Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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This is a narrative short film. All characters and events are fictional. Viewer discretion advised.
Hidden amongst the mythical undergrowth in a grimy operation room, six Rabbit Humanoid Surgeons haphazardly fight to save the life of a damaged soul.
"Spiritus Lepus" by Kristofer Kiggs Carlsson
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atomicrabbitproductions.com
instagram.com/kristoferkiggs
instagram.com/atomicrabbit
More About "Spiritus Lepus":
Momo, an ancient rabbit-like being, stumbles upon the lifeless body of a human boy on a lonely desert road. Yet, something lingers—faint, fragile, unfinished. Without hesitation, Momo cradles the boy and descends into the tunnels below, into a hidden world where machines hum like distant whispers, glowing murals tell forgotten stories, and unseen figures stir in the mist.
In a secret laboratory, rabbit humanoid doctors led by the enigmatic Robomo work tirelessly to mend the boy’s shattered heart. But no machine, no matter how advanced, can mend a soul torn apart by grief.
Searching for another way, they tap into his memories—watching his love for his sister, the loss that broke him, the bond that even death could not sever. Then, the doctors freeze. They recognize her. Vanishing into the labyrinth of tunnels, they return carrying another body. The sister.
Despite several tries they still fail to bring them back to life. As all hope seems to be lost the siblings’ hands accidentally meet and then, the impossible unfolds. Their eyes open. They see each other. They are whole again.
For all the wonders buried deep beneath the earth, it is love, not technology, that brings them back.
"Spiritus Lepus" Credits:
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor - Kristofer Kiggs Carlsson
Producer - Amelia Clay
Associate Producer - Linnea Lofthus
Composer - Simon Petersson Holm
Cinematographer - Niklas Beckman Larsson
Makeup Artist, Special Makeup Effects Artist - Mary-Cynthia Dahlgren
Sound Designer - David Gällring
Sound Designer - Karl Sahlin
Foley Artist - Ulf Olausson
Sound Editor, Sound Mixer, Music Mixer - David Gustafsson
Visual Effects Artist - Sebastian Rosso
Visual Effects Artist - William Rosso
Visual Effects Artist - Henric Brandt
Visual Effects Artist - Walid Feghali
Visual Effects Artist - Mia Holmgren
Visual Effects Artist - Calle Nilsson
Visual Effects Artist - Eric Nordström
Visual Effects Artist - Andreas Persson
Visual Effects Artist - Alexandre Prod'homme
Visual Effects Artist - Isabella Rigodt
Visual Effects Artist - Emelie Verdugo
Gaffer / Location Manager - Philip Cárcamo
Assistant Camera, Grip - Anton Holm
Assistant Camera, Grip - Fredrik Sellergren
Costumer - Mary-Cynthia Dahlgren
Costumer - Cornelia Högfeldt
Costumer - Martin Karlsson
Production Assistant - Malin Stenkilsson
Production Assistant - Pia Carlsson
Production Assistant - Oskar Nordmark
Production Assistant - Mikael Anders Persson
Cast:
Filip Vilthed
Filip Gisslén
Evelina Olsson
Christoffer Richardsson
Jack Kelly
Amelia Clay
Max Krupski
Isabelle Haag
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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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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
This is a narrative short film. All characters and events are fictional. Viewer discretion advised.
Hidden amongst the mythical undergrowth in a grimy operation room, six Rabbit Humanoid Surgeons haphazardly fight to save the life of a damaged soul.
"Spiritus Lepus" by Kristofer Kiggs Carlsson
Connect with the Filmmakers:
atomicrabbitproductions.com
instagram.com/kristoferkiggs
instagram.com/atomicrabbit
More About "Spiritus Lepus":
Momo, an ancient rabbit-like being, stumbles upon the lifeless body of a human boy on a lonely desert road. Yet, something lingers—faint, fragile, unfinished. Without hesitation, Momo cradles the boy and descends into the tunnels below, into a hidden world where machines hum like distant whispers, glowing murals tell forgotten stories, and unseen figures stir in the mist.
In a secret laboratory, rabbit humanoid doctors led by the enigmatic Robomo work tirelessly to mend the boy’s shattered heart. But no machine, no matter how advanced, can mend a soul torn apart by grief.
Searching for another way, they tap into his memories—watching his love for his sister, the loss that broke him, the bond that even death could not sever. Then, the doctors freeze. They recognize her. Vanishing into the labyrinth of tunnels, they return carrying another body. The sister.
Despite several tries they still fail to bring them back to life. As all hope seems to be lost the siblings’ hands accidentally meet and then, the impossible unfolds. Their eyes open. They see each other. They are whole again.
For all the wonders buried deep beneath the earth, it is love, not technology, that brings them back.
"Spiritus Lepus" Credits:
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor - Kristofer Kiggs Carlsson
Producer - Amelia Clay
Associate Producer - Linnea Lofthus
Composer - Simon Petersson Holm
Cinematographer - Niklas Beckman Larsson
Makeup Artist, Special Makeup Effects Artist - Mary-Cynthia Dahlgren
Sound Designer - David Gällring
Sound Designer - Karl Sahlin
Foley Artist - Ulf Olausson
Sound Editor, Sound Mixer, Music Mixer - David Gustafsson
Visual Effects Artist - Sebastian Rosso
Visual Effects Artist - William Rosso
Visual Effects Artist - Henric Brandt
Visual Effects Artist - Walid Feghali
Visual Effects Artist - Mia Holmgren
Visual Effects Artist - Calle Nilsson
Visual Effects Artist - Eric Nordström
Visual Effects Artist - Andreas Persson
Visual Effects Artist - Alexandre Prod'homme
Visual Effects Artist - Isabella Rigodt
Visual Effects Artist - Emelie Verdugo
Gaffer / Location Manager - Philip Cárcamo
Assistant Camera, Grip - Anton Holm
Assistant Camera, Grip - Fredrik Sellergren
Costumer - Mary-Cynthia Dahlgren
Costumer - Cornelia Högfeldt
Costumer - Martin Karlsson
Production Assistant - Malin Stenkilsson
Production Assistant - Pia Carlsson
Production Assistant - Oskar Nordmark
Production Assistant - Mikael Anders Persson
Cast:
Filip Vilthed
Filip Gisslén
Evelina Olsson
Christoffer Richardsson
Jack Kelly
Amelia Clay
Max Krupski
Isabelle Haag
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.
