Icarus | Sci-Fi Short Film (2017)

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When a Mars colony's communication satellite is damaged, Emilia Riley embarks on a seemingly harmless repair excursion. [Award winner and official selection in over 100 film festivals.]
| Production Company: Frame 48 (frame48.com) IG: ( / frame.48 )
| Production Program: Dodge College of Film & Media Arts (chapman.edu/dodge/)
Cast: Jason Tobias, Julia Farino, Thurston Hill, and Sean Burgos
Director: Tom Teller
Writer: Andrew Guastaferro
Producer: Michelle Evans
Cinematographer: Nico Aguilar
Art Department: Francesca Parodi, Nicole Ramirez, and Corinne DeLouise
Editor: Cole Wright
Sound Designer: Gerry Vazquez
Composer: Ryan Stratton
AWARDS:
MPSE Golden Reel Awards WINNER Best Sound Editing - Student
Sedona International Film Festival WINNER Best Student Film
Beaufort International Film Festival WINNER Best Student Film
Oneota Film Festival WINNER Best Student Narrative
BendFilm Festival WINNER Best Special Effects
River Bend Film Festival WINNER Best Actress
Twister Alley Film Festival WINNER Best College Film, Best Supporting Actress
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival WINNER Best Student Film, Best in Show
Fargo Fantastic Film Festival WINNER Best Sci-Fi
International Lions Short Film Competition WINNER Best Director
Super Geek Film Festival WINNER Best Student Film
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival WINNER Best Mini-Feature
MisCon International Short Film Festival FINALIST
Comicpalooza Film Festival WINNER Best VFX
F3 Frankly Film Fest WINNER Best of Fest
Watersprite Awards NOMINEE Cinematography, Editing, Music, Production Design, Sound Editing
College Television Awards NOMINEE Best Music Composition
All American High School Film Festival WINNER Best Narrative Short (College)

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@jbirdmax 3 жыл бұрын

This is why they would never send a mother and her only son on a Mars mission. but the acting was fantastic! Somebody get this man a tissue. and an Oscar.

@halo13del 4 жыл бұрын

These Dust scifi shorts are more engaging, entertaining, and thought provoking than most of the multimillion dollar spfx movies Disney creates nowadays...

@misterperez459 5 жыл бұрын

The little robot stole the show.

@sphinxrising1129 5 жыл бұрын

Wally ripoff😑

@brettb9194 5 жыл бұрын

but how does the robot fly while the meat bags are still using rockets?

@ronin47-ThorstenFrank 5 жыл бұрын

Cuteness factor as high as Clptr4p.

@theunveileressreginaecaeli5772 4 жыл бұрын

I know....stole my 💓

@run1492 3 жыл бұрын

Disney's everywhere

@jeffreyAferguson 3 жыл бұрын

The pure and raw emotion portrayed in this film had tears in my eyes by the end, in a brief 19 minutes this film managed to convey the thrill and adventure of space, the love of a family, the fear of the unknown and the grief of loss, I say to the Creators of this short film bravo! 5 stars!

@marktalley5885 5 жыл бұрын

There are no words! From another son that misses his dear mother, the second strongest person he's ever known. Thank you.

@johnk1639 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand how someone so emotionally unstable would be allowed on a mission like this.

@theartofbanana 5 жыл бұрын

yeah, i really dont get why these short movies are always that over emotional. its just not realistic

@randyhutchinson9910 5 жыл бұрын

John Keig he wouldn't

@hilaryc3203 5 жыл бұрын

They live on mars, he's a technician...he had to do a job. They live in a colony on another planet where still, no one is perfect. :)

@LeonidSaykin 5 жыл бұрын

who installed sarcastic chip on a robot?

@fredweller1086 5 жыл бұрын

The mission had a quota for snowflakes.

@stephenbeskalo9705 2 ай бұрын

He was afraid to go because it was to dangerous but had no problem sending his Mom to do it. Real man

@nelsongonzalez9288 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a 270 pound guy with tattoos that always did hard labor and never lost a fight in my life. I’m sitting here balling my eyes out over this masterpiece. I think it was the music and the acting skills of Chris that puts these millionaires mainstream overhyped actors to shame. I’d like to see more of Chris.

