Sci-Fi Short Film: "CYBOLICA" | DUST
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- Three inmates awaken in a subterranean prison and must set aside their differences in order to escape, but things become complicated when a genetically modified creature breaches containment.
"CYBOLICA" by Alex Greenlee
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Three inmates awaken confused and shackled inside the dystopian super-prison Cybolica. When a lethal creature breaches containment, they must set aside their differences to break free and defend themselves. But after coming face to face with death, they realize the creature wasn’t the real “monster” as they were all destined to become what they’ve so desperately tried to escape.
"CYBOLICA" Credits:
Cast:
Joshua Lavelle Newman - Damien
Kendall Slocum - Ryder
Carlos Salazar - Jerry
Damien Quinn - Necroid
Main Crew:
Alex Greenlee - Director
Alex Greenlee - Story
Franco Machado-Pesce - Screenplay
Drew Gardella - Cinematography
Leo Martinez - Editor
Santino Ferrese - Creature Design, Additional make-up
Wyatt Hall - VFX
James Newberry - Original Score
Gavin Brivik - Original Score
Olivia Hancock - Production Design
Nikki Reifler - Producer
End Credits:
Stephanie Moore - Unit Production Manager
Matt Wassong - First Assistant Director
Laura Mittelberg - Second Assistant Director
Casting Director - Kennedy Martin
First Assistant Camera - Dakoda Smith
First Assistant Camera - Arash Maghbouleh
B CAM First Assistant Camera - Bruno Solis
B CAM First Assistant Camera - Nathan Dang
B CAM Operator - Nathan Dang, Bruno Solis
Second Assistant Camera - Pato De La Maza
Second Assistant Camera - Larissa Salazar
DIT - Kamil Zeglen
Colorist - Abdullah Ghazal
Art Director - Emma Beeman
Make-up - Michelle Separzadeh
Make-up Assistant - Cynthia Wang
Costume Designer - Luca Espinosa, Santino Ferrese
Sound Designer - Alex Greenlee, Drew Gardella
Foley Artist - Alex Greenlee, Drew Gardella, Song Xuchen
Post Sound Mixer - Song Xuchen
Production Sound Mixer - Wyatt Hall
Boom Operator - Elly Aronson
Original Score - Gavin Brivik, James Newberry
Gaffer - Austin Dammann
Best Boy Electric - Zach Dammann
Key Grip - Baniel Boynton
Best Boy Grip - Rohan Dias
Location Manager - Dan Lesser
Script Supervisor - Leo Martinez
Visual Effects Design - Wyatt Hall
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Hello everyone! I am Alex Greenlee, the director of CYBOLICA. The short was designed as a proof of concept film to introduce the idea of a horror/sci-fi series about juvenile justice reform. I made it for my junior year AP project in my undergrad program at Chapman University’s Dodge film school. Ask me anything!
How much you charge to shoot a 3-minute video
Noice
Продолжай в том же духе.
Превосходно ✊!
Well, you've set this up for a part two. When can we see it?
@@adrianb990 thank you!
Years ago , when I had the time , I'd buy a book that had 40-50 Sci-Fy short stories in it . Dust reminds me of those times , Thank you for rock'n these out .
❤ OMNI
Same, man, same.
Same.. I too miss those good old days when I had free time
Yes most of them are robbed off original books and startrek ideas
I LOVED those !! I’d buy the little magazine Isaac Asimov put out once a month, on the shelf at Walgreens 👽🤖
Pleasure to have worked on this as an actor🙏🏾
Superb!
Great creature work.
This is what I subscribed DUST for!
DUST IS A MUST !
The tattoo on the creature’s wrist can read 9 or 11 depending on which way the wrist is oriented… the main character’s tattoo reads 10 either way. So we don’t know if he was experimented on right before or right after the creature. He might metamorphose shortly. Great touch, bravo
The voice from the loudspeakers talks about "asset nine' being contained and probably talks about the transformed guy. So it is nine. So Damien is after it. What we do not know where is Ryker on the list, because he just glanced on his wrist, but did not show ot say anything. Also, just because Damien comes after the transformed guy, it does not mean that nothing happened to him yet. The transformation might not be instant and he was unconscious. And, although this is the least likely, we cannot be sure that the experimenters actually kept the order defined by the tattoos.
