As the filmmaker, thank you everyone for the feedback! It's incredibly helpful as we work on getting the feature version of the project made, notes and clarity are critical and great to see lively discussion!

THIS IS PHENOMENAL!!!!! Acting: First rate. VFX: First rate. Script and pacing: first rate. Camera work: first rate. Direction: first rate. I have NOTHING bad to say about this!!! Un-f*cking real!!!!

What struck home for me was the innate, selfless LOVE between the two of them. I was expecting the giant spider bots stepping aside, welcoming him into their land, as if he was the one human who truly understood...very moving.

Amazing is an understatement! The Middle East part was just heart wrenching and exciting at the same time. That Soundtrack was excellent and literally "narrated" the script. What a find on KZfaq, should be a short in a movie theater it is THAT GOOD! Congratulations team.

Positives: - Superb visual effects. I felt like I was watching a movie or top series on television. Very, very well made. - Acting was fairly good. I didn't feel like there was any major negatives with the actors/actresses. It was rather nice to see middle-eastern actors/actresses portrayed as the hero/heroines for a change. Made a difference. - Story was intriguing. Left me wanting to know more... And that's brilliant. Improvements: - Pilots disobeying orders. I found this hard to believe and left me feeling a little "hmm..." about it all. - Sleepers. I understand these synthetics were created to be spies/suicide bombers during the machine and mankind war, but since the treaty, wouldn't the machines recall or deactivate these sleepers to avoid another conflict? The hardest part I found hard to believe was how they were blowing up due to emotions triggering their explosions and the two we see in this short movie had fulfilled a lengthy life with families or loved ones. Something that would've taken a lot of emotions over many years and yet they didn't blow up before? So perhaps a little more depth around "why?" they were suddenly exploding could've made this plot more believable. For example; had the machines purposely activated them again many years later to provoke another war? Overall conclusion: I personally believe this is one of the better short-movies on KZfaq that I've seen thus far. Each short movie has a different directive, style and quality that make it unique and I'd describe this movie as a refined gem in the making. Most short movies are rough around the edges with directors/writers/producers/etc... Finding their feet and testing their skills to see where their metal should be channeled. Top credit to the cast and team behind making this short movie, they could go on to make this a fully-blown movie at the theaters and do very well for themselves. You should feel proud of what you've created and achieved.

Very impressive short sci-fi film. You deserve to be making full-length feature films. You both have talent.

Someone needs to pick this up and make a series out of it!.

I figured that the synthetics might be spies and also envoys. That finding biologicals who could love synthetics even when they knew what they were could be part of a process of bridging hostilities and creating dialog where dialog seemed to be impossible. I loved that he walked towards the machine, and I wanted to see where that went, but was so frustrated that the short ended there. IMHO, this was fantastic storytelling in the best spirit of sci-fi short stories. You don't have the time to provide a big arc, so you get to the essence of something important fast and you show how someone was changed by it. Thank you. That's 20 minutes I'm thrilled to have spent watching your art.

This story demands a full length film. As it stands, it is very good anyway.

Remarkably well done, on so many levels . . . the story, the context, multiple metaphorical meanings, and of course, the filmcraft. Much credit to the Dassani brothers, and the royal film commission of Jordan for having supported this project. I do hope this does eventually evolve into a feature production, would certainly be among its first viewers.

This movie and everything of a full length movie. In the first minute you understand the situation and you feel for the characters. The acting was great and I really like how the main couple even through all the fighting did not hurt anyone on purpose. I still feel for the man who lost his love.

Oded Fehr still has that commanding smoulder he had in The Mummy. Need to see more of him.

Wow. Just wow. CGIs and FX are unparalleled. SEAMless. Thank you. It was an honor to have been given the chance to watch something as exquisite as this. You rock, dudes!

now i am so tired of the films that have been offered to our north american market .... then a short film like this comes along awesome job...i was on the edge of my seat through it all you got my attention and the actors are fantastic...thank goodness you put english subtitles ....i would watch this in english subtitles even if it was a tv series not only as a full film...ty for showing us this great short film

Incredibly beautiful imagery: lighting, shadow, color, exotic desert, cliffs, mountains; realistic flight movement. Stunningly beautiful music. All the projected computer screen imagery has gotten so old -- made me feel if I was the commander I would quit the job.

Rarely have I watched something so short which has left me feeling so much. I never knew short films could be so good, this must be the exception. And the scenery, a backdrop to breathlessness. I like being held, gripped, then cast away. I WILL watch this again and be equally amazed. A like is not enough.