@jimblack5726 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nelson, you ball away mate. What matters is that you appreciate a great film - Man hug

@jimblack5726 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nelson, Try a shorty called "This Is Andromeda - Oh Yeah - Keep the tissues handy.

@robrichards7232 2 ай бұрын

Loved it, now thats a movie!

@roberts.3055 4 жыл бұрын

#1 Reason why it's a bad idea to have family members working together in a high stress environment. His actions could have jeopardized the entire mission..

@holdtrue2021 4 жыл бұрын

💯😉✨

@TheWyoCoyote 6 жыл бұрын

They are still using DeWalt cordless out in the future. Awesome. I need to buy stock.

@henryrollins9177 4 жыл бұрын

Buy brushless...!

@xofcenter5576 4 жыл бұрын

Peak technology.

@WillDanceAlone2U 4 жыл бұрын

Or get into more loving relationships, where stocks is not all you see. You pick.

@xofcenter5576 4 жыл бұрын

@@WillDanceAlone2U You win the award for least self aware comment of the year. Bonus for misspelling the insult.

@CR-ng5cl 3 жыл бұрын

Better than a Mikita, American made power tools ftw

@ShortwickCreations 6 жыл бұрын

My internal geek is upset that he didn't put the thermal paste on the processor before screwing on the heatsink.

@patman0250 6 жыл бұрын

it doesn't need it in an atmosphere colder then the Antarctic..

@ProteusTG 6 жыл бұрын

LOL me too. And he called it an internal relay.

@nothingsurprisesmeanymore 6 жыл бұрын

I think it's funnier that they are still using 2010 technology in what's probably 2080 could you imagine using 1940's technology now in an expedition to the moon. Lol

@littledenny12 6 жыл бұрын

shut up gek

@Djrodw 6 жыл бұрын

My internal geek was thinking... Mars is frozen... why even install a heatsink.

@will_Iam61 6 жыл бұрын

Good stories, real stories, are about people. No special effect or flashy landscape will ever substitute for that. This was exceptionally well told. A real gem and not that common anymore.

@Space-Diver 4 жыл бұрын

In zero-G tears don't run down your face, they get stuck to your eyes making you unable to see. So if you ever find yourself in space with a helmet on, don't you even think about crying and stay calm because sweat works the same way.

@thatsomefluff1049 6 жыл бұрын

The ending theme fits so well with space atmosphere, it reminds me of being alone isolated in space after some drastic event, with no hope left, but overcoming yourself

@sidoftheid496 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful acting and excellent story telling. Mainstream movies could learn a thing or two from the likes of this. Brilliant !

@lesau.9205 6 жыл бұрын

Real movie quality. Excellent acting. And I cut onions and my eyes are burning and tearing. This short hit on all the emotional levels along with filming and acting. It’s definitely a winner and 3 thumbs up Thank you. I miss my mom

@BobbedMcBob 3 жыл бұрын

I miss mine too, so so much! 😢🤧😥

@MaxieWolfe 4 жыл бұрын

Great, loved it, if a telespectator can feels the emotions of the actor by default, then it’s well made, thank you and I’m sorry for your loss

@swishavilleswishamane1406 5 жыл бұрын

Im bout to go wake my mom up at 5am and hug her after seeing this. LOVE U MOM.

@pauls5745 3 жыл бұрын

well deserved of all the awards this short has gotten. so much was packed into such a short time; I really enjoyed every minute

@erl7466 6 жыл бұрын

flawed, beautiful, relatable. this is what art is. i loved this.

@zigzagqueen5427 5 жыл бұрын

Omg.. This really got to me. There's nothing like losing your mom. Things are just never the same. This touched me, where it hurts. Great film!

@coreyfellows9420 5 жыл бұрын

The sequence of him pulling himself along the side of that ship on his way to his mother truly created a sense of weightlessness for me as a viewer....well fucking done....the whole weightlessness sequence was awesome.

@aliciashanks5239 4 жыл бұрын

Totally freaked me out!

