Sci-Fi Short Film "Decksdark" | DUST | Online Premiere

Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aqc5vh 🪐 You are entering a fictional zone: reality has been suspended. In a dystopian realm where consciousness is encased within neural implants, Logan, a solitary Decksdark, finds himself intertwined with an ethereal entity. "Decksdark" by Kane Wilson Connect with the Filmmaker: https://www.instagram.com/kanewilsonfilm/ https://www.kanewilsonfilm.com/ More About "Decksdark": In a world where Neural Implants are mandatory, a reclusive man named Logan lives off the grid. When he connects with the consciousness of a long-lost rebel named Indigo through a forgotten Neuralink, an unexpected bond forms. As their connection deepens, the authorities close in—forcing Logan to choose between silence and survival. What follows is a poetic journey through memory, resistance, and the power of human connection in a world stripped of both. Director's Statement: Decksdark was born from my fascination with AI and the growing tension between technology and human connection. Set in a future where Neural Implants have become tools of control, the film explores the longing to escape a hyper-connected world and rediscover freedom through nature and self-awareness. At its heart are Logan and Indigo—two souls from different times who find solace in each other, defying a society built on surveillance and conformity. Making this film was deeply personal; as writer, director, producer, and financier, I poured everything into it to share a message I believe in: that true magic exists not in machines, but in nature, human connection, and the courage to seek the unknown. "Decksdark" Credits: Written and Directed by Kane Wilson Produced by Kane Wilson Co-Produced by James Freeman Cinematography by Chris Fergusson Casting Director Emily Jacobs 1st Assistant Director James Lambert Camera Operator Chris Fergusson Steadicam Operator Callum Paterson 1st AC Davide Azzalini 2nd AC Poli Sinclair Key Grip Max Phillips Gaffer Jack Lilley Sparks Joss Trimming Tran Anh Duy Production Designer Christian Wilson Neural Implant Prop Maker George Nicholls Script Supervisor Lana Luchka Sound Recordist Arlo Jones Makeup Artist Victoria Amura Catering Jo Wilson On Set Photographer Sarah Berlingieri Original Score Dan Blackwell Guitarist & End Theme Thomas Pruden Editor Carmela Schönenberger Assistant Editor Philip Brereton VFX Artist Rashela Kokoshi 5.1 Re-recording Mixer Itzel Gonzalez Dialogue Mixer & Soundscapes Arlo Jones Sound Designer Kane Wilson Colourist Chris Bell VFX by DISAUTHORITY Post Producer Marcus Hundsnes VFX Producer Raiyan Chinoy Cast Credits: Laurie Duncan Tamzin Merchant Lewis Francis, Will Elliott & Jacob Ethan Tanner 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 Submit Your Short Film: https://filmfreeway.com/alterdustsubmissions 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. #DUST #scifi #shortfilm 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 here: 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.