Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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2071. When a mother’s AI-generated memories clash with reality, she must confront her past for the sake of her future.
"(DIS)CONNECTED" by Karl Stelter
Connect with the Filmmakers:
Evil Corporation Website: disconnectedshortfilm.com/brightmind
Director's Website: karlstelter.com
Reviews Welcome: letterboxd.com/film/disconnected-2023
More About "(DIS)CONNECTED":
2071 -- A standardized implant allows users to filter their reality, replacing unwanted memories with new ones, and modifying a user's life-experience in real-time to match.
When a network glitch causes MINA to experience conflicting memories, she begs a hacker (COLE) to remove the implant from her neck. Refusing to help, Cole claims she failed the initial diagnostic test - but their conversation soon reveals there is a personal tie and buried resentment between these two. Mina shares that for years she’d used the implant to rewrite the memory of her daughter’s death, and must now prove to Cole that she can come to terms with her grief.
Cole ultimately decides to help her, but when the implant's security protocol kicks in, the software overwhelms Mina’s senses and presents itself as her dead six-year-old daughter - asking if she can stay…
"(DIS)CONNECTED" Credits:
CREW:
Director, Producer: Karl Stelter
Co-Producers: Hussain Pirani, Joe Simon
Cinematographer: Joe Simon
1st AC: Jonathan Maurer
2nd AC: Stephanie Blenderman
Gaffer - Lab: Thomas George
Gaffer - House: Landon Brands
Key Grip: Vincent Valentin
GE Swing: Lucas Williams
Production Design: TJ Hamouzas
Set Dresser: Spike Miller
Production Sound: Destiny Farrant
Special Effects Makeup: Tara Edwards
Hair: James Wilson
Assistant Hair: Teresa Briggs
COVID Safety Officer: Paul Major
Production Stills: Rachel Stelter
Creative Producer: Jared Selcer
Production Assistants: Chris Russell, Dennis Hagen
POST-PRODUCTION
Editor: Karl Stelter
Original Score: Christy Carew
Sound Design: Austin Audio Laboratory
Dialogue Editor: James Ersted
Colorist: Arianna Shining Star
Visual Effects: Ismahawk
Visual Effects Supervisor: Danny Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor: Ali Lowndes
Additional Visual Effects: Daichi Sakane
Additional Visual Effects: Jared Broddle
Title Design: Jonny Ames, Jun Kim of Married to Giants
CAST -
Jessica Morris
Matthew Pohlkamp
Aria Starnes
Chase Mullins
Caitlyn Buchsbaum
Alaina Kaylynn Caplan
Brooke Moltrum
SPECIAL THANKS
LensWorks Rentals, Brian and Hayley, Frank
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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.
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iHeart: 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.
Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: bit.ly/2aqc5vh
2071. When a mother’s AI-generated memories clash with reality, she must confront her past for the sake of her future.
"(DIS)CONNECTED" by Karl Stelter
Connect with the Filmmakers:
Evil Corporation Website: disconnectedshortfilm.com/brightmind
Director's Website: karlstelter.com
Reviews Welcome: letterboxd.com/film/disconnected-2023
More About "(DIS)CONNECTED":
2071 -- A standardized implant allows users to filter their reality, replacing unwanted memories with new ones, and modifying a user's life-experience in real-time to match.
When a network glitch causes MINA to experience conflicting memories, she begs a hacker (COLE) to remove the implant from her neck. Refusing to help, Cole claims she failed the initial diagnostic test - but their conversation soon reveals there is a personal tie and buried resentment between these two. Mina shares that for years she’d used the implant to rewrite the memory of her daughter’s death, and must now prove to Cole that she can come to terms with her grief.
Cole ultimately decides to help her, but when the implant's security protocol kicks in, the software overwhelms Mina’s senses and presents itself as her dead six-year-old daughter - asking if she can stay…
"(DIS)CONNECTED" Credits:
CREW:
Director, Producer: Karl Stelter
Co-Producers: Hussain Pirani, Joe Simon
Cinematographer: Joe Simon
1st AC: Jonathan Maurer
2nd AC: Stephanie Blenderman
Gaffer - Lab: Thomas George
Gaffer - House: Landon Brands
Key Grip: Vincent Valentin
GE Swing: Lucas Williams
Production Design: TJ Hamouzas
Set Dresser: Spike Miller
Production Sound: Destiny Farrant
Special Effects Makeup: Tara Edwards
Hair: James Wilson
Assistant Hair: Teresa Briggs
COVID Safety Officer: Paul Major
Production Stills: Rachel Stelter
Creative Producer: Jared Selcer
Production Assistants: Chris Russell, Dennis Hagen
POST-PRODUCTION
Editor: Karl Stelter
Original Score: Christy Carew
Sound Design: Austin Audio Laboratory
Dialogue Editor: James Ersted
Colorist: Arianna Shining Star
Visual Effects: Ismahawk
Visual Effects Supervisor: Danny Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor: Ali Lowndes
Additional Visual Effects: Daichi Sakane
Additional Visual Effects: Jared Broddle
Title Design: Jonny Ames, Jun Kim of Married to Giants
CAST -
Jessica Morris
Matthew Pohlkamp
Aria Starnes
Chase Mullins
Caitlyn Buchsbaum
Alaina Kaylynn Caplan
Brooke Moltrum
SPECIAL THANKS
LensWorks Rentals, Brian and Hayley, Frank
Connect with DUST:
Website 🌐: watchdust.com
Follow Us on Facebook 👍: facebook.com/watchdust
Follow Us on Instagram 📷: instagram.com/watchdust
Follow us on TikTok 📱: tiktok.com/@watch_dust
Shop our Store 👕: store.gunpowdersky.com
#DUST #scifi #shortfilm
Submit Your Short Film: 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: bit.ly/DUST-Audio
Spotify: bit.ly/DUST-Spotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/DUST-Stitcher
Castbox: bit.ly/DUST-Castbox
iHeart: 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.
