Sci-Fi Short Film "Metropius: Beneath the Surface" | DUST

Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aqc5vh 🪐 You are entering a fictional zone: reality has been suspended. Step inside Metropius - a dieselpunk world of conspiracy, corruption, imagination and visual splendour. In the noir city of Metropius, Detective Goodall follows a bloodstained hat into a web of corruption and power. Beneath the Surface is the first story from the Metropius universe - a stunning noir adventure already penned as Metropius Comics and set to expand into a Mobile Game (2025), Graphic Novel (2026), Table Top Games (2026) and an ever evolving fan-built community on Discord and YouTube. "Metropius: Beneath the Surface" by Dan Macarthur This isn’t just a film - it’s an invitation to join an alternate universe. 🕵️‍♂️ ARE YOU READY TO PLAY? 🌐 Explore the Universe: www.metropius.com 💬 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Z55h47s8BQ 📜 Sign up for Updates: Be first to uncover new clues, concept art, and game invites. 🎬 Director’s Statement “I’ve always been drawn to dark, gritty worlds - stories that peel back the shine and show what’s really underneath. Metropius was born from my obsession with film noir and the striking style of dieselpunk. I wanted to create a world that feels rich, lived-in, and just a little dangerous. It’s a visual feast - but at its heart, it’s about power, control, and those brave (or foolish) enough to fight back.” Dan Macarthur 🎞️ About the Film Title: Metropius: Beneath the Surface Creator / Director: Dan Macarthur Creative Producer: Mel Poole Writer: Ally Burnham Director of Photography / Lighting: Dan Macarthur Sound Designer: Thom Kellar Composer: Ack Kinmonth Editor: Dan Macarthur Lead Modeller: Mark Williams Technical Director: Rangi Sutton Modellers: Curtis Agnew, Patrick Hewitt, Tom Evans Animators: Jason Taylor Cast: Hugh Parker Angie Milliken Kevin Spink Astrid Cooper-Wells Renaud Jadin Chloe Guy Nate Gothard Meryn Cooper Connect with "Metropius": YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metropius7107 Website: www.metropius.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Z55h47s8BQ Instagram: @metropius Connect with DUST: Follow Us on Facebook 👍: https://www.facebook.com/watchdust/ Follow Us on Instagram 📷: https://www.instagram.com/watchdust/ Follow us on TikTok 📱: https://www.tiktok.com/@watch_dust #DUST #scifi #shortfilm Submit Your Short Film: https://filmfreeway.com/alterdustsubmissions NOTE: Only completed horror shorts will be considered. Unsolicited scripts or pitches will be immediately deleted without review. About DUST: DUST is a thriving community of storytellers, working together to present thought-provoking science fiction stories. Beyond our longstanding presence on YouTube, DUST also operates ALIEN NATION, a free streaming tv channel available on Google TV, Pluto TV, DIRECTV, Sling, TiVo, Freevee, Fubo, Roku, CW, LG, Plex, Samsung TV+, Tablo, TCL+, Tubi, Vizio, & Fumo. Learn how to Watch ALIEN NATION on TV: https://linktr.ee/futureawaits Listen to the DUST podcast: Apple: http://bit.ly/DUST-Audio Spotify: http://bit.ly/DUST-Spotify Stitcher: http://bit.ly/DUST-Stitcher Castbox: http://bit.ly/DUST-Castbox iHeart: http://bit.ly/DUST-iHeart About Gunpowder + Sky: Creating content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, by empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats.