"SOL 87" | Martian Sci Fi Thriller

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Published 2017-04-29
On his isolation cycle to Mars, Astronaut Commander Stephen James inadvertently discovers the darker side of the planet. This Science fiction thriller explores what a mission to Mars could look like in the near future.

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Photograph of Mars at 3:54 created by Artsunixlabs
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Effects added include solar flare, color correction, horizontal flip and displacement map to create heat effect near horizon.

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All Comments (21)
  • @adzz8012
    'Rex.. get your ass over here' 'Im sorry Dave.... i cant do that..'
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  • @teamworktan
    "I see big alien claw, now I'm going to run into this dark hole...."
  • @petetube99
    This was probably made for the budget most Hollywood Movies spend on disposable coffee cups, good work.
  • @l.b.4773
    2094 and people are still climbing into unknown caves alone. Man is doomed.
  • let me get this right. I am on Mars. one of my rovers is destroyed by unknown means. my second rover disappears in a cave. I go in the cave?
  • @jimwillis8914
    Despite the negative reviews from the critics who were comparing this to... what, a Spielberg film? I thought you guys did a nice job with a limited budget and a lot of enthusiasm. This little 10-minute film probably took weeks, if not months, of script prep, several days of shooting and a huge amount of post-production/editing, and it looks like maybe a handful of people took on the burdens. Yeah, sure, some of the "gotcha" comments did catch a few errors and misses, but those should be meant and taken constructively. Keep at it and improve as you go. Kudos.
  • @Sinvisigoth
    That was so well done. You combined the environmental realism of The Martian with the chill factor of The Descent, yet with a much higher degree of subtlety int he latter. All it took for my anxiety level to go from 'maybe this isn't a good idea' to 'GET OUT GET OUT' were the words preservation mode. I would kill to see a feature length version of this.
  • @jefferi78
    when he saw the organic substance, it already a reason to head back and return to earth and come back with the heavy weapon.
  • That was a pretty good short. Even though he broke the cardinal rule. NEVER GO INTO THE SCARY CAVE.
  • @1976trav
    One of the better short films Ive seen.And that was a damn good beer.Rock on!
  • @thefullsp77
    When 10 minutes feels like just 1 because you are completely absorbed by what you are watching... AWESOME job here guys - beyond brilliant.
  • @f_USAF-Lt.G
    Loved the premise, it makes a good "short." Leaves the audience with the unsettled feeling, yet the captivation is enough for desire for more shorts (continuing a series.) I hope this is something you build upon with more quick stories. Keep up the great work, even if you don't continue this particular story. If you do continue it: make about 5 more parts (shorts) that seem to be different, while making a full movie... those shorts make small parts within. Have fun and good luck
  • @vertie2090
    He cares so much for his little robots like damn 😭
  • @IAMBEOWULFD
    It’s Mystery Science Theater, you really should just relax and enjoy the show.
  • @maneldlc.r.8692
    Great job man! Nice renders, good environment integration. thanks for this!