WTF?? Did I miss something? I guess I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.

Usually these short films are great but this one told you nothing and took you nowhere.

Dad: The best thing you can do is keep safe. Sarah: I know David: (*over radiio} Sarah! Where are you? Its not safe Sarah: (*Jumps out of vehicle, runs toward area that is not safe) Hahaha

The great advantage of these short films can also be a disadvantage, especially if you're looking to have everything wrapped up and tied with a bow, maybe ready for the sequel. All of these films require more input from the viewer, more imagination. These films remind me so much of the science fiction that was being written in the 1960's and early 1970's. Those books were a challenge to read just as these films are a challenge to watch. Keep them coming!

I both love and hate these short films. Always leave me wanting more!

So guy looks dead at the console but comes back to full life in a jiffy with all his strength. How original.

I saw that coming as soon as I saw that crystal and the parent's reaction : Scene 24.1; Kid holds deadly crystal, says "Look what I found, Mummy !" 🌟

I mean... it doesn't give you much. It delights your imagination as to what it could be with all these things but never has any real context, just some long drawn out point she talks to her dad and it gets on... And on... And on and on and on. I do like the acting, they made me feel immersed somehow when there was nothing to be immersed in. This does have the feel of a fully fleshed out series but 24 minutes didn't scratch the itch it created. It really did nothing for all the great stuff this actually had. I thoroughly enjoyed it but they opened way too many doors and then proceeded to slammed them in our faces just as we came close

oh no, this was way too short, i want to hear more....great si-fi-story.....very interesting plot and great actors. This one deserves a full length movie!

That kid wasn't from those parents, that's for sure.

RAF Stenigot ACE HIGH installation, before the transmitter bunker was razed to the ground and three of the dishes sold off for scrap by the farmer. Been inside and around this place many times.

I liked this little, subtle bit: He says to her daughter "You have changed so much." She says to her father "And you haven't changed at all." And he mentions drifting at 30,000 miles/second. That's about 16% of light speed. Even though it would be small, time dilation would have had an effect. I'm not sure if it was intentional by the writers as that dialog exchange could be taken in a more literal way but it offered a linguistic overlay for the nerds that noticed.

Very good. But no plot resolution, it just stops. But as a proof of concept for a full movie, well done guys.

This film is completely lacking in context and I felt totally lost the whole time - would it have hurt to add even 30 seconds of exposition or explanation about the crystals, organics, the Ministry, etc.?

I don't get the people saying there's no plot and it leads nowhere and there's no context and blah blah I thought it was pretty engaging and if you have even the slightest bit of imagination it's extremely thought-provoking and enjoyable mysterious. It's a short film people. Don't expect the plot to be as vast as a full length feature film. Enjoy it for what it is.

Well that was.... confusing?

This needs to be made into a full length movie ASAP

So, that's the mom, and that's her child...then who was the dad...it sure wasn't that white dude.

The bird noise at the end was a little weird for a ship, but everything else was good.

I forgot it was short, now I'm pissed. Want to see the rest...

MAKE THIS A MOVIE! NOW!

At 21:42 budget ran out... still good!

Everyone complaining about this are talking out of their asses. There is enough context for the self-contained story, nothing more is needed. This was great.

At least that poor child won't be in the care of those two incompetents any more. Pretty good film though.

Another beginning of a story that we will never know. So great. Really.

7:12 she's like 'that smells good 17:07 this is the scream let out when I microwave a hot dog

seems like the director was the only who knows what this film is about

make it a three-six movie epic, this seems like something worthy of an epic

They don't come any better than this! Everything is first rate first rate first rate! The line "Look Mommie, I found a star" is priceless. You are all stars with this short.

Wow....that was incredible. I have to say a massive well done to the people behind this short film, i would pay good money to see this turned into a full length feature film :D Also those actors are really good for a small studio. Another thing is the music for this short, god DAAAAAAMN does it set the scene and tone perfectly. MASSIVE props to everyone involved

Well this was good but it sure left me with a bunch of questions.

This has a "teaser" quality to it. The acting, scripting, and cinematography are all more than competent, but there isn't enough connective tissue for it to constitute a story. Throughout I waited for some sort of indication -- or evocation -- of what David's family was fleeing, and why. As for the crystals, there was no indication of their importance beyond that the "Ministry" didn't want anyone to have one. Perhaps Darkwave will extend it with additional clips, which I'd very much like to see.

David: *doesn't care that there's a dead guy next to him*

Absolutely brilliant. You made me want to see more. This was so much better than half the crap on TV. Thank you very much.

This should be a movie!

DUDES!! There HAS to be a part 2 to this! Wow, phenomenol job bros!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent work! It was really an enjoyable short to watch. Of course the script leaves some things unresolved,and its a pity. Perhaps 2-3 more mins to explain the importance of the child, its power and what are those crystals all about would be necessary. Other than that brilliant work. Wish there was a second episode or something.

My viewpoint: Crystal is used to power up FTL engine, and the gene of that child is required to power up the crystal. Ministry capture those people and use them as tools to maintain the interstellar empire. Someone (driving bird ship) are finding that child for another purpose.

I must be in a seriously impatient mood, because that sunshine song killed this for me instantly, especially when it was still there while I'm trying to hear the person talking. I quit immediately. I mean this is the very first words of the film, and I can't hear them.

I love how the dude has her wait at the truck while he searches the bunker real fast like. She waits a few minutes, has a talk with her kid then takes him to piss. She walks over to the bunker which is only about 25 yards away and when she gets there the guy is just staring at the junker door then sayz there has to be another way in just as he opens the door he's been staring at for 5 minutes. Forget continuing, we need to force the story forward. I understand shorts are tuff because of the restraints but idk?

Full length! Where is the rest of this? Stop with the teasers, you're killing me :)

7:17 Me: *"Okay everybody hop back into the car. We're leaving!"*

Really good movie

Aaaah yes! The abandoned dish antennae at RAF Stenigot in Lincolnshire England. And what a surprise - it isn't in the usa!

Why a fighter jet would quack like an eagle or hawk? What tactical advantage this provides?

Smashin... lots of effort and very well done. All the best for a future production guys...

It would make for a great Hollywood blockbuster.

Well-done! Make a full-length video of this, please!

I REALLY want to see this as a full-length feature- perhaps a series!

Wait, what?

Many of these short films would make very good, long movies.

Please make a Part2, And anybody that watches CGI short fimls that has negative complaints.........well..take your ass to hollywood. THIS WAS GREAT!! Waiting for the next!!!!

Here is a spoilery honest review.. cinematography pretty good. Acting mostly really good.... mostly. Parents look NOTHING like the kid so that took me out of the story... it's like the directors were... well the kid has a unique look with his lips and curly hair. Most visual effects were good. The Bird ship or whatever it was was a cool concept but the 3D model they used for the last shot was terrible. No textures, no lighting, it looked like a 3D model you purchase on Turbo Squid for $30. The mom, best acting. Little hammy during the entire dad- daughter reunion piece. The dad pretty good. The fight between the half dead technician in the bunker was awful, AWFUL! pulling punches, terrible choreography... but the worst was the addition of the "slow motion" as he was electrocuted. *eye roll. The story was intriguing. Although... there wasn't a defined beginning-middle-end. Even short stories are supposed to have those. The beginning was fine, intriguing... kept me watching... the middle grew bland with the Father-Daughter speech and the Dad in the bunker looking for supplies... then the ending was awful and fell apart. I get there was some sort of "twist" with the Bird plane you thought was gonna be bad but then ended up good, but as an audience member I didn't care by that stage. Production value: 6/10 Acting 8/10 Production design 5/10 Visual Effects 7/10 Story... um, 7/10... started off good but fell flat.

Holy Cattle, what a cliffhanger!

Excellent vision, I like the story, now we need a part 2!

it is funny how many times i keep returning to this one ,is the future being told here or is it a different timeline or verse ?only you can decide that! never gets old watching, i think i have watched this at least 100 times if not more in the past few years, great job

I like the bird ship idea.

I was confused as to who the enemy was and the perponderance of technology with it,s imminent usages didn't help clear it up.

It wasn't the bad boys that found them. It was the good guys....they were rescued.😊

gee, the first twenty minutes of a movie I would have liked to have seen...

Well done, Mr. Scales. Was rivoted the whole time.