I thought this was great and would love to see a feature length film version of this world. The multicultural aspect is great and I agree with another poster that you were able to show a human side to the machines. I enjoyed watching this so thank you for sharing your concept and hard work with all of us.

yeah obviously there are things everyone will want to nitpick you for but this short is in the top 5% of sci fi shorts I see on the web

Please tell me there is more to this film. That this is a first part to many. The story line. The acting. The scenery. The special effects. I could find no fault with any. It brought me to tears. I haven't looked, but I'm going to be extremely shocked if I find anyone who disliked this. Please, more. It must be a pre-cursor, a taster, of what's to come.

Agreeing with others, wow. This really deserves to be expanded upon, at length! While I could see the Blade Runner analogues, this would stand by its own merits as full length.

Most impressive indeed and most actual in its background story. Humans and "humanlike" machines - it could be a real plot - not too much in the future. But it could also be between biological humans racial or political. It is after all alike, as love makes the difference. Where there is love, there is co-existance, where there is love, there is future. Where thre is hatred there is only death. Many thanks to all of the crew for making this clear again with a really professional shortfilm. Maybe take it and make it a big screen movie too, it is all worth it.

There has to be more of this! It was simply amazing.

The arachnid robots are incredibly mysterious. With their silence and simple gestures they stole the show. We want to see more about the machine world and how these robots live in their country. It's a great idea. It can be used for a video game, movie or animation. This begs for a second part.

Holy Crap. How are they not making a feature film of this? We need more films like this.

Absolutely loved this. The questions it left unanswered would definitely get me to pay for a full length feature.

All I can say is WOW! Stunning little film. It's as if I have stumbled across a priceless gem in a box of rocks. Excellent film.

I am speechless....True love knows no bounds....why cant the world know this and stop the horrors that lines on a map brings.

I am a sci-fi fan for decades. There is no movie or series which I did not watch. But this short movie is one of the best I have ever seen! Thank you for creating such a thrilling and moving film which contains the highest standards of CGI, dramaturgy and plot! You have set such a new standard of action that I will never enjoy any Star Wars movies again! I am looking forward to all other projects of yours!

This short film was better than any movie or show i have seen in quite a while. Thank you for uploading this.

Well this one was absolutely mind-blowing. I've been watching nothing but shorts for the past couple hours and this one was.... wow.

With bombs and rockets raining over Gaza and Israel yet AGAIN, this short has an emotional impact.

One upvote is completely inadequate for such a brilliant, wonderful movie. Those 20 minutes just flew by, and I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. Now, I really do want to know what happens next.

For my part, this is absolutely first class. Waaaay too short, though. I'm sooo looking forward to a feature film at the minimum. Be a great series, too. Make more, make more! Please!

Egypt here ! Filming in jordan was something really bold and amazing ! Hearing some of the actors speaking arabic i was like wow i never seen any thing like that in a movie before coz usually hollywood always stereo type ppl ,salute to everyone who shares in this spectacular Short movie..

This was so beautiful; it was engrossing right from the very start, and it was a powerfully told story. Thank you for bringing this to life.

To all the folks who are confused about the why, what, where, and when; This is supposed to be an incomplete story, so that funding gets appropriated to then make a full feature complete story. Get it now!By the way, this short film is definitely top notch! Can't wait to see the full feature!

This had all the makings of the beginning of a damn good series. That would let you develop the story behind the human/machine conflict and why they were meant to self detonate. If I had the money to fund a full series project you'd have it. Keep at this- you're going places.

Absolutely beautiful film, filled with emotions and just enough unanswered questions to make me come back for more.

I only have one regret about this short film - I did not see it sooner. Amazing. And with the LEGEND Oded Fehr as commander, just splendid :)

A good film and interesting story. And very nice to see Oded Fehr again. Fell in love with him in The Mummy, so handsome and good character and always nice to see him in the NCIS. This was a good short film. Would like to have seen a longer film.

This is one of those shorts were the ending was enough. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this. Absolutely fantastic!

While there were some technical issues (as noted by others), I really liked that it actually had a story arc unlike so many other shorts which feel like they but a snippet of a complete story which we don't get to see.

Whats with all the famous people acting in short movies on youtube? Last night I saw Sigourney Weaver in a scifi of sorts, now Oded Fehr. Love it!

Very will done - CGI, acting, photography, music.

I loved the multicultural aspect of this. Thank you for showing people without turning them into stereo types. And filming in Jordon was beautiful. As for the bigger plot with humans versus machines, and why some people are "synthetic", that definitely needs to be drawn out and explained more.

OMG! What an awesome short film. Loved the location and Jordanian Arabic. Congrats to the entire crew!

there was something with the soldiers'faces ... except for that ... I agree with those who want a movie version congratulations for the professionalism and the technical mastery and for the incredible co-operation behind the realization of this work

Finally, we have a great short film that gave us a complete story and closure for the protagonists.