@-bibliolab 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful story, that brings me back to the great sci-fi stories by Robet Heinlein, Arthur Clarke and alikes, no evil monsters, no hyperblasters, just small humans in great Space... Very well done!

@jayhansen9705 2 жыл бұрын

A true short and not just a trailer. All the elements of a real story including resolution. Great job.

@sirleviatandoom 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to tell my mom right now that I love her, spectacular, thank you.

@globalclimate4744 4 жыл бұрын

Excellant production, actors, cgi and little bonding script & camera time, well edited and presented. cheers

@driifuz 3 жыл бұрын

That was superb. The attention to detail and acting where as good as, if not better than most full length Hollywood movies. 10/10

@4b3l61 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best short sci-fi films I seen 👏👏 to the makers love the ending

@DLJohnsonHonourofKings 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Sci-Fi shorts are straight and to the point. Action with an emotional ending. Nice.

@everydaythinks 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this short 2 years ago and I still watched it again today in 2020.

@orovis 6 жыл бұрын

Great story telling.. everything just works together in time. Congrats to everyone who worked to produce this movie. You should be proud of this fine work.

@brucesotelo219 6 жыл бұрын

Tears falling down in outerspace? AMAZING!!

@eL-mr__Mario 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - Outstanding work ! ! What a Great Effort ! !

@starfed64 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliance is all I got... I mean all you got... or all y’all got! Makes me want to stand up and say... thanks mom. RIP

@modusop8 6 жыл бұрын

OMG that just destroyed me , I cant even imagine loosing my mom, very well done

@Alexandria197 5 жыл бұрын

I have to agree, the acting was really well done on this one!!

@dyadicaxiom3535 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. Well done. Very emotional and moving. The Acting in this was superb. A great short story and film worth watching, and probably one of the best I have seen in a long time. Great Job. Thank you.

@rmbkman 5 жыл бұрын

This was EXCELLENT!!!! Right down to the music!

@carabidus 6 жыл бұрын

This was superb! Far too many scifi shorts are just technology demos with virtually no story or character development. This one really stands out.

@vincemartinez171 3 жыл бұрын

A beginning, middle and ending! Rare for a short film not to leave you guessing for the where , what or why at the end. Thanks for the entertainment !

@donaldbennett3773 4 жыл бұрын

Message the subject of life is a precious one especially for those who want to hold onto the one they love. We never see death coming it will come it will grab a hold of you with both hands it can drag you down to your knees. Love so powerful.. As always sending love to all and all yours from Michigan USA.. Thank you for putting a good flick together like this.. Truthful in life .can't hide from it..

@yfzhangphonn 4 жыл бұрын

The actor can win an Oscar, he makes me forget he is acting.

@scottconwell2146 4 жыл бұрын

Utterly gut-wrenching! Utterly believable! Utterly great! In 20-some minutes you've put together something that has beauty, sadness, pain, warmth, humor! Utterly well done!

@perpetualengine 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked how Icarus was not a more advanced flying technology, but a man trying learning the balance between fear and freedom.

@Sugarbabys 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this short very much, I could see this being a longer film. But this just wet my appetite for more.

@RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, well told story, thanks for the upload

@WhiteStone21475 5 жыл бұрын

The commanders ship taking off was beautiful.

@mikelashewitz260 5 жыл бұрын

You tore my heart out with this one.

@ubiquitousbaker5562 6 жыл бұрын

when your parent(s) die it is your past you are losing, when a child dies, it is your future.

@nini1957 6 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic! Thank you!!

@MyelinProductions 5 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT!!!!! Very Good Icarus Team!

@vrch07256732 6 жыл бұрын

Very moving Story. + Perfect effects = excellent Job. Thank for this.

@cds162 5 жыл бұрын

so this guy is ok sending his mother on a repair mission, that he refuses to go on.. nice guy

@jamesbonde4470 4 жыл бұрын

Could be that she agrees that his phobia would endanger the mission.

