Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Content Warning: This film contains depictions of s*xual assault that may be sensitive to some viewers.
In a not so distant future, 17 year old Annika copes with loneliness as she navigates the emotional struggle between AI and human relationships in the wake of a s*xual assault.
"Valentine" by Devon Kelley
Connect with the Filmmakers:
instagram.com/valentine_shortfilm
instagram.com/_devonkelley_
instagram.com/loosecannonpictures
Valentine Original Soundtrack: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mikeforst/valentine-original-soundtrack
Loose Cannon Pictures: loosecannonpictures.com
More About "Valentine":
In futuristic Los Angeles, 17-year-old Annika revisits childhood memories of her mother via her SYD implant device - an AI technology which connects to her brain and allows recording, playback and communication. Annika’s AI companion within her SYD device interrupts her memory sequence with a message from her boyfriend, Nick, who offers Annika an enticing plan for Valentine’s day. Nick’s offer piques Annika’s interest. SYD and Annika discuss true love as Annika debates whether or not to sneak out against her mother’s wishes to see Nick.
Annika defies her mother and goes to see what Nick has planned for Valentine’s day. Annika arrives at a dilapidated warehouse where Nick surprises her with a pseudo-romantic setting. He offers her a mind-altering digital experience called "neuro," which affects her SYD device and transports Nick and Annika to a digital void where Nick s*xually assaults Annika.
Devastated, Annika returns home, and a clueless SYD excitedly asks Annika about her night with Nick. Unable to process Annika’s emotions, SYD suggests calling her mother for comfort.
As Annika’s mom arrives to comfort her daughter, we are left questioning the authenticity of Annika’s reality.
"Valentine" Credits:
Matt Paul - Producer
Weston Manville - Producer
Gretchen Libby - Executive Producer
Line Producer / 1st Asst. Director Melanie Sudyn
Director of Photography Jacki Moonves
1st AC Jeremy Wellhausen
1st AC Wade Young
2nd AC / DIT Lawrence McCullum
Jib Op Dylan Pritchett
Sound Mixer Josh Gerson
Gaffer Victoria Chenowith
Best Boy Electrician Jeanne Mallioux
Key Grip Sarah Schulte
Best Boy Grip Charles Samuel
Best Boy Grip Alex Aligo
Best Boy Grip Anthony Peluso
Production Designer Fernanda Cabarcos
Set Dresser Hannah Estes
Prop Supervisor Ryan McBride
Key Hair & Makeup Renae Goodhew
Location Manager Michael Sullivan
Production Assistant Anna Fifer
Production Assistant Mary Ann Gerges
Editor Mathias Hilger
Consulting Editor Col Goudie, BFE
Composer Mike Forst
"Post-Production Sound Services by
Skywalker Sound
a Lucasfilm Ltd. Company
Marin County, California"
Re-Recording Mixer Bonnie Wild
Sound Designer Steve Orlando
Dialogue Editor Ryan Cota
Digital Editorial Support David Peifer
IT Engineer Mark Lombard
Client Services Eva Porter
Senior Manager, Studio Capacity Carrie Perry
Head of Production Finance &
Planning Mike Peters
Head of Engineering Steve Morris
Head of Production Jon Null
General Manager Josh Lowden
"Color Services Provided by RKM Studios"
Colorist Ryan K. McNeal, CSI
DI Producer Becky McNeal
Color Assistant Izzy Spector
"Visual Effects by VFX Legion"
Visual Effects Supervisor James David Hattin
Visual Effects Coordinator Matthew Noren
Digital Compositor Eugen Olsen
Digital Matte Painter Enrique Sandoval Castro
Tracking Artist Michael G. Jackson
Consulting Visual Effects Supervisor Brian Connor
"ADR Recorded at the Walt Disney
Studios, Burbank"
ADR Mixer Doc Kane
ADR Recordist Brett Voss, CAS
Manager Sound Services Dawn Biro
Sound Engineer Andy Winderbaum
Cast:
Cailyn Rice Annika
Bailey Ives Coppola
Lana Spring
Janelle Gaeta
Kaylee Rawson
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#DUST #scifi #shortfilm
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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
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iHeart: bit.ly/DUST-iHeart
Subscribe to DUST on YouTube: bit.ly/2aqc5vh
Content Warning: This film contains depictions of s*xual assault that may be sensitive to some viewers.