That's the best Dust in ages. Thanks.
Hey everyone, Franco here, screenwriter of the film. Alex and I worked on Cybolica our junior year of undergrad with the intention of it being part of something larger. If anyone has any questions about the world of Cybolica, hit us up! We'll answer as many as we can!
Awesome film and effects man! I was wondering if Cybolica prison is on Earth, and if so then where is it? And if the monster (a former inmate) was was just experimented on with biological agents to make him that way or was it something more... alien?
I think unfamiliar faces brings a different depth to these Shorts . Would you prefer to see someone famous do your work ?
Guys in handcuffs covered in blood, got to see it! loved it!
@@scottmartin7717 Hey Scott! Glad you liked it. So Cybolica is set in a dystopian future after a nuclear World War. The location of it is only known to the government officials who sanction the Cybolica program and will be revealed more as the series develops. In this distorted future, the Scientists are experimenting with stem cell serums that affect the brain into activating certain genes to create these monsters known as Necroids!
@@RJ-bn5uw We think that using up-and-coming is always a beautiful thing to have, but to have prestigious talent who is excited about the story on board would be an amazing opportunity to ground the story in a different way.
We need part II , that cant be the end
It's just the beginning...
@@alexgreenleefilms6927 ayyee cant wait to see whats coming next
I'm watching this on my phone in a Walmart parking lot and realize how much my heart is racing and really getting into this movie short. Incredibly intense like Aliens. This is why I watch Dust. Definitely an adrenaline rush.
Fantastic short ! Great prisoners ! Cool alien ! Well done sir !
This Alex Greenlee guy is going places
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀
Certified Gold!!!!!
Amazing film. Next episode, please!
PLEASE, and I truly mean PLEASE make a part two to this, I freaking loved it.
Very cool wish there was more to the story
Great job on the vid. But after reading the comments I'm not the only one who is asking for a sequel to this. I look forward to seeing it and I hope your able to do it . I think if your able to sell to a series to a network as Gene Roddenberry did, well the sky has no limits. Hopefully, well done me & others looking forward to it. Read the comments. Thanks for posting this vid.👍
MORE PLEASE 😃
This was some of the best acting I've ever seen on "Dust."
My actors killed it! They brought so much life to the script. Appreciate you giving it a watch!
Would pay big bucks to see the full length film in theaters.
Excellent your short story held my attention and my imagination.
The acting was really good, and so were the effects. I hope your careers take off. Best of luck to you all.
Such high quality videos. This should be on Netflix.
Hahaha
Should not be on Netflix, let them have their own stuff
They make weird movies as is
You can get it for free - Dust has a channel carried by some providers, also free online streaming, that also carries some mainstream series and movies.
@@polrusstomakriss9001 what
I really enjoyed to watch this movie🍿... good job Alex's team
Woooowwwoooo... i liked so much is fantastic the emotion uuuffff,,, sond stupend hummm ... thank you DUST
Super intense. Very good.
Well done sci fi horror dude thanks
Appreciate it!
We all were. Congratulations Alex. Thank you Dust.
Thank you! I’m glad I get to share it publicly!
MORE!
Excellent!
Congratulations to everyone who made this shortie!
A very believable shot story. Made me think of all those who'd scream bloody murder if something like this happened in real life.
Those three portrayed their characters perfectly, showing a wide range of emotions in a short time.
Three? I saw four… very mysterious
CYBOLICA is an amazing work, Alex!. I am SO looking forward to more of this story. BRAVO!!!
Thank you for making my birthday entertaining. ❤️🌟🌟
Happy birthday! Glad you enjoyed!
@@alexgreenleefilms6927 OMG thanks ❤️😭
Riveting!!! Very well done. I want to see more.
