Sci-Fi Short Film: 'Merv' | DUST

After the end of the world, Merv's life in the lonely wastes is comfortably boring until an unexpected signal heralds the coming of a stranger.

"Merv" by Matt Inns

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"Merv" Credits:
CAST
Merv
Steven Woller

Girl
Maggie Watts

CREW

Director
Matt Inns

Producers
Steven Woller & Matt Inns

Writers
Steven Woller & Matt Inns

Director of Photography
Ash McKenzie

Production Designer
Steven Woller

Costume Designer
Terzann Elliott

Music
Grame Woller & Juliet Woller

Sound Designer
Doug Heath

First Assistant Director
Jonno Baker

Gaffer/Grip
Matt Roxburgh

Lighting Assist
Vincent Bowes-Onions
Daniel Petit
Steven Smith

Assistant Camera
Adam Browne
Joel Garman
Chris MacDonald

Makeup
Terzann Elliott
Edlyn Unverferth

Art Assist/Set Dresser
Ruby Cumming

Boom Operator
Aaron Broad

VFX Matte Artist
Richard Inns

Colourist
Ash McKenzie

Catering
Jane Inns

Sound Post
SIT Sound

Colour Facilities
CUE TV

Thanks
Southern Institute of Technology
Southern Aggregates
Ross McPherson
James Wilkinson
David McKenzie
Trent McKenzie
Jane & Brendan Inns
Bill & Beverley Claridge
Bryan Campbell
Big Screen Advertising
Habitat Glengarry
Palmers Scrap Metal

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[LittleDragonPictures]

Hey everyone, we're the makers of Merv. Happy to answer any questions you have! Thanks for watching :)

[carledwards]

I loved the ambiance that the sepia tones conveyed at the start and through most of the movie: a world devoid of life and colour.
When he presents the flower the colours change and the mood changes.
The acting was astonishing considering there is no dialogue. That is something that can fail and yet here it was pulled off masterfully.
The actors did an outstanding job.
Little Dragon Pictures really created a gem in this piece and for that I commend them.
There is just so much to read into this short movie and what the mind builds up just from the threads we are given is amazing.
True storytelling is when the reader/viewer has enough freedom to see more than what is read or seen.
Excellent work!

[HighPlainsDrifter_]

The Courtship of Tuskin raiders founder Merv and Mervalina.
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I have a hard time picking up Jazz FM too 😐

[UnlimitedRicePudding_]

Beautiful! And not a single word uttered by any character.

[DanniDuck]

Fun fact: Merv (or MERV) also stands for "Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle" and is how ICBMs deliver nuclear warheads once they're in space. There are eerie videos of them being tested back in the day.

[cmilla]

The Merv scares easily but he will return. And with greater flowers.

[G.D.Traveller]

What great acting, expressing so much without actually saying a word. A Mad Max romcom. Bravo!

[ken-ohxx]

Seriously love this short! I show it to everyone I can, way too underrated! The scene when he runs away at first contact and trips stumbling over himself in a panic always got me

[danieljackson]

How wonderful is this. After all that, the way to a girl's heart is with a flower. Some things will never change. Thank God. Bravo.

[trailcampers]

Producer/ Director: I want the best background score in the whole world!
Music guy: Yes!

[apexmcboob]

Wasn't sure if I was going to make it to the end but I'm glad I did. Music really suits what's happening on the screen and it kept me interested. Kudos to G&JW.

[bluefalconssuck]

Best thing about this film short???... No matter where it's seen, you will not need subtitles.
Actions ALWAYS speak louder than words. Well Done.

[lisimosesO]

Adam and Eve...that scene at the end is worth it all... One of the best short Dust films. Saved it. (Hardly ever bother to comment...)

[vernalc]

I have always liked DUST ever since I watched the first video on the channel and films like "Merv" are the reason I keep coming back.

[JMFuller]

The sad Charlie Brown walk at 9:44 put a smile on my face.

[steve]

This short film is a remarkably accurate depiction of my daily routine.

[cmcer]

One of the better vids on YouTube. Keeps your interest all the way through. A real Apocalyptic love story, flowers and all.

[clarsach]

This was wonderful....a post apocalyptic love story showing that hope and love can survive amidst desolation....it takes a lot of skill to combine themes like sci fi, dystopia, comedy and poignancy but this short absolutely nails it

[jaimevaldez]

Very moving. We always fear the unknown. It is only when we take a risk that we can begin to connect. Someone has to make the 1st move.

[mandolinic]

A peace offering and a glimmer of hope, even at the end of the world. Brilliant film. Thank you.