@bkjan4282 4 жыл бұрын

the mother was by far the better astonaut

@UNIT9TV 4 жыл бұрын

Epic ... unlike some others I dont care some of the "science" was off i was thoroughly entertained. if I wanted science-science instead of science-fiction I'd have watched a documentary! Well done to all involved!

@anthemgunaether2914 4 жыл бұрын

UNIT9TV Agreed. And that weightlessness part of this film was amazing!

@UNIT9TV 4 жыл бұрын

@@anthemgunaether2914 100% loved it.

@Alexandria197 6 жыл бұрын

Imagine that being made into a full length movie, the effects were award winning, as you could see. The acting was very good, too, it really carries you along as a great overall film.

@MunkeeLuv24 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story, great execution, professional grade cgi, a lot id big budget films can't nail down their effects yet this one is flawless. A++ SERIOUSLY WELL DONE!

@SnowWalker1 3 жыл бұрын

I love sentient robots with a personality. They're like genius adolescents.

@freakyold 6 жыл бұрын

Two things: 1. This is the coolest robot since K-2SO. It does funny banter, has a very expressive "face", and it even plays got-you-last. 2. It seems perfectly natural for a guy with a man-bun to let his Mommy go on the most dangerous missions so HE doesn't have to go!

@patman0250 6 жыл бұрын

that's what I was thinking !! if I was that fucking worried about my moms safety id go instead of her in a fucking heart beat no fucking question about it. I may not show it but when it comes down to it id do anything for my mother id go to hell and back for her !! and she even wanted him to go for her and he was such a pussy about it and just stayed behind where its safe ! and there he is crying like a little manbun bitch its all your fault manbun!! that's the only thing I didn't like about this !!

@coodaman 6 жыл бұрын

You're projecting again, lil man.

@valken666 6 жыл бұрын

And that's why men do 94% of dangerous jobs. I wouldn't let any old woman do this.

@SanbaiSan 6 жыл бұрын

She even said it was a simple routine repair mission - implying that it would be a great "first flight" so to speak, for someone who had never done it. It wasn't supposed to be dangerous at all, just accidents happen.

@julieboys8194 6 жыл бұрын

SanbaiSan im sure she was happy no parent wants to lose their child.

@k1ngdxpe520 6 жыл бұрын

There was a lot of non-spoken references from the movie Gravity. The score and traveling from one vessel to another. It was not a bad film and it did bring tears to my eyes. Believable acting and significant effects. Definitely a great film worth have a prequel and sequel. 9/10. Great Job.

@TALLPUP 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, truly a work of art! Beautiful! So much, so well done, in only 20 mins... it seemed twice as long. Thank you very much!

@xetaprime 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@rooksbailey2111 6 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly good! It reminded me of the "good stuff" from the Golden Era of sci fi where space wasn't just populated by Kirk-like action heroes, but by flawed, flesh and blood humans. This short was an all too rare example of the human side of space exploration. Well done! And the visuals were quite nice as well! Would love to see a sci-fi anthology series come to TV that had such material as this flick.

@splashpit 6 жыл бұрын

Scott T unfortunately the powers that be think we need overpriced CG !

@alabamajrb5534 6 жыл бұрын

CG has nothing to do with what Scott was referring to.

@alabamajrb5534 6 жыл бұрын

Scott T What Golden Era? What years were these? The 50's, 60's, 70's etc. all had 'kirk-like' action heroes.

@michaelmills9105 6 жыл бұрын

Wasn't sure why I liked it. But that's it, the human condition. Introducing our fallible nature, gives the tale, the real feel.

@kufujitsu 6 жыл бұрын

"Golden Era"? I don't think there is a Golden Era. Every decade has it's "serious" sci fi & it's "action heroes". There's room enough for both in my book. I like my Starship Troopers, Predator, & Alien films as much as I do the Blade Runner, 2001, & Annihilation films. The Golden Era is a myth perpetuated by older fans who are trying to keep the films of their youth relevant - there's no need for it. If the film is any good, then it will live - hell, people still talk about how good "Metropolis" was for it's time, & when was that one made.....?

@anthonyweisse9758 11 ай бұрын

The acting in this short by all was really incredible! Everything about this shirt was the best! A must watch!!

