Sci-Fi Short Film 'Falling Lights' | DUST | Online Premiere

A grumpy old man’s quiet life is disrupted when a bright light crashes in his yard, revealing an alien baby—forcing him to confront his loneliness and decide whether to care for it or turn away.

"Falling Lights" by Nicolas Habermann

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An elderly man, known for his grumpy and reclusive nature, lives a quiet, isolated life in a small, rural town. His days are routine, marked by solitude and a deep-seated loneliness that he stubbornly refuses to acknowledge.

One evening, his monotonous existence is abruptly interrupted when a mysterious bright light streaks across the sky and crashes into his backyard. Investigating the source of the disturbance, he discovers an alien baby nestled within the wreckage. The sight of the helpless, otherworldly infant initially terrifies him, shaking the very foundation of his orderly world.

Despite his initial inclination to ignore the strange being, the man's sense of responsibility and curiosity begin to take hold. As he struggles with his decision, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the alien child, who needs care and protection. This unexpected encounter forces the old man to confront the deep loneliness that has defined his life for so long.

In the end, the old man realizes that this alien baby, so different yet so vulnerable, has given him a second chance at life. He decides to care for the child, opening his heart to the possibility of love and companionship once more. Through this extraordinary encounter, the man finds the courage to break free from his past and step into a future filled with hope and newfound connection.

"Falling Lights" Credits:
Nicolas Habermann
Mathias Habermann Sr. (Lead Actor)
Matthias Habermann Jr.
Eveline Habermann
Kristin Habermann
Volkmar Gebhardt
Jolanta Ochmann
Sonja Welzig
Dane Scott

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[nicohaab]

Hello, my name is Nicolas, and I’m the director and writer of Falling Lights. I’m thrilled to have my film featured on Dust. I’m incredibly proud of my 92-year-old grandfather, who stars in the film, and I’m so grateful that he has recovered from his accident. I look forward to your questions and challenge you to find the one shot where a stunt double is used instead of the lead actor! Can you spot it?

[thelyricologist]

Congrats to you, but even more congrats to your Grandfather - may he live long in health and happiness. 🙂

[NutmegRose]

I loved seeing your grandpa! What a warm loving smile. Thanks for the great show :) And yes we need more! The shenanigans these two get into will be a wonderful world!

[kelvinbigwood]

Awesome job. I can see influences from E.T., Superman, and Cocoon. Your grandfather did a great job.

[musicmoon]

This is the one that's making me share it with my friends.

[joylee]

Good acting would have liked to see more.

[jameskrul]

The suspenseful music had my heart pounding. Well done. I'm interested in seeing how the old boy cares for the kid.

[alanw]

That was fantastic, we need more of this story.

[beautifulfaith]

How nice to watch this, hoping you will do a part 2, and your grandfather is perfect for the part he did, kinda doubtful but knew he had to help. Really enjoyed this 👏👏👏👏
🐾🐾 Texas

[rainesonne]

Loved it, but it was too short! Your grandfather is perfect for the role!

[TonimaroniBeKindToAnimals]

Very nice. Your grandfather did an awesome job. How fortunate you both are ❤

[ARWest-bpyb]

Very nicely done, a lot was said without any dialogue. It would be nice to see the whole story!👍👍

[alexz]

The thing that stood out more to me in this film was the soundtrack. I thought it was very well put together.

[osmia]

This was so good! Your lead actor rules!

[lifeisgood]

Thought provoking, thank you for sharing.

[nsjx]

Real nice. Loved everythingxaboutvthe setting and all the shots with the elderly gentleman. He did fantastic. Real nice interior design as well. He seemed extremely happy to have a new companion ;) Good work!

[boblawblaw]

I enjoyed that. Your grandfather looks like a sweet man.
Will there be a part 2 to this ? Or do you have something else in the works ? Any plans for a full feature film ?

[sorinavila]

At Last i know where the babies come from

[philipjacobs]

I liked the work, a followup would certainly be welcomed.

[Russellgbarrie]

Was the Stunt double when Gramps grabbed the hat, it was very quick Movement