Hi everyone, Cal O'Connell here, Director of "Terminal". We're really thrilled be able to share our film via DUST, with you all. I really hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions about the film, feel free to ask!

@christianroper4172

2 жыл бұрын

@Alexander videos can be posted privately before being made public.

@VernonZumhagen

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, great job tackling a very delicate and controversial topic. Great acting, camera work, writing, etc. Looking forward to seeing if this project progresses.

@dougwhiddon8227

2 жыл бұрын

Was this posted somewhere else before? I can swear I have seen this before.

@marek5823

2 жыл бұрын

One thing annoys me that there are no publicly available subtitles 😵 ...

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

@Alexander Magic DUST

"Humans don't know how to be equal". prophetically true.

@tablescissors

2 жыл бұрын

Actually. Mother nature doesn't. Because life doesn't work that way. not even for the galaxies in outer space.

@livingforhim9624

2 жыл бұрын

@@tablescissors "mother nature?" HUMAN nature is the source of all evil.

@BeneGesseritSaya

2 жыл бұрын

Humans are a disease

Equality of outcome is "equity" And it's being peddled hard To control, not empower Fear is the opposite of freedom

This is the "everyone belongs to everyone else" of Huxley's Brave New World combined with disillusionment of Winston, of 1984.

@joenoneoyobinnes4727

2 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent observation. Something about The Terminal brings to mind Zamyatin's We: I could easily see everyone in this world, except for Jay and others who still remain human, happily living in transparent 'apartments', following their instructions like good little cogs.

@reeblesnarfle4519

2 жыл бұрын

@@joenoneoyobinnes4727 🙄

@masterofreality926

2 жыл бұрын

@@joenoneoyobinnes4727 And I thought I was the only one on the internet who remembers Zamyatin. Cheers.

This is very insightful and an eye opener for anyone that understands what we're headed for if government becomes more important than the people it governs.

@spockjones4166

2 жыл бұрын

Canada is already becoming like that. It's sad.

@etherraichu

2 жыл бұрын

If that's what you got out of this, you missed something. There's more to the ocean than the surface.

@thestanman751

2 жыл бұрын

We already live in this type of society. Replace woke fascists with conservative capitalists and you have our current REALITY. Wake up bro.

@henryrollins9177

2 жыл бұрын

Pure BS. And of course that the government is more important than the people it governs.

@scottconlon5124

2 жыл бұрын

Get out of the burners and walk or your a killer just like me

Well done. In a world like that Id just check out. People became just like upgradable pieces of machinery, continually retooled as cogs in the TERMINAL. The crazy thing is there are probably alot of people who would love to live in a world like that.

@icelinx

2 жыл бұрын

They THINK, it would be a great world for them ... but if Ideology becomes reality .... 😉

@BatMan-oe2gh

2 жыл бұрын

@@ottodidakt3069 And here is the conspiracy theorist with no facts, just the usual BS that CT dribble all the time. Really, get educated. mRNA can not do anything to your DNA.

@H3LLS4NG3L

2 жыл бұрын

@@ottodidakt3069 Imagine being completely ignorant about the way biology works.

@scottbutler2343

2 жыл бұрын

@@icelinx I say this all the time...these fools believe ideology is reality and when they get too close to the edge of the bubble, they riot and scream it's someone else's fault.

@icelinx

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottbutler2343 : There's a proverb (I don't know if it's common in English) "The revolution will eat their children first" .... that's what ideologists can expect, if their dream comes true ... ;-)

"Humans do not know how to be equal, It is not in our nature" min 10:40. WOW!

@tablescissors

2 жыл бұрын

For we are a product of mother nature and physics, which equally suffer from a lack of "equality" (or equity).

@coreym162

Жыл бұрын

@@tablescissors The reason robotics and A.I will be the great equalizer. That way Humans can lead an unequal life based on merit and effort and the robots can focus on business where equality is necessary to improve in results for humanity instead of leaving "perfection" to the sole responsibility of humanity. Utopia is possible. You just won't get there using and punishing people to further the goals of the few. I believe A.I is the answer.

@tablescissors

Жыл бұрын

Corey M: darling...whom exactly do you think would be making the A.I. in THEIR image? The very same creature that consistently failed at "utopia". And your rant regarding sin and utopia makes little sense here. [returns the soapbox]

Job Assignment officer #5 "Kim" (Actress Michaela Longdin) is one beautiful woman indeed. A Terrific cast and story Cal O'Connell ... Well Done sir

Good film. Warns of the dystopia that a handful of people want to impose, and it shows that even in the darkest of times humanity shines through.

