Sci-Fi Short Film "Night Lab" | DUST | Online Premiere

Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aqc5vh 🪐 You are entering a fictional zone: reality has been suspended. This '90s-style creature feature takes place over one night in a Biology research lab. When a mysterious package arrives from one of the lab's field research teams, a promising researcher uncovers a plot to steal her work, masterminded by her jealous boss. When the sample is opened she finds herself having to grapple with her conscience before making a life or death decision. "Night Lab" by Andrew Ellinas Connect with the Filmmakers: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_ellinas/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2692870/ https://www.andrewellinas.com/ Director's Statement: My background is in practical Special Effects, but I always start with story. The creature in the film ultimately serves as the amplifier for the pre-existing human relationships, and provides us a path into exploring a theme that is so very important today; the dangers of exploiting the natural world. The story takes place in the mid-90s, leaning into the nostalgia and aesthetic that I feel works so well for the horror-thriller genre. If the audience can feel the influence of shows like 'The X-Files' we're on the right track! At its core, the film serves as a cautionary tale - "Beware when fighting monsters, lest you become one yourself." The creature in the film provides us a path into exploring a theme that is so very important today; the dangers of exploiting the natural world. At its core, the film serves as a cautionary tale - "Beware when fighting monsters, lest you become one yourself." "Night Lab" Credits: Writer/Director/Producer - Andrew Ellinas Executive Producer - Jennifer Ellinas Director of Photography - Peter Schnobb Gaffer - Adam Renkema First Assistant Camera - Graeme Eade First Assistant Camera (Dailies) - Patrick Quesnel Set Lighting Support - Walter Lai Gaffer (Dailies) - Nate Belgrave Sound Mixer - Michael Taylor Boom Operator - Jonah Blaser Boom Operator - Matt Farrier (Dailies) Script Supervisor - Megan Robinson Hair and Make UpFx - Kiera Lemire Visual Effects Artist - Helal Uddin Editor/Colourist - Andrew Ellinas Practical Creature Effects - Andrew Ellinas Set Artwork - Emily Gilgan Set Dressing - Caleb Gilgan, Jennifer Ellinas Equipment Rentals - Album Toronto / Alliance Productions Toronto Studio Rentals - Alliance Productions Toronto / Strashin Developments Prop Rentals - Propbox Toronto Production Insurance - BFL Canada & Accident On Set Canada Cast Lee Lawson David MacInnis Connect with DUST: Website 🌐: http://www.watchdust.com 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 Shop our Store 👕: https://store.gunpowdersky.com/ #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.