@mbp1652 2 жыл бұрын

Well that was just heart-wrenching. Very nicely done thank you

@DrachenGothik666 4 жыл бұрын

Is no one else going to mention the little robot flipping the bird at the guy at the console for not fist-bumping him after his human? Had me re-watching that bit just to be sure I actually SAW that. I had to keep from cackling like a freak so I wouldn't wake my wife. LOL

@stevie-ray2020 3 жыл бұрын

....or the fact that the robot looks a bit like Marvin the Martian from Warner Bros cartoons?

@GaveMeGrace1 6 жыл бұрын

That was good. Really well done. Beautiful acting and story telling and believable yet unobtrusive effects. Thank you

@scankhunt4206 5 жыл бұрын

the helmet seal was shit

@ltdees2362 Жыл бұрын

...a most worthwhile 20 minutes of emotional roller-coaster...believable and well done...

@kevinhughes6739 2 жыл бұрын

Believable, solid script very well acted and beautifully filmed.

@25patberk 4 жыл бұрын

They would never send a mother and son on a mission together. Emotions could and would compromise the mission.

@bkjan4282 4 жыл бұрын

if it had been father and son would you say the same thing, probably not. the mother was by far the better astonaut

@gmc7298 3 жыл бұрын

@@bkjan4282 rational should beat emotional 100% wrt choosing individuals & combinations / teams there is no time for emotion in space ... perhaps in 100 years time add a touch

@sirpercival4731 6 жыл бұрын

This beats anything those "scientology" actors do !

@AddFilmmedia 5 жыл бұрын

Technically an outstanding production! Audio production outstanding! Performing acting outstanding! Over all atmosphere, outstanding! Music, outstanding supportive to the story! Lighting on set, outstanding and consisting with story! Well done! ...And a Grass Valley vision mixer! As it should be! ❤😃

@nicerperson1 6 жыл бұрын

Cried my eyes out - very believable acting just pulled me in.

@Dawn82 4 жыл бұрын

An Astronaut on Mars with all that technology was still just using a dependable old DeWalt screw driver!!!

@WH4TH3F0X 4 жыл бұрын

Product placement 😉

@jamesbonde4470 4 жыл бұрын

Why don't you know? NASA spent MILLIONS to develop a ball point pen that would work in near zero G. The Russians issued PENCILS. Use WHAT WORKS.

@beijaflor9313 4 жыл бұрын

@James Bonde, haha I was going to say that and saw your comment, oh well, I'm only five moths late lol.

@arbjful 4 жыл бұрын

Those panels look dodgy...don't they need protection from dust and ions...

@mkivy 5 жыл бұрын

Gr8 work...this is so impressive.!

@MrCros1970 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that was heart wrenching, great film had all the elements to keep the audience captivated, well done

@BobbedMcBob 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding cast, dialog, acting, production, directing. Very very good! Better than a lot of “hit” movies released in theaters. Wow...😢

@lennyfilms6351 6 жыл бұрын

Great work guys. Such a high standard of work.

@bpetnoi1472 4 жыл бұрын

I must agree with the commenter below in "How did such an emotionally unstable and fearful person ever get a job in space?". Also it appears that people have figure out anti-gravity for the small red robot, but they are still using chemical boosters to get off Mars into orbit? Talk about obvious contradictions of technical ability. It is sort of like two caveman sitting in a cave, hence the name, where one is carving out a stone wheel and the other is mounting a Goodyear radical on his cart.

@grahamlong8701 3 жыл бұрын

Hot mom 😍

@stevebird4278 3 жыл бұрын

NEEEERRRRRDDDDD! :) Just enjoy it for what it was FFS.

@vheyney 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing actor. Lots of good refs to the martian and interstellar, the score when the pod is leaving the planet is amazing!

@CosmicOneEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Now, for Icarus and his ascent into the heart of new born star, and what is really found within it's core! Bravo! Cosmic1

@haroldream3270 4 жыл бұрын

Icarus is one of the best short films I've seen in a long time. The emotional ending brought me to tears. I and my late father were astronaut trainers. So it had a special meaning to me as well .