@DaveCarterAL

2 жыл бұрын

re : "It shows that even in the darkest of times humanity shines through" But this is Fiction, it reality history shows us it doesn't, that's why it's so important to press the bubble so we will not forget.

@Pfirtzer

2 жыл бұрын

I am afraid you are to optimistic, there are 2 kind of people: Evil beyond evil and lesser evil.

@156viewer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pfirtzer There are a few good people. Admittedly few and far between, eg Mother Theresa of Calcutta.

@johnbiggscr

2 жыл бұрын

@@156viewer mother Theresa was awful. You need to look more into her actions.

@simonhunter834

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Like in the UK. I mean which fascist came up with Universal Credit.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the future of HR" ~Catbert

Very good - A real Black Mirror vibe. Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength War is Peace Diversity is Unity Equality is Perfection.

@donsylvester2372

2 жыл бұрын

Just swiped that from Orwell and took it in the other direction, didn't you.

@mikeyh0

2 жыл бұрын

@@donsylvester2372 Yep.

Wow, that's really interesting! I've been re-watching The Outer Limits (old one) with my mother, and this episode definitely reminds me of the show! I love the atmosphere, the interactions, and that feeling of, "I hope so 'n' so doesn't get caught!"

Great acting on your lead’s role! She was wonderful. I’m an avid sci-if/fantasy fan and this storyline reminds me of several novels I’ve enjoyed. Bravo 👏

I loved it. The message is, sadly, all too true.

Captivating. First Fempire and now this. What a chilling watch for sure. Makes you think about how pandering to the extremes can spiral a utopian ideal into a dystopian one.

I reckon George Orwell would have been impressed (and happy that his works are still providing inspiritaion)

I only have one complaint, 24 minutes was not long enough!!!!! It was brilliant and a great storyline, had me engrossed all the way. Acting was good, effects were good, script was good, all round an excellent short that should become a full length, or even a series. Would make for a good series I think. Well done to all involved with this Film.

This would make an excellent full length feature film or an amazing series. I really got into the feelings of the characters and enjoyed the feel of the world created. I would like to see more of the storylines come to fruition, the series could be based on Kim assigning different roles each episode then you would watch the reassignment process and follow the path of each new person, but the kick is that Kim has placed the packet she was given on her bracelet and is now choosing the assignments at her own will going against the machine, the machine doesn’t know it’s been infected because Kim has reassigned the machine into another job and placed herself in its position. There could be conflict in the machine trying to convince everyone that there’s an error and try to uprise against Kim but nobody listens to it and by now Kim is too powerful to stop. Just an idea

@user-vl2zh6bj6x

2 жыл бұрын

Great plot ideas I liked reading it. Hopefully the director notices,🤔🧐

Love the opening quote, pure gold. It sets the foundation for the rest of this wonderful short film. Well done creators.

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Many thank to you!

@IdleWorker

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty dumb quote meant to suppress any strives towards a more equal society. Noone is advocating for equality of outcome.

@bryanwest6138

2 жыл бұрын

@@IdleWorker lmao you can't be serious

@IdleWorker

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanwest6138 Since Im not politically oblivious: Yes. Quite serious.

@bryanwest6138

2 жыл бұрын

@@IdleWorker It certainly is an issue in Australia and obviously an issue for the film makers where ever they are based. Perhaps you are politically oblivious to social commentary beyond your geographical nation? Just a thought.

Fantastic. Good story with a subtle message and a solid conclusion to give you some closure but with plenty of wiggle room to leave you wanting more. I'd watch this if it was a series.

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sevengiablakey2184

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Congratulations to the film maker for tackling a tough subject. This is one of the best things about science fiction, it allows us to speculate about societal issues which can inform us now.

Great context. It's so true that not all people are created equal. The best we can do as humans is let people decide which direction to go in their lives.

Freedom of choice removed, along with emotions that make humans, human. Being told what job to take, even which gender to be, rather hypocritical of that system which purposes freedom. But freedom defined their own way. Fine short that is extremely thought provoking.

@vysharra

2 жыл бұрын

Those things happen everyday in “free” countries. It’s happening right now.

@brettmciver432

2 жыл бұрын

It's what's happening in commie fornia, Canada (illegal to use the "wrong" pronouns etc). Capitalism is unequal spreading of blessing but socialism is the equal sharing of misery, they guys at the bottom are miserable because the guys at the top are miserable pricks

‘Resistance is futile’ …The Borg Great short. Really enjoyed all the different levels… had to watch it a second time.. more like it please…

That is going to be SO awesome! The future looks great! Super quick job reassignments, and changing your body to suit your work, that's going to be so great! Right?