I didn't even realize 23 minutes had elapsed. Great movie, please send more.

same issue as previous 3 - - when you take the energy to write a script an get actors and directors and cameramen etc etc to act and show it all THE ENDING SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE INTACT! Be SHown to those4 who happily sat through it all the absolute minimal activity as THE FRIGGN ENDING!

This was amazing and I loved it! Just the right amount of lead in to a climax and ease down. This would make an amazing movie imho

AMAZING! I was so caught up, I didn't realize how much time had gone by. Excellent fx, acting. Scenery was ok. Need a part 2, or full movie!!!!

Now this I like! Great artwork!

If this idea got some bounce, could be a nice sci-fi adventure. Great effects, I liked it!

please make a movie of this short film plz, i love it.

Shakespearean Dilemma: - Dreams Come True or ... Real Things Become Dreams ??? - ... This is the Problem !!! ...

Pretty cool short but would love to see a part 2 or even a full movie. Has great potential!

That was excellent. I wish this could be made into a TV series to help flesh out the background more and to see what happens next.

This is like reading a book that was missing the first two pages and everything after the middle of chapter one, ie: possible potential, but a nothing burger at the moment.

Wow this was amazing even though it was only uploaded 3 minutes ago and I haven't watched it...

No bad judgement here. it was entertaining and that's what really counts. Thanks for the video

Dear Lord...Get this into full production immediately. I want more !

it would be so anticlimatic if ben started driving

Just stumbled across this excellent short. Yes, it would make a great movie if expanded upon. Well done cgi bros for posting this top quality short.

Very good! I want a full length movie!

Fabulous. Feature film? That would be nice. Story is reasonable, acting is outstanding, and music is perfect.

yeah, lets make the short until they get interested, then we end it muahahahaha nah ,just joking, cool short movie, make a sequel? :D

Wow, so good to see Shane Rimmer. My first memory of him is as Scott Tracy (voice) from Thunderbirds the 60's TV Series.

Great movie, short but leaves so much to the imagination and all good. Has potential to be a block buster. The phoenix aircraft coming in the end was superb.

I would definitely watch a full movie of this. Cleverly conceived and skilfully executed. I've recommended this short to all my students.

I'm halfway done and felt compelled to let you guys know that this is a tremendous mini-film. I'm really enjoying this; thoroughly gives me my sci-fi fix!

"DON'T TOUCH IT! IT'S PURE EVIL!" - Time Bandits

Nice...! This one should be a full movie...!

"Dad" has been in dozens and dozens of movies from the fellow asking Luke Skywalker if he wanted a new droid for his X-wing to the Captain of the US Nuclear Submarine in the James Bond film. Guy has been everywhere in films of the 60-80s.

Yes, deserves to be continued. It could have been called "New Hope". Looks great, well acted, compelling enough effects. Well done.

Bad ending, film seemed unfinished, like a joke with no punch line

Aged like fine wine.

Good start but good grief leaves you on a cliffhanger.

Nice special effects but what the hell was it all about?

That was a good preview The fighter kooks like a Rbo tech from SDF1

Fatal flaw: Supposed to be smart, but standing around pulling his while the reactor is overloading and the bad guys are inbound. He straight up doesn't deserve to survive, let alone have a wife and kids. Someone that self-absorbed would get left behind as a living booby-trap by my survival party.

Back story: Humankind discover mysterious crystals that enable FTL drives and they spread across the lightyears. Then the crystals start to fracture and fail, leaving colonies isolated by the vastyness of Space. Happens alot in SciFi books....

Uh.... What.... where is the rest of the movie?? It's a short... but even shorts.. have some kind of plot!!!!

What's with all the picayune judgment. It's a short film. A very well crafted and produced one at that. They most likely noticed most if not all of the shortcomings and/or things mistakes. Costs money to fix things post production you know. I'm sure they will take more into consideration if they get the opportunity to expand it. Why not just enjoy it for what it is?

Brilliant production. Post Hollyweird . . . this is the future of the film industry which I can say with a huge sigh of gratitude.

Okay , we start with a full length film . Let it run 45 minutes . Splice out 21 minutes . Throw that segment up on KZfaq . Yeah , that ought to work .

Yes I agree, Tell the Studio its a "Must Do Series"!