Sci-Fi Short Film "OVERCLOCKED: Origins" | DUST
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Published 2024-04-15
"OVERCLOCKED: Origins" by Nathan Ellis
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Several thousand years into the future, Earth's natural resources are nearly depleted, forcing humanity to venture beyond the boundaries of our solar system to terra-form and harvest new worlds. Due to such rapid expansion, the frontier regions have become unstable and dangerous. Ava Huxley, an orphan-turned-former military special operative, is one of the few brave souls to face this challenge with her foster father, Hank Huxley -- both combat vets-turned-freelance miners. After a cave mining excursion on a particularly desolate desert moon, Mordos, they encounter a mysterious group of nomadic outlaws, who murder Hank in cold blood, Ava barely escaping with her life. One month later, Ava is at rock bottom after yet another failed attempt at therapy. Giving into her impulses, she ends up taking matters into her own hands and prepares to return to Mordos to kill as many of the nomadic outlaws as possible -- a suicide mission of sorts. After crossing paths with a fledging young cargo pilot , Jade Starunner, Ava convinces her to give her a ride back to the site of her father's death under false pretenses. Upon arrival, Ava admits her true motive and bargains with Jade to return in a few days. Overwhelmed, Jade refuses and abandons Ava, who ultimately succumbs to her fate and faces the violent nomads head on -- but, in a twist of fate, Jade has returned to help, only to have her ship shot-down in the process, leaving the two of them stranded and surrounded by the gang. With their budding connection having rekindled hope in themselves and their futures , they decide to face this new world together, one step at a time.
"OVERCLOCKED: Origins" Credits:
CAST -
Catherine Pham as Ava Huxley (LEAD)
Chandni Shah as Jade Starrunner
Max Thayer as Hank Huxley
Christopher Saphire as Therapist
Judy Nazemetz as Admin Clerk
Kim Ellis as Angry Patron
George Cambio as Fuel Rat
Ian McClellan as Nomad Warrior
Anette Puskas as Exotic Cyborg
George Cambio & Patrick Caberty as Feature Background
Rex McCarrell as Nomad Voices
CREW:
Writer / Director / Producer
Nathan Ellis
Associate Producer
Kim Ellis
Casting Director
Kim Ellis
Production Manager
Ian McClellan
Director of Photography
Auden Bui
Senior Technical Advisor
Brett Pipher
Second Camera Operator
Corey Parsons
Jib Camera Operator
Brett Pipher
1st Assistant Camera
Jorge Gomez
Gaffers
Gabe Sandoval
Sebastian Kolderup-Lane
Swing Grip & Electric
Evan Papadakis
Sound Mixer
Sandra Joen Perez-Tejeda
Hair & Makeup Artist
Alyssa Holobrook
Costume Designer
Paige Drainey
Wardrobe Assistant
Kim Ellis
Props Coordinator
Kim Ellis
Editor
Nathan Ellis
Assistant Editor / DIT
Austin Ziprick
Sound Designer / Editor
Nathan Ellis
Colorist
Nathan Ellis
Legend Locations Director of Permit Services
Joshua Mingo
Casting Support Services
Breakdown Services
LA County Department of Parks and Recreation
Sarah Brewer
Ashley Verde
LA County Sheriff's Department
Platinum Pro Portables
Maria Guzman
Special Effects Unlimited
Pam Elliott
Vidcam
Spencer Dubaich
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All Comments (21)
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Many thanks to DUST for featuring our passion project on their platform and to all of you folks for checking it out -- this is a live-action introduction / setup / hook to our pre-existing "machinima" series made entirely in the space sim, "Star Citizen" -- with all characters and storylines being entirely original creations, although the world was modified into one of our own creation for this live action version. This short was produced in just two days, using donation funds from one of our amazing fans. We filmed at the iconic Vasquez Rocks (Star Trek) and a state-of-the-art Unreal 3D studio (LA Castle Studios). The original machinima series this is based on and other related creations can be viewed at EE Studios, here on YouTube. Thanks for watching!
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Loved the android protagonist. The actress really nailed that expressionless, robotic, monotone demeanor in a way you rarely see when real people play automatons. She hit it out of the park with this performance! Can't wait to see more! The whole thing was like one 30 second teaser trailer evenly spread out over 18 minutes, and just as thrilling.
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I should buy stock in Steyr Arms. Apparently they will still be in business in 2253.
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I was looking all over my house for a cricket during her therapy session...
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Thought the thumbnail was showing a Firefly for a sec...πβ€
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Wowβ¦ This was SO GOOD! More like this. Pleeeeeease πππ
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This is truly one that needs to be continued. It left right before a pivotal scene. I would love to see a part 2.
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Cool little piece. Tricky covering much of an arc on a minimal budget but interesting and quirky characters make it work. Catherine Pham carried it very well with a great and fierce look. Think she has a promising future as an actress. And the Temu shop masks for respirators were hysterical. Have one in my garage and no, it don't filter much so good thing Mordos was breathable!
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That weapon would definitely be an antique. Bullets worth more than Gold.
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Beautifully made short! Definitely deserves to made into a greater story!! π
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Darn it, left us hanging! That'll be an interesting film...cheers!
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guess those hating on this are not familiar with the Star Citizen machinima and the saga that is about to unfold...
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Was looking for Kirk fighting the Gorn.
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This was awesome π I really enjoyed it and canβt wait for more. Well done to all involved π
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This would make for a great series. Really enjoyed it.
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Cool to see this come out of Machinima. Awesome work! πΊ
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This was great to watch with Pops, we loved it!!!!
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Thank you DUST for sharing with us. You guys are awesome
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What a great job getting me lost in the world of the movie! Super impressed with the effects as well.
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"That's mah girl." π