@vmwindustries

2 жыл бұрын

LMFAO! The kids that teach kids are working on it. I mean the youth that teach grades jk k 1 2 3 and 4. They really are the blind destroying the blind.

@coreym162

Жыл бұрын

EEEhhh!! No! I'd rather robots take over the job market than, have any more drama about feeling inadequate with current social norms but, then have it in the workforce too? No thanks. I'm preparing for next level End A.I. currently in development.

This film sends a simple, but powerful message. What good is equality if people can't even decide for themselves?

Everything was great. What I like the most is that this has a conclusion. But also leaves the door open for the next chapter. Most Dust shorts have no ending.

DUST just keeps the good stories coming. It's just outstanding and thank you that one too!

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

@coreym162

Жыл бұрын

@@ROPictures I enjoyed it too. I really resonated with me. Nice job! :)

This is just equality without individuality.

We need more of this one. 🙌 I've watched it 3 or 4 times. It's exquisite. ✍ writing, 🎬 acting, pacing, the reveal is like a slow bullet to the head. Beginning- middle- End. Perfect! 🥰

“Humans don’t know how to be equal “ realest shit I ever heard.

This would make a great series.

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob - there's certainly a lot more story to tell!

This short is prophetic. Needs to be a full length feature film.

Your film shows us what the future will be like if we continue of the current path, lost of freedoms, individuality and who we really are all in the name of "equality"

@vysharra

2 жыл бұрын

It’s just sci-fi conversion therapy and being secretly gay. It’s already happening, just to people you don’t care about.

@livingforhim9624

2 жыл бұрын

In the US public schools, ELEMENTARY aged students are being told that the gender they are born as is not permanent. It's ok to identify as a kitten or a puppy, unicorn, etc . even wear the associated hat or costume. I see it every day..... any wonder why the suicide rate has skyrocketed in the youth? Any wonder why the councilors offices are packed with kids? Any wonder why prescription "mood stabilizers" are at an all time high??? THIS is progressive Utopia?????

@leroyj3627

2 жыл бұрын

This is quite literally the stated goal of communism.

Perhaps we're already there and our souls are the terminus

Interesting and attention-holding. I enjoyed it, but noted that Bobby Pins were still in use in this future world.

@Jester-Riddle

2 жыл бұрын

... and aluminium cans ...

@MoxyFoxtrot

2 жыл бұрын

they're so simple and elegant, I can't imagine not having them in 50 years (when I will be in my late 80s)

@amandafaulks2515

2 жыл бұрын

Actually things very similar to bobby pins have been used for thousands of years! Gotta love the way they can either keep the stray hairs neat or help a messy up do look great for hours 😊

Interesting opening quote on equality, considering DUST just published an anthology of "Black Voices in SciFi" in February 2022.

@reezlaw

2 жыл бұрын

Those things are not mutually exclusive. Read that quote again

A short movie version of a Jordan Peterson warning concerning equity of outcome.

We already live in a sick version of this

Wow! Really enjoyed that. Would make a great series. Loved the story and the actors were great.

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Another brilliant film, could'nt take my eyes off of it! what a mezmerizing plot and cast! well done and thank you!

This is elegantly simple and thought provoking. Well done!

Good one. Could be a good series

Once again a Dust movie, where I feel it's like a 2-hour movie and just being present in 24 minutes in the middle.

Huge congratulations to all involved - such a wonderful film, brilliantly written, acted, directed and edited! I hope there is more to come!!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed this film, nice work, more please. Thank you

4:00 hold the phone wait what!!!!! 4 mins in and im like ok I'm in bc I'm already stunned. Bro I was shouting at this point in disbelief 😂🙈 this is so good already I had to comment.

Ever notice when those who talk about, what comes around goes around seem to avoid speaking about the pivot and or get to the point to sew peace into the fabric of our compassion for each others complexity. In a great many lives, there are as many ways to feel grateful however humbled I feel sincerely as a good human & well being. Thank you for this video challenge, nice.

The ultimate in planned, centralized societies. And yet, human nature still isn't completely suppressed. A very good story. Thanks for posting it.

This has been posted previously. It is still good and interesting, but popped up in my Unwatched list even though I have already seen it. That part bugs me, but not the quality of the film, which was quite well done.

