Sci-Fi Short Film "Rocketman" | DUST

Harry, a troubled young boy with a vivid imagination wants to fight the forces of evil like his television hero, the Star Ship Captain. When he meets the athletic but slightly awkward Jordan, the two boys set a plan in motion to defeat the forces of evil and save the day. Set in Melbourne in the late 1970‘s, this is the story of a suburban Space Captain, his Lieutenant, the Rocket they built and the heroes they become. "Rocketman" by Nicholas Colla Full Credits: Directed by: Nicholas Colla Screenplay by: Phil Enchelmaier Story by: Nicholas Colla Produced by: Chris Hocking Co-Produced by: Daniel Daperis & Nicholas Colla Director of Photography: Benjamin Hidalgo De la Barrera Production Designer: Nathan Wentworth Editor: Michael J Lutman Music by: Paul Dawkins Sound Design by: Sasha Zastavnikovic Costume Designer: Elissa Hullah Visual Effects: Eugene Richards Casting by: Lou Mitchell HARRY: Philip Manifavas JORDAN: Rory MacKenzie MOTHER: Gabriela Rose-Carter FATHER: Scott Major BULLYS: Ben Klarenaar, Gideon Aroni, Ethan Karpathy SCI FI MAN: Nicholas Colla SCI FI WOMAN: Lelda Kapsis 1st Assistant Director: Daniel Daperis 1st Assistant Camera: Caitlin Dooley 2nd Assistant Camera: Alli Flanagan Steadicam Operator: Glenn Clayton Stills Photographer: Michelle Leong Sound Recordist: Sam O’Reilly Gaffer: Richard Chapman Best Boy: John Erasmus Key Grip: Artie Manousakis Location Manager: Julian Bungate Illustrator: Nidhi Chanani Production Assistants: Lelda Kapsis, David Hocking Makeup: Rachel Echols Rocket Construction: Nathan Wentworth, Rennie Watson, Chris Hocking, Karen Mead, David Hocking, Nicholas Colla Grading Facility: Method Studios Colourist: Roslyn DiSisto Online Facility: The Refinery Flame Artist: Eugene Richards Post Producer: Freya Maddock Assistant Editor: John Erasmus Additional VFX: Chris Hocking, Michael Shanks End Credits: Martin Sharpe Rocket Rigging: Showtech Australia Head Rigger: Tiny Good General Manager: Robyn Good Pyrotechnics: ShowFX Pyrotechnician: Allan Spiegel Camera Rental: Inspiration Rentals Special Thanks: Cail Young, Pete Wells & Ben Plazzer Additional Camera Supplier: Ben’s Camera Hire Lighting Equipment Supplier: David & Chris Parkinson Sound Equipment Supplier: Samurai AV Special Thanks: Sam O’Reilly Grip Equipment Supplier: Artie Manousakis & Richard Turton Subscribe to the DUST and ALTER newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dChYXb Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aqc5vh #DUST #scifi #shortfilm About DUST: DUST presents thought-provoking science fiction content, exploring the future of humanity through the lens of science and technology. From timeless classics to cutting-edge movies, series, short films, and podcasts, DUST acquires, produces and distributes all content types. DUST is also available on Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, AppleTV, Fubo, IMDBTV, iOS, Peacock, Roku, Redbox, Samsung TV, Sling, STIRR, Tivo, Vizio, Xumo and 7Plus. On our OTT platforms, we offer cutting-edge and classic feature films, series, podcasts, and our entire shorts library. #TheFutureAwaits Subscribe to the DUST Newsletter: https://watchdust.com/newsletter/ Connect with DUST Website: http://www.watchdust.com Sign-up for DUST newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b_SKAz Watch DUST on your TV: Available on Roku, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Android TV...and more Watch more on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2amTSen Follow Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2aqYgtZ Follow Us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2amAhRt Listen to the DUST podcast: Apple: http://bit.ly/DUST-Audio Spotify: http://bit.ly/DUST-Spotify Stitcher: http://bit.ly/DUST-Stitcher Castbox: http://bit.ly/DUST-Castbox iHeart: http://bit.ly/DUST-iHeart About Gunpowder + Sky: Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats. https://www.youtube.com/watchdust

- What's this? - Hey, nice bike. - What's wrong, scared? (bell ringing) - What, you gonna go cry to your mummy? - Trash. (hateful mumbling) - Loser! - Come on, guys. (dramatic eerie music) (squeaking) (water running) (water dripping) (eerie music with violin) (scraping) (beeping) (clanging) (squeaking) - Dinner is almost ready, honey. - Thanks, mom. (dramatic music) - Get back! There's too many of them. (beeping) - Oh no. (indistinct mumbling) - [Captain] That way, go go go. (groaning) (beeping)

