Sci-Fi Short Film: 'Robert' | DUST

A humble domestic servant awaits the return of his loved ones...

"Robert" by Jonathan Irwin

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More About "Robert":
A glimpse into the future of our technological friends: The ROB 9000, waits for his family. Focusing on the robot's self-awareness, loneliness and dog-like love of his owners, the film evokes sympathy for this humble hunk of metal.

"Robert" Credits:
Written & Directed by Jonathan Irwin

Produced & Production Managed by Spencer Friend

Director of Photography
Aaron Reid

Focus Puller
Simon Lakos

Gaffer
Lee Parfitt

Electrician
Dax Sharkey

Starring
Luna, Kylah & Tiah

Editor, CG and VFX
Jonathan Irwin

Special Thanks to
Peter Moore
Movietech
The Mill

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[olencone]

I was expecting a dark "everyone is dead and he's still going" kind of story -- was glad to see it was more of a slice-of-life instead ^_^ Very nice -- a simple and heartfelt story!

[Pat-zu]

I've had a difficult time to feel deeply and honestly in recent time. This beautiful short video made me tear up, I just want to hug the little guy. Amazingly created.

[rickbiessman]

This has got to be one of the cutest, most beautiful sci fi shorts I’ve ever seen! Making a robot relatable without accidentally making it silly is pretty difficult IMO. Robert...? I wanna see more of him!

[obtusenesss]

The robot's longing for humans and nature is adorable. Perfect music too.

[whatgamesweplay]

I kept waiting for the sad/dark/stark revelation. You don't expect wholesome content from DUST

[mar-ni]

I could have sworn I just watched a John Lewis Christmas advert!
Very well done!

[ferdinandocoluccelli]

Very beautiful. This adorable robot looks more human than many people 💓
Thanks and kudos.

[JamesDecker]

Cute Robot + Emotional Music = More Please!

[shreyadhurde]

Yes always remember there is someone waiting for you at home when you are gone ...for someone you are there everything ❤️

[iandelahoussaye]

I love the feel good nature of this short film.

[westphaliaphilosopher]

This was excellent. I'm still thinking about that little guy, and wondering where he is and if he's ok. I really wish I knew the rest of the story.

[Sebastianmaz]

That was very good & short. Almost had a tear well up in my eyes. Robert waiting for his family to arrive. Reminds me of my pets.
I like how he vacuumed as an afterthought in between looking around for family members. 👍🏻😁

[sethc]

Thanks to everyone who made this short film, I wouldn't mind a ROB 9000. Many thanks to DUST as well for a happy ending for a change, when the lights flashed across the windows I thought it was missiles. Started thinking poor Robert his family is gone and he's left all alone. Are there more happy ending shorts to come?

[jamesmitchell]

Just a awesome story. I would love to see a longer movie with this little robot. I love Robert the Robot.

[n.d.risley]

Difficult not to fall in love with Robert. Such a lovely little film .Thank you. 💕

[jasonkowitz]

This is a great little video that showed the Love through a robot's eyes!!!

[hilalahmeddar]

It brings the memories of WALL.E ❤️Thank you Dust ❤️❤️

[bobbyhonez]

"What is my purpose?"
"You clean the floor"
"...Oh, dear god"

[thomassnell]

Your film is Awesome! A breath of fresh air after years of killer robots. I agree with others here that it would be way cool to learn more about Robert. Thank you.

[fergoka]

For a 3 minute long short video, this is pretty impressive tbh.