Sci-Fi Short Film 'Lost in the Sky' | DUST | Online Premiere

A lone rescue robot in a strange galaxy must reach a surviving astronaut before she's consumed by a looming black hole. A live-action space adventure made entirely with practical effects.

"Lost in the Sky" by Simon Öster

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After a long search in a strange galaxy, a lone rescue robot locates a surviving astronaut, but must reach her before she's consumed by a looming black hole. A live-action space adventure created entirely with practical effects using a water tank, a real robot and miniature models. Six years in the making, this is Simon Öster’s directorial debut. Winner of Méliès d'argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film 2023.

"Lost in the Sky" Credits:
Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Simon Öster
Writer & Producer: Kevin Gullberg
Co-Producer: Carl Lohman
VFX Supervisor: Jacob Danell
Composer: Martin Wave
Sound Editor: Gustav Landbecker

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[KojanFilm]

Hi everyone! Simon and Kevin here, director and producer of the film. Thanks so much for watching our six-year passion project!

As you might already know, the film was made entirely with practical effects - using a fish tank for the space images, a real robot, and miniature models. We'd love to answer any questions you have about the film or the process of making it!

We have a deep love for genre films with heart, and we hope that shines through. Greetings from Sweden!

[THATGuy]

I'm not crying, I just got DUST in my eye.

[hobosbro]

NO CGI. NO DIALOGUE. NO MISTAKES. Heck yeah. Absolute masterpiece.

[gogetmejuice]

I felt this to my soul. It was absolutely worth every minute of the 6 years. The love and dedication you guys poured into this shines through with so much poignancy. Thank you for sharing

[TonyHoover]

This small story has more impact than the majority of full length movies. Well done !

[Bakedbeansprout]

I can’t even believe this was made with no CGI, and it took 6 years of your 1 life to make. Not surprised at all, so much care has gone into this. I’m SO impressed, I would take this ANY DAY over churned out cgi. Please please don’t stop creating, we need you more than ever in a time that is losing all humanity. Made me tear up! ❤️ thank you.

[paris]

this little robot. i’m so obsessed with him. made me cry, SO BEAUTIFULLY MADE!

[sophdog]

The little guy finally got to be the hero that he always wanted to be.

[rickylow]

In 4 minutes audience knows the emotion and longing of the robot. I am no movie expert but I know what I like. I like this.

[kiranputhan]

Proof that passion and skill can outshine even the most advanced CGI, especially in this era of AI. Unbelievable work!

[TheKevgray]

No CGI, but able to convey emotion. Made by humans, viewed by humans, felt by humans. Wonderful, thank you.

[Chewbacca]

How can you show so much emotion with only two eyes made from led's? Beautiful!

[MrGhostyBX]

I am blown away, such a beautiful short film. I loved that no CGI or garbage AI was used.

[sofiamakarchuk]

It's hard to explain how happy I am that people are still making something out of their soul, even if it's harder and "not popular". It's beautiful.

Hard to imagine how it's possible to make without CGI, which makes it extremely valuable

Thank you!

[profrank]

Oh God! Why am I crying over a little robot that gets lost in a black hole?

[ben_halcyon]

I'm a grown man and this brought me to tears. The message of self sacrifice comes through so beautifully. Thank you for this masterpiece ❤

[mrpikachu]

Came here from the official Instagram promotion reel

[beautifulnightmare]

The little guy look like Wall-E and Eva's Kid. Still saving humanity, even when they became almost extinct

[JananiR-wwvr]

This brought me to tears. The way that little robot could portray emotions so beautifully. Awesome job!! All the 6 years of hardwork was so worth it and i loved every second of this gem. Everything felt so...organic. Real. This had something that the CGI could never produce. Thank you for creating this.

[Minimeister]

I am at a complete loss for words. This was beyond incredible.