SIMPLY WONDERFUL. LOVED IT. A wonderful story exemplifying how "LOVE" traverses all boundaries and beliefs. thank you for making this, thank you.

Wow. Nice done. Good story. You put the main idea of originally Blade Runner to a new concept in style without copying it. Very impressed, especially the multi-cultural aspects. When things run out of control ... That sounds far more like a longer movie or a series of episodes.

I don't know if I like the plot or whatnot but those darn ships and drones and even the sandroid thingamajigger's were all awesome as hell. The way they controlled them and all the tech was bad ass. They show some serious creativity in that area. I want to see more. Way more. Please pick this up and run with it.

It was breathtakingly gripping. Had to watch it all through to even truly comprehend it but got it there in the end finally. Amazing talented author/creator for sure.

This was an excellent film. Wish it was longer, about 2 hours. I would definitely watch this in a movie theater. Bravo.

The commander has appeared in “Covert Affairs”. His was my favorite character in that series. This guy could carry a series on his own!

This ought to be a full-fledged movie. I would much enjoy it.

Very well done Mr. Dassani. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I just wish it had been longer.

Absolutely amazing. Best sci-fi short I've ever seen. Great job. The anguish in that man's face in the opening sequence... hooked me instantly.

What a great short Sci-Fi movie. It leaves Holly Wood's productions in the dust. The special effect were WAY MORE realistic as they seems REAL. Would love to see more from MASTER Key Films. This had been a pleasure to watch. Although I have to agree with other comments, that the biker gets there in about the same time as the fast spaceships., but still deserves a HUGE thumbs up. :)

Wow! This is the best short film that I have seen. It could easily be a Netflix series.

One of the best scifi shorts ive seen on KZfaq

What an outstanding short film. Thank you. I was especially impressed with how concise the storytelling was. I immediately understood the stakes and motivations for the major players, without interminable backstory fill. The couple are in love, machines don't necessarily know they are bombs, there aren't any "bad guys" here but the stakes are so high that mistakes can be made, the pilots don't see a person they see a machine that has just killed a friend. The effects were not just technically sound, they served the story rather than overpower it, something the Michael Bays of the world would be wise to learn. The only moment where my suspension of disbelief was challenged and threatened to pull me out of the story is when the man caught up with the action on his motorcycle before the flying machines had entered firing range. Some delaying event that would slow the aerial pursuit briefly shown or referenced (even one line, or a 2 or 3 second transition scene showing it) would have helped prevent that moment of "wait, how is this guy here so fast?". Certainly not the most egregious example I have seen, especially when compared to "main stream" movies, and his presence at the end was definitely needed for the final scene to work. Maybe that transition was lost in editing? All in all outstanding. I am looking forward to more from the film-makers, especially/hopefully a longer full-length story taking place in this world. Thank you.

This was quite simply amazing beyond my expectations -- the plot, the setting, everything! Kudos to you all! :-)

I love it. To be honest i think this short film is way better then some of the movies out in theater. Just my 2 cents.

These are great Sci-Fi movies this should be full full length movie this should be a full length movie

This is everything a short should be. Lots of action, a great story and heart. I liked it tremendously. Also, Rakeen Saad is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you.

That was amazing! The storyline, actors, graphics... it's brilliant. I hope this would be completed someday. The unanswered questions will definitely hook the attention of the viewers and make them want to see more.

So much better than anything shown on SyFy channel. Way more professional! Cinematography, soundtrack, special effects and last but not by far the least, the acting!

Brilliant, I for one would like to pay to see a full length feature movie at the cinema of this.

Excellent; beautiful and sad. The scenery at the end evokes a sense of passion and timelessness.

Fantastic! High quality acting, CG, it's well done.

This will make a wonderful movie, preferably 3D. There has already been a real case of 2 AI units speaking with each other in their OWN language, which were shut down. Stephen Hawking advocated giving AI citizenship a few years ago. They may well be the future conservators of Earth. The snippet of story was beautiful. I would like to see it blossom into a full cinematic experience.

Robot and scarecrow, and seam. Best I have seen yet love those two shows.

Love the film and am enthusiastic to see a feature length version. That the characters spoke their native language was very good, gave the movie more realism. The reason the pilots ignored his commanders direct order to not engage wasn’t qualified. Why the advanced technology of the machines did not make it to their missile guidance systems was perplexing-they should have shot down that pilot in an instant. Excellent work though. 🙂 I would be happy to pay at the cinema to see this.

This is truly very intriguing and yet wonderful to watch. I love how it is set up against a Middle Eastern backdrop /(landscape & enviroment).... I would like to see this project taken a step further, because everything is not what it seems..