- [Woman] Captain! - [Captain] No! (electrical sounds) (car engine running) (car door slamming) (footsteps crunching) (screen door slamming) - [Man] Mary. Mary, come on, listen. Mary. Come on, I'm fine, okay? Just let me in. (banging) Mary! (banging) Open the door. Mary. (boys chanting) - Eat it, eat it, eat it! Come on, eat it! (boys chanting) Eat it, eat it, eat it! (muffled gong chime) - [Boys] Eat it, come on, eat it! Eat it! Eat it, come on! - [Boy] Ah, let's ditch this loser. - Dude! - Co

me on! - Come on, you didn't even try. - Whatever. (groaning) (beeping) - You okay? Come on. I'm not gonna bash you. What's your name? - Harry. - I'm Jordan. (boys screaming) (lasers shooting) - Get down, get down! - No! Destroy the whole army! (rapid gunshots) - There's too many! - All right then! - Oh no! I don't have enough. - There's too many of them! - Give me cover! (bombs exploding) Quick, hand me the grenades! - Alright then! We'll only go together! - Back up, it's super massive! (guns s

hooting) - An atomic bomb! We'll channel an atomic bomb! - Get down! (rapid explosions) - 30 seconds till launch! (guns shooting rapidly) - 10! - 10! - Nine! - Nine! - Eight! - Eight! - Seven! - Seven! - Six! - Six! Five, four, three, two, one! (slow motion gun shots) (waves crashing) (glass clattering) (indistinct yelling) (screaming) - Come on! What was that? - They must have initiated the self destruct sequence! - How long do we have? - 10 seconds. - [Captain] We have to move. - No! I can't l

eave them. - [Captain] We have to go! They're gone now. - [Alien] I-- - [Captain] I will protect you. (clattering) (grand soaring music) - [Harry] Sir, what do you think? - [Jordan] Yeah, I think it looks pretty close. (car approaching) I'd better leave. - Okay. Don't be late. (joyous orchestral music) (door opening) - What is it? - Shh. - [Mom] What? - You have to come see. (sighing) (sparkling music) (building suspenseful music) - [Jordan] Chief Officer Jordan, ready for duty, Captain. - Nice

work, Jordie. - [Jordan] System check is complete. We're ready to launch. - It's been an honor and a privilege. - Thank you, sir. (alarm blaring) (alarm blaring) (grunting) (banging) - Hey! What's going on out there? (alarm blaring) (suspenseful music) - Use it wisely. - Hey. You might get hungry. (alarm blaring) (knob jiggling) - [Dad] When I get out there-- - [Harry] Initiating launch protocol, 56897R. Thrusters engage. Radio check, over. - Over. (alarm blaring) - Countdown commencing. 10, nin

e, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two. (alarm blaring) One! (engines blasting) (triumphant orchestral music)

Comments

@zethraelofteldrassil3149

And he took his mom with him ... wonderful video!

@rlic9206

He took his mom away from the abuse. A loving son! Great story. Hope their will be more to continue this story.

@MultiMarat

I wish I had a rocket and a friend like that in my childhood. A beautiful film.

@lightcapmath2777

Loving short....Kind-a wanted to see the bullies get what was due....still a great short thank you. DVD:)

@oldmedic3216

This is great! Brings tears of joy for the Boy and Mom. I want more.

@beautifulfaith9367

This is such a very true reality that so many parents that know about hoping their children can save themselves and others from this world we live in !!!!!!! Thank you so much, it will be watched over many times by myself 🤗

@AndreBellCopywriter

Thank you for this flashback. I had not seen this beautiful story of rescue and protection. If only it were that easy for every young person to save his or her favorite parent from a violent adult.

@winstonp.prescott3845

WOW, just wanted to save his mom like any little boy would!

@dheerajsharma1787

Whenever I need a little bit of peace time, I come on this channel. And you guys never disappoint.

@TheRealMrCods

Awesome Australian short. 💖

@AcapulKero

Just wonderful! I remember my years when I was a kid.

@permiek

Love the Gerry Anderson UFO purple wigs

@RustyNeverSleepz

I can't tell you how many times I dreamt of escaping my father's wrath by building a rocket and taking off for space. Very nice short film. I enjoyed it

@michaelarrowood4315

Bravo!

@markbegley1564

that lad is a hero, fabulous flick

@uraltermosvar

I have tears of joy and emotion!

@qu4ttro0

It doesn't matter where it goes... It got away.

@MartinRomo100

I absolutely loved this video

@atmaramjadhav8227

Very lovely❤.