This was totally rocking.
No big words written in a paragraph, you just need one to describe this short film. OUTRAGEOUS!
That was a short thrill ride. Kept me guessing. Loved it!
I really liked the creature design and that there wasn’t and over-dependence on VFX. Whoever designed and brought that creature to life did an incredible job. That thing looks awesome.
Thanks! My friend Santino Ferrese created the monster in less than a week prior to the shoot when our original creature suit fell through. Very talented young FX artist. And this was three years ago so you can imagine what he does now! If you look up Intrepidus Official Trailer you can see some of our other more recent work working together. Some killer practical effects.
@@alexgreenleefilms6927 sweet! I’ll go check it out.
I would absolutely LOVE to see a full length feature made of this. Excellent short movie.
Thanks! The idea was always intended to just a little of a much larger world and more complicated characters. Glad you enjoyed!
@@alexgreenleefilms6927 You're welcome. I hope everything works out for you. I honestly did like it though. I hope to see more in the future.
good horror vibes
This was stunning! The only fail is the length of the Movie^^ should run 2 Hours!
Brilliant! Very well done!
Very well done, especially the actors, who made their plight quite believable. Nice story line as it conjured all sorts of possibilities in one's mind. Yes, a longer or perhaps mini-series adaptation of this would be appreciated!
I'd love to create in this world again. My writer and I wrote a 50 page series bible and a pilot during quarantine. It's cool to look back at this short when we made it three years ago and see what it's turned into now with the fuller concept. Appreciate the compliments!
@@cupiddle9026 Thank you!
Wowwww! I’m not much for sci-fi but this definitely had my attention. Awesome work!
Glad you enjoyed!
I’ve seen my fair share of sci-fi shorts on TH-cam and this ranks among the very best. I wasn’t sure right away I was going to like it, but when the action started I was hooked. Well done!
Loved it. well done!
Well done for sure! Acting was top-notch.Very believable characters with pronounced unique individuality. Sound effects are well mixed. The mutant was awesome!
This is a great video. Loved it.
Excellent work and completely enjoyed this !!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Brilliant!! I agree that this should definitely become a Netflix series! Top notch entertainment.
This is a masterpiece, I am so greatful to have the pleasure to watch these for free
Looks good... they make you bigger and stronger! Might as well stick around and get the shots, lol
Brilliant work, well done to all the team who created this. 👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻
Felt like a Hollywood movie trailer. Nice horror short movie.
Thank you Subrata!
Scary! Great job! More please!
So creepy and on point for Halloween!
i didn't know i could scream like that and at 1 in the morning😂 sure startled my family, and i don't know what the neighbours thought of that
Great short...should be offered to be a series of longer feature
Efffinnnn Awesome!!!! Need More! Continued Please!
Perhaps there is more...
That was amazing, there has to be a part 2... really good
Thank you! We have an entire series bible and pilot written for a series adaptation of the short. It's changed so much since we made this three years ago. I'd love to be able to make something in this world again and really focus on the characters backstory, showing how they ended up here and that they are victims of a world that eats the vulnerable and damaged.
Can't wait to see the next one, it's really good. The concept of that short film and the characters were amazing! I was blown away with the realism.
@@kreid-taylor538 Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words!
DUST it is a best TH-cam channel! I would say they should launch their own streaming platform but nope. Here is its place, sometimes I only come here to watch their films.
Amazing!
Cool stuff
Fantastic. With the creature in full view. Great, everyone. 🔥🎃🔥
Classic practical effects!
@@alexgreenleefilms6927 I agree!
Good short story. Good dialogue, acting, and plot. Excellent use of lighting and music to enhance the mood. Scary without being overwhelming.
I enjoyed this but I would like to see it fleshed out into a full length movie
So would I! I think we introduced some concepts, but I'd definitely love to dive so much deeper into the characters and world. Originally the short was much longer, and we cut out some moments that hinted at Damien being wrongly convicted, and Ryder being a damaged victim of the foster care system. I think showing Damien's journey from child to adult in the prison system, showing how he had to harden in a world that's meant to keep you locked away, would be an interesting watch.