Phenomenal short film!! If this doesn't get approved to become a feature film, it can easily become a series. Think of the revised Battlestar Galactica series. This short film opened the door for unanswered questions, mysteries to be solved and great action/science fiction. Maybe when the machines blow - their programming is uploaded into a mainframe. The machines cannot figure out how to upload a synthetic without a combustion (which is the energy needed to upload such a vast amount of emotions, individual persona and life like an inanimate robot). Somehow in her final explosion and her husband as a witness the machine confess to him that they need help. They don't want the 2nd war, but options are limited. They probably have an AI that removes them from the moon or under the desert that no one knew about for it was fearful of humanity's response to it's existence. Please keep this going!

Lots of people saying make a feature film from this, but frankly, this is worthy and perhaps better expressed as a series. There's so many places it could go.

Squad up! Really amazing movie, nice tune, perfect color and visual effects. I like atmosphere in this movie. Wanna see something longer with good storyline. Actually it's a first short wich i commenting... coz really enjoyed it. Keep going. P.S.: and about stupid moments... nah... nobody and nothing are perfect, there's just few minuses, but they undercover by other stuff. I need a continue... it's looks like nice begining for smth big.

An original Sci-Fi movie with an Arabic touch to it. I really enjoyed it. 8,5/10. keep up the good work.

Simply excellent. What a very pleasant change to see an action sci-fi movie that does not pre-suppose that a certain heavily armed and arrogant country is the whole world. Nice work. Casting, camera, location, plot, cg, it's all there. Cultural relief from the propaganda for sure.

I will ACTUALLY pay to see a movie about this.

Dude, you are the next Luc Beson, that was f***ing amazing, drew me straight in and kept me hooked, absolutely stunning. The visuals, the story, the emotional responses, man you are a talented story teller and so well done. I loved the international feel to it . . . . . . . Damn, that was a treat to watch.

Wonderful!!!! We are waiting the next short film! Oded Fehr is perfect!!!All actors worked very well!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Сколько драмы!! Очень зрелищно волнующе !

How did I miss this gem. Lots of emotion, great music.

Amazing, I was riveted. The bike sequence was a bit out there reaching the girl about the same time as the jets, but to me, it was fine and didn't hinder the flow of the narrative. SFX were awesome, great musical score and music pace. The music blended very well with the cultural backdrop and the scenery was perfect for this type of short. Bravo!

That was super impressive! I like the human element you brought to it and the cinematography, not just the CGI, was breath taking. Nice work. I notice a smattering of well known actors as well as faces I have not seen, but the couple was very believable. Bravo!

This was amazing! That girl, she is a star, very captivating. I honestly cried a little, and believe me when I say I've only cried during two movies ever...Wonder Woman and 6 Below, this which I wish was longer, was added to that list honorably. 👏🏾😩❤

BEAUTIFUL! What an engaging, exciting and emotional story! I have watched dozens and dozens of these shorts and the coherence and beauty of Seam is the by far the best yet. I only wish this were a full length feature film. Well done!

Well done, that was visually impressive for a short film!

The backgrounds, visuals and music definitely had the feel of something more then a short film. I hope this is a stepping stone into a feature length film for you and your team.

An outstanding example of superior acting, cinematography, story, writing CGI, and directing. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Thank you.

Story, Dramaturgy, Effects, Acting, Cut..Sound and Music ... a wonderful piece of film .. very well done ! The multicultural component of the story also was a great idea. My deepest respect. that was really good show !!!!! Greetings from Switzerland.

This was amazing, very moving. Also, the setting of the story was very good! Shows how this technology would effect ALL parts of our World! Again, very impressed & would love to see a lot more!

Just watched this and this only made me want to watch more. The world here seemed super interesting. Well done!

Enjoyed it up until the end PISSED ME OFF! They came so far... soooo much history. HOW COULD HE NOT GO TO HER AT THE END... "especially" when she said she was scared. Sacrificing himself with her would have sealed the deal for me. Would have gotten the 10/10 from me. None the less... Great Work

I’m a Canadian, this is an awesome mini movie. This should be a television show or mini series.

Awesome, very well done. I was drawn to the couple immediately, and was emotional at the end. I have questions, but the idea of a short film is to leave questions at least in my opinion. A short is a smaller section of a full and by necessity cannot answer or explain the story completely. If it did, why would it be called a short? I would definitely pay to see a feature film. Hopefully with the same main characters

This is really a great movie, thank you so much. Great landscapes, great effects, cool scenario!

Wow! One of the best sci-fi shorts I've seen in 12 years of watching. Long on concept, long on visual interest and, in spite of the heavy reliance on bang-bang-shoot-em-up effects, also long on human interest and character. Good luck bringing this production to full term.

Very well done! Beautiful! Loved photo/cinematography, acting - good focus on interaction between the human and the machine. Good CGI. Would love to see this turned into a full length film with the focus on human/machine retained.