. Keep up the good work ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot! 🙏
I got way more emotional than I anticipated. And the space imagery was beautiful. Would love some behind the scenes knowledge on how you achieved it.
Great job, well done. He fulfilled his dream but at great cost. I was happy and sad at the same time. I enjoyed that so much I had to watch it twice.
We wanted to capture that bittersweet feeling, so it’s amazing to hear it resonated with you. Watching it twice - what a compliment!
Awesome. Well done. A really great short you have created here.
That was awesome. Great work by all the teams involved in creating this short.
Thank you Eric! 🙏
Your movie is a beautiful masterpiece, you can be truly proud of it ❤
Wowzers. That was so perfect!!!
The emotional pull from this piece was strong.
At least our robot got to be the hero it wanted to be.
Thank you! It means a lot to know the little robot’s journey resonated with you. :)
VERY EMOTIONAL SHORT FILM. GIVE IT 5-STARS EASILY. AWESOME WORK PUTTING THIS TOGETHER!
Simply amazing the amount of emotion that was shown by two blinking lights, and the shots showing the immensity of space (something I shall never see) was breathtaking as well. VERY well done!! 🙂
Thank you! We put a lot into bringing out emotion through the eyes, so that's great to hear. Really glad you enjoyed the space shots too! :)
That was just brilliant, You did an excellent job of relaying the robots emotions👍
Excellent story. Great short. Well done. Please get it out to festivals as it is a sure fire winner.
Thank you! We actually won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film, as well as 26 other awards. So we are really happy with that. :)
This is so beautiful ❤️.. worth of every minute you spend on this project. Great job
This short is outstanding in so many ways; thank you for this gem. ♥️💯✨
That was fun. I loved the graphics as well as the lovely story.
Wonderul. I love all the little details that you hid everywhere. Thank you for this.
If WALL-E had a cousin... Thanks for this, LOVED it. Warm, engaging, visually lovely. Well done!
Thank you so much! :)
So much effort goes into these short movies & AI audio only stories. Some fail or fall short for various reasons. This one is a winner. So sad, but that was the little fellows program.
It's all in the eyes. Well done!
Thanks a lot, really appreciate it! :)
Truly impressive work🫡... The practical effects and dedication to detail make this film a standout. Thankyou to the entire team for creating such a heartfelt 😢 sci-fi masterpiece
Thank you so much! It means a lot to the whole team to hear that the practical effects and details stood out. We’re so glad the story connected with you, it makes all the hard work worth it. :)
Even though the story was a bit predictable, the execution of it was great.
We loved it 😍 thank you, great photography and background. Thank you for your hard work
Stunning.
An understated incredible artistic triumph in relaying the power of unconditional love.
With the most perfect film score and sound reproduction.
Had me in tears at the end.
Well done.
Gaz
X
Thank you so much, Gaz! It's awesome to hear that the score and sound design added to the experience-it was all a labor of love. Truly appreciate your kind words!
Thank you Dust for all these wonderful sci-fi films they are awesome, love and peace to everyone ❤
What a tearfully end of the story. The little lonely robot gives his existens selfless to rescue a human. Where does live begin? I know, it is only a story but may God have mercy on his little soul.
Thank you for such a heartfelt comment. Even though it’s just a story, the questions it raises about life and selflessness are ones we hope stay with people. 🙏
So beautifully made! If I had not discovered this after reading your post about "practical effects" I would probably have given credit for very realistic effects, but remarkable quality of production! Congratulations on achieving this landmark. I hope your work inspires others to follow in your footsteps and focus on good storytelling rather than "special effects".
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed it and that the practical effects stood out. It means a lot to hear that the focus on storytelling resonated - hopefully, it inspires others to explore similar paths. 🙏
WOW!!! Merci.
Terrific video. Posting for the algorithmic love.
Appreciate it! :)
Beautiful!
That was cool. Pulled me into the story and there was purpose. Thanks for the cool vid. Do more please…
Thanks a lot Timmy, we will do our best to produce more as soon as we can! 🙏
Incredibly well done, story is immersive and brilliantly executed. You kind of know the robot will make that sacrifice but it doesn't reduce the impact. And the practical effects, just wow. I got into model making because of the VFX of old, beautifully done.
Thank you so much! Really glad the story and effects resonated with you. Practical effects have such a unique magic, and it’s awesome you appreciated the work that went into them. :)
One of the best film I had seen, more original, effective and meaningful than any AI movie. The hard work, dedication and motivation to bring originality is far more precious than any AI movie. Thanks for doing it.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! It means the world to us that the effort we put into creating something original resonated with you. Makes all the hard work truly worth it. :)
I love how the Interstellar ticking clock music gets referenced in the music when the black hole appears.
That was awesome! Great job. A huge effort, but well worth it when you see the final results and see all these great reviews. Cool little movie.
A tribute to Asimov's first law of robotics: a robot cannot harm a human or allow one to come to harm.
Indeed! Our H3R-0 went to the Rescue Bot Academy, after all. :)
Oh, when he added the mark. That made that wall hit soooooo much harder.
Saw the film last week at the Utopiales festival in France where I also had a short in competition and I was floored by the fact that this is all practical. Great job guys!
That's awesome to hear, thanks a lot for the comment Anthony! :)
Way to go and make a grown man cry. Absolutely stunning. Your hard work and dedication shone through here. There is something in this that Special effects, cgi or AI can not offer, it has heart and warmth. A genuine element of depth and detail. Loved it.
Thank you so much for this amazing comment! It means the world to us that the heart and warmth of the film came through. We poured everything into making it feel genuine, so hearing this makes it all worth it. Truly appreciate your kind words! 🙏
Beautiful work, thanks for the wonderful lil' story and the beautiful realization of it all. Kudos!
Oh gosh...it can't end like this.😢... please, make a second part where the little guy finds his way out of the black hole....
Thank you! We felt the bittersweet ending was the right choice, but who knows - maybe he has more adventures ahead someday. :)
Reminiscent of Silent Running and the robots.... When they make you get the feels for a machine, they've done a great job!!!
Warms my heart to hear Silent Running mentioned. Was such an underrated film.
Silent Running - such a great film; I doubt it will ever become "dated". A masterpiece not needing to be "re- made". It was made brilliantly the first time.
We actually haven’t seen Silent Running, but we totally should! Especially since we won an award in Douglas Trumbull's name, who directed the film haha. Being compared to something he was involved in is an honor, thank you! 🙏
@@KojanFilm John Dykstra was the real brains behind so many of the effects. He's brilliant. I just happen to have been around to see how it all developed.
So good!!! Fantastic work!!!