Great stuff my mate....made a scousers Halloween...
Happy Halloween!
Wow! I was on the edge of my seat. The creature is fantastic! Outstanding horror short!
Thank you! Santino Ferrese killed it! Our original creature suit fell through 5 days before principle photography, and he came in last min and created the Necroid from sketch to finish in that time!
Outstanding
Sunday Dust FTW!
Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃
Really good, although I would imagine the lab would be less horrifying. It would have to be super clean in order to do any sort of genetic modification. But I could see the maze concept working on a small budget, with plot reveals happening along the way sort of like Snowpiercer. The creature was great. Inmate pumpkinhead. You guys did a great job, and the acting was immersive and committed. Thanks.
Appreciate it man! The idea behind the scene was to have it take place in a holding dungeon underneath the facility. They rolled them in there after a containment breech. Subterra Cybolica is like a free for all world! But you're right. If they saw the inmates as human, they'd have sterol operating rooms!
Proof of concept achieved! Great stuff, I would watch the whole movie or series if it existed.
I know they're doing this on a tight budget but... The way their restraints were done and how they broke free from them was hilarious.
Yeah, I heard the school they’re with was pretty restrictive with props and such. Biggest pain with projects done at a school. It’s a bummer.
Spectacular work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!
EXCELLENT!! I cannot believe you can jam pack a short with so much EMOTION! Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 phenomenal job!
Thank you Laura! I'm glad you enjoyed it. We definitely wanted it to be a bit of a rollercoaster, introduce several ideas/concepts.
nice sound
Thanks for a great suspense short film. Well done.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
Very original film. This is worthy of follow up films/videos. The concept of these three coming across other "prisoners" in different stages of pre and post experimentation and trying to escape from this place has some very interesting possibilities.
I hope to see more of this.😎👌
Thank you Dominic! There certainly are. Cybolica was always designed to be a very small, contained introduction to a much larger, expansive world where juvenile delinquents are sent away to a subterranean super prison and testing center to be turned into monstrous super soldiers. My writer and I finished a Bible and Pilot earlier this year! The series concept is a cross between Shawshank Redemption, The Walking Dead, and Dead Space. Glad you enjoyed!
@@thomasneal9291 Definitely will. Thanks for the rec!
This short was so good i can’t wait to see what becomes of it , The director and producer did a fantastic job
One of the best student films I've seen, one of the better indie sci-fi shorts, too, great stuff
A wonderful story line with infinite future possibilities. Easily an episode of a new Outer Limits.
Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed!
Not my genre but very well executed.
Well done. Love the play on prison life and working together to make things better.
You know what’s bad about these??? I want to know what happens next!!! I hope someday this director brings us the full story… I’m sure it would be full of twists and turns!
Ha! Thank you Polly! It's fun looking back at the short film before my writer and I sat down and created a series bible and pilot. The expanse is vastly different than the short, focusing on the character's stories, inner workings of the facility, and relationships between friends forced to fight each other when one is turned into a monster!
You have got to finish this story ...everything top notch
Actors really stand out! No weak links! Set was awesome,direction was tight and smooth! It's just a damned good short film!
Monster looks good! I'm sad only because the thimbnail of the video spoils the movie. Well done. A "classic" plot that can easily became a movie.
One of the best shorts lately
It's great to be included on DUST with so many other amazing shorts!
Happy Halloween 🎃
Well done! On the edge of my seat. So many directions this can go. Love the idea of it. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you Julie! There are so many different characters and possibilities in this world. I’m glad you enjoyed!
dust is soo coool👍
dust is wondervol ✌
I loved dust❗
greedings from germany🙂
Sweet Jesus!! This was so good!! I was on the edge of my seat!! Wow!!!
Let's go. Halloween complete.
That was a great short film!!! Loved it!
This looks fantastic. Nice job!
Well done 👍 left me wanting more! I don't always go for the horror side of sci Fi but this was goooooooood