In a not so distant future, 17 year old Annika copes with loneliness as she navigates the emotional struggle between AI and human relationships in the wake of a s*xual assault.
"Valentine" by Devon Kelley
Connect with the Filmmakers:
instagram.com/valentine_shortfilm
instagram.com/_devonkelley_
instagram.com/loosecannonpictures
Valentine Original Soundtrack: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mikeforst/valentine-original-soundtrack
Loose Cannon Pictures: loosecannonpictures.com
More About "Valentine":
In futuristic Los Angeles, 17-year-old Annika revisits childhood memories of her mother via her SYD implant device - an AI technology which connects to her brain and allows recording, playback and communication. Annika’s AI companion within her SYD device interrupts her memory sequence with a message from her boyfriend, Nick, who offers Annika an enticing plan for Valentine’s day. Nick’s offer piques Annika’s interest. SYD and Annika discuss true love as Annika debates whether or not to sneak out against her mother’s wishes to see Nick.
Annika defies her mother and goes to see what Nick has planned for Valentine’s day. Annika arrives at a dilapidated warehouse where Nick surprises her with a pseudo-romantic setting. He offers her a mind-altering digital experience called "neuro," which affects her SYD device and transports Nick and Annika to a digital void where Nick s*xually assaults Annika.
Devastated, Annika returns home, and a clueless SYD excitedly asks Annika about her night with Nick. Unable to process Annika’s emotions, SYD suggests calling her mother for comfort.
As Annika’s mom arrives to comfort her daughter, we are left questioning the authenticity of Annika’s reality.
"Valentine" Credits:
Matt Paul - Producer
Weston Manville - Producer
Gretchen Libby - Executive Producer
Line Producer / 1st Asst. Director Melanie Sudyn
Director of Photography Jacki Moonves
1st AC Jeremy Wellhausen
1st AC Wade Young
2nd AC / DIT Lawrence McCullum
Jib Op Dylan Pritchett
Sound Mixer Josh Gerson
Gaffer Victoria Chenowith
Best Boy Electrician Jeanne Mallioux
Key Grip Sarah Schulte
Best Boy Grip Charles Samuel
Best Boy Grip Alex Aligo
Best Boy Grip Anthony Peluso
Production Designer Fernanda Cabarcos
Set Dresser Hannah Estes
Prop Supervisor Ryan McBride
Key Hair & Makeup Renae Goodhew
Location Manager Michael Sullivan
Production Assistant Anna Fifer
Production Assistant Mary Ann Gerges
Editor Mathias Hilger
Consulting Editor Col Goudie, BFE
Composer Mike Forst
"Post-Production Sound Services by
Skywalker Sound
a Lucasfilm Ltd. Company
Marin County, California"
Re-Recording Mixer Bonnie Wild
Sound Designer Steve Orlando
Dialogue Editor Ryan Cota
Digital Editorial Support David Peifer
IT Engineer Mark Lombard
Client Services Eva Porter
Senior Manager, Studio Capacity Carrie Perry
Head of Production Finance &
Planning Mike Peters
Head of Engineering Steve Morris
Head of Production Jon Null
General Manager Josh Lowden
"Color Services Provided by RKM Studios"
Colorist Ryan K. McNeal, CSI
DI Producer Becky McNeal
Color Assistant Izzy Spector
"Visual Effects by VFX Legion"
Visual Effects Supervisor James David Hattin
Visual Effects Coordinator Matthew Noren
Digital Compositor Eugen Olsen
Digital Matte Painter Enrique Sandoval Castro
Tracking Artist Michael G. Jackson
Consulting Visual Effects Supervisor Brian Connor
"ADR Recorded at the Walt Disney
Studios, Burbank"
ADR Mixer Doc Kane
ADR Recordist Brett Voss, CAS
Manager Sound Services Dawn Biro
Sound Engineer Andy Winderbaum
Cast:
Cailyn Rice Annika
Bailey Ives Coppola
Lana Spring
Janelle Gaeta
Kaylee Rawson
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