@shanemiller6982 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@robstammers7149 5 жыл бұрын

Despite some over observant comments below, I was drawn into this exceptional film, beautifully crafted, directed, and acted. Thank you.

@shamgartruth1449 4 жыл бұрын

This was a touching and painful story. BRAVO! I'm thankful a tragedy like this could never happen.

@nobody6546 4 жыл бұрын

Shamgar Truth Hey Shamgar! Laughed at your comment- just wondered if you are on the Young Side? Cause don’t worry... There always Have & Will be “ Tragedies “ in Life, Right? (Especially with countless Alternate Universes everywhere!) Great acting & film quality too Really make the difference, for me at least. Later gator! Chris in NYC

@elizabethgaspodnetich4322 6 жыл бұрын

Well done! So sad though. I love these short stories, keep 'em coming!

@ms.lauren6219 6 жыл бұрын

OMG I CRIED SO MUCH...😔😢😢😞😟🙁 great film, i never had a close relationship with any of my parents, but if i did i would have felt the same pain as he did when he was watching that last video, and even though i will never experience the love of a parent i can only imagine how amazing and awful it would have been, amazing to have had such a loving parent/s but awful if they died and to lose that connection. But it was an amazing film it really made me cry a lot.

@laurentien00 6 жыл бұрын

I find this short move and superb piece sci-fi. Well done. I just wish you find funding to do more.

@MicrobyteAlan 6 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Good effects. No over acting. Smoothly written. Good little story.

@EvaWright Жыл бұрын

Oh man, at the end I was on the edge of my seat. I love and miss you forever mom.

@toolegittoquit_001 6 жыл бұрын

Pentiums made it to Mars ! Awesome

@danbeuscher9679 5 жыл бұрын

And without thermal compound!

@VonSC2 4 жыл бұрын

This was really impressive...you made me care more about what happens to these characters than most multi-million dollar features do, all in less than 20 minutes. I got the feels! Top casting and performances, story and production values all around

@nickbroadhurst2050 6 жыл бұрын

World class! Great idea, good story, acting, casting, filming and the whole works.

@shamgartruth1449 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, great effects, excellent casting, superb acting and camera work...ummmm.....WOW!

@KRhetor 6 жыл бұрын

Reminded me a lot of Ben Bova and Geoffrey Landis's stories.

@peterruiz6117 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Real space helmets ? Looks great. The robot is genious and loveable. BUT...An astroNUT afraid of heights/ rocket fire / ?? But great "scream-through-launch". Loved this pic.

@philliprussell2146 4 жыл бұрын

But you don't fly a ship in an EVA suit.

@vinceg1094 6 жыл бұрын

Just... wow. Someone will be making full-length films very soon if not already.

@onepercentile Жыл бұрын

Perfect film. Everything was just right. Nothing out of place from fabulous.

@christopherdirham8340 4 жыл бұрын

I'd never let my mother do something dangerous in my stead.

@bkjan4282 4 жыл бұрын

the mother was by far the better astonaut

@julesmasseffectmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you personally I would use my mother to clear mine fields by running thru them to avoid the gunfire I would spray at her just so she could clear a path for the dog to have crap on fresh grass.

@OM0ET 6 жыл бұрын

17:21 sorry, but the tears never falling down in the outer space...

@meowmeowmeow594 6 жыл бұрын

OMOET it is a movie...

@NoNo-jk5ij 6 жыл бұрын

Awwww!! Good one, I missed that, nice catch! 👍💧⬆️

@NoJusticeNoPeace 5 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily an error. Surface tension would cause the tears to stick to his skin in the absence of movement, and capillary action would draw them over his face.

@andrewb4470 5 жыл бұрын

OMOET Nonsense. His tears are not in outer space, they are inside his space suit and would roll down his cheeks normally.

@jonathanhead302 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew B no they wouldn’t. Just because there is air, doesn’t mean they roll down. There is no gravity in his space suit. Tears would ball up around his eyes. This was proved as a science experiment on the International space station with Commander Chris Hatfield