@BeneGesseritSaya

2 жыл бұрын

That bugs you? Life is too short dear.

Super Film. Unsere grüne Zukunft. Danke für diese Zukunftswahrheit. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

This feels disturbingly accurate for the future.

Well, people have to choose unwanted jobs right now, without that "equality".

@vysharra

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention people sell their bodies and fertility right now.

Wow, most excellent work!!! Visionary and thought-provoking; I very much enjoyed this one. 💯

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Screw that! I'll go live out in the woods somewhere.

"Our faithfulness shows a distinct lack of equality." True diversity, equality, and inclusion will be a brave new world, indeed.

I absolutely loved this! Truly a dystopian world. This isn't the only movie where you could wake up one day and have a new job assigned to you, Code 46 was another movie that touched on this though that was not the main topic. But I loved this!

I bet that one day our future system will have a part like that in it.

Wow! That much story in these few minutes. Thanks!

@tablescissors

2 жыл бұрын

It felt long to me

Bravo !!! Great Job, DUST keeps that high quality of short films for us

Certified Gold!!!!!

A logical end to the movement of equity when it must finally meet reality. It will brake the individual to make equality and Equity the same.

WOW.... Fantastic Short film, very eye-opening and thought-provoking with hints and messages abound. Thank you, I really enjoyed this.

This one was pretty amazing. Very well acted, and the storyline is both scary and believable. Well, with the exception of the whole DNA reconfiguration bit; but, even that doesn't seem impossible. Great job by everyone, and a lot more enjoyable than I was originally expecting.

These are exactly the concepts great sci-fi was envisioned to explore, but Hollywood too safe to take a risk and give it the green light. A truly innovative concept embodies this work, and as all great sci-fi propels, comes with a powerful warning when humankind strives to be privy to our own perfection. I applaud the film makers for taking the risk and having the drive to complete it as such, for it would make at least a fantastic one-off show of a memorable anthology series with potential to become a small, independent series given proper funding.

FANTASTIC!!!!

Very, very, very well done! Bravo!!!

These Dust episodes are very good at times.

"We are all individuals!" "We're all different!" "I'm not." - Life of Brian

Wow! Truly original concept and thinking absolutely wonderful wonderfully done written and just completely wow!

Excellent!!!

Wow.. that was crazy. Great film🙂

This is a wow. Very well done, guys.

@ROPictures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing job I was glued

Nothing surpries me any more about the way life continues

Hello, I just disovered you channel and I am truly amazed, This is all I love, dystopian realities with a real point of view, thank you so much to show some kind of resitance..

finally, there is a translation into Russian, thank you for the content, you make very cool films, but without translation you don’t always want to watch them

Talk about a Great Reset. Very much enjoyed your film in every aspect. Although the request and how it unfolds seems a bit forced, it is completely understood given the 23 min time frame. I only wish this could have been longer. Great work!

This was cool. Crazy, But what if our future really turns out this way. Quite the dystopia.

@vysharra

2 жыл бұрын

It won’t.

actually the first dust movie i really enjoyed.

Loved it! That "There is a secret group of rebels" part added nothing to the story, it should have been left out of this one and used for its own storyline.

@mugwump7049

2 жыл бұрын

It does set things up for a possible sequel. And if no sequel happen, it's still a hint to kickstart your imagination and figure out how it ends on your own.

@leroyj3627

2 жыл бұрын

@@mugwump7049 I agree. It is kind of 1984ish, in that regard. That there would be a secret band of rebels, not only is artistic, I think, as it spurs the imagination, but it also makes sense, in my opinion. In real life, there are ALWAYS rebels to widespread oppression.

Thumbs up for this one. I have read material about a future where biology, things like gender, were all up to the individual. Very interesting subject.

They should make more movies like this one.

What an amazing 👏 short movie! Absolutely amazing!

This was great, take note creators if you want views this is how a short film should be done . Kudos to the crew who put all this together. 👍

This hits awful close to home these days.

Amazing

Thank you for moving my heart and compelling my attention.

Fascinating, and disturbing. Fabulous presentation.

wow. loved it.

shes gonna burn it all down,great short thx you

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you.

It's amazing

Wow that was so cool. Loved it.

*¡enjoying at 8:15 pm Pacific Standard Time on Saturday, 19 February 2022 Common Era or CE formerly known as Ano Domini or AD!*

ur short movie it's amazing :)

Wow! I want to see part two

spectacular

Wow. Insane!

The way it's going sadly .great film 🙏