Sci-Fi Short Film “FTL' | DUST

A lone astronaut testing the first faster-than-light spacecraft travels farther than he imagined possible.

"FTL" by Adam Stern

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Ethan Kane, a NASA Astronaut and decorated pilot, has recently retired from active duty to spend more time with his wife and young son. As he tries to adjust to a quieter life on the ground, he’s approached to fly one last mission...testing the first faster-than-light spacecraft. While the world watches, Kane takes The Longshot on its maiden voyage.

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Sci-Fi Short Film “FTL" | DUST

[watchdust]

One man's search for his kidnapped daughter causes his reality to unravel.

[mochaandmuses]

i think what the best part about this short is that this short is humanity's first FTL and first contact and from the alien point of view, they were simply responding to a distress call and returning the "alien" back to his home planet. Nothing more. nothing less. Just being decent neighbors.

[HellbirdIV]

This is the alien equivalent of finding a fish that's accidentally jumped out of water and gently putting it back.

[SebastianWellsTL]

With Sci-Fi often depicting alien life as dangerous or villainous it's nice to see a more optimistic view of what our interstellar neighbors might be like.

[joshcottreau]

It’s great that they integrated the Dyson Sphere concept into this! Shows that they really did their research!!

[endurovro]

Imagine making first contact with aliens and the first thing they do is deport you.

[chiriaciulian]

He was caught exceeding the C speed limit, his car impounded and sent back home by taxi.

[doctorfishstix]

Four years later and this short is still one of the best I've seen in my opinion. I especially love the acting.

[jamesmartin]

Did anyone else notice that after he was returned to the love of his family, that he no longer had gray hair? I love it!❤

[DadBooom]

Loved the moment of awe in face of the 1st contact. No communication, no visible alien. Just mysterious, incomprehensible, daunting.

[jyoung]

NASA: Did you make first contact with the Aliens?
Pilot: Yes
NASA: what did they say?
Pilot: they told me to wear a helmet next time

[goldenagenut]

The production values and special effects in these films are unreal, so well done! Great story!

[markabrice]

Gotta love that instantaneous communication--across 140 million miles or so.

[steveperry]

The notion that there are interstellar daycare workers out there who will put us back in our playpen when we manage to escape is oddly comforting.

[eminmao]

Aliens: Purpose of visit?
Pilot: eh...
Aliens: Do you have a valid VISA?
Pilot: eh...
Aliens: That's it. You are going back.

[allanchurm]

whoever made this wants to be put in charge of makeing all sci fi films BRILLIANT

[Gamachy]

The whole Short Film is about love. Beautiful.

[zoltanposfai]

Build the first FTL drive: Extremely expensive.
Wear a spacesuit and leave the helmet on Earth: Priceless.

[Brandon-djcq]

The alien: woahh... you jump to far lil guy, let's get you home

[randal]

Of all the short films on Dust this has to be one of the better ones. Well acted, well written, well directed. I wonder why it did not receive any awards.