ICE - A Thousand Suns / Episode 1

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  • čas přidán 14. 04. 2024
  • Introducing A THOUSAND SUNS, a mind-bending science fiction anthology series of short stories that explores visions of humanity’s future, shaped by the actions of our world today: a gateway to our hopes, dreams and nightmares.
    The series was created by Macgregor and produced by BlackMilk Studio. The first six episodes were directed by Ruairi Robinson, Macgregor, Tyson Wade Johnston and Tim Hyten, written in collaboration with screenwriter Philip Gelatt.
    www.1Ksuns.com
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    ICE- Episode 1
    Directed by Ruairi Robinson
    Written by Phil Gelatt & Ruairi Robinson
    Cinematographer Macgregor
    Synopsis:
    An advance-scout is sent to probe the frigid expanse of a distant world for signs of life, as a candidate for planetary terraforming.
    Director Quote:
    Ice is the story of mankind traveling to other worlds and sharing the richness of our culture with them.
    Episode 1 / ICE
    • ICE - A Thousand Suns ...
    Episode 2 / RED
    • RED - A Thousand Suns ...
    Episode 3 / EXODUS
    • EXODUS - A Thousand Su...
    Episode 4 / DEAL
    • DEAL - A Thousand Suns...
    Episode 5 / BUG
    • BUG - A Thousand Suns ...
    Episode 6 / “TOMORROW LAND”
    • "TOMORROW LAND" - A Th...
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Komentáře • 1,2K

  • @drone2778
    @drone2778 Před 23 dny +946

    Incredible. Why can't these short films be shown in cinemas before the main feature, like a trailer? Puts big budget Hollywood to shame. Well done 👍👍👍👍

    • @hefeibao
      @hefeibao Před 23 dny +8

      👆💯

    • @bearcubdaycare
      @bearcubdaycare Před 22 dny +24

      Why can't these short films be shown in cinemas before the main feature?
      Puts big budget Hollywood to shame. Hard to explain why someone needed to pay twenty bucks for a two hour formulaic blockbuster, when they enjoyed the five minute short more. (Besides, do people go to cinemas as much? More eyeballs here, likely.)

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 Před 22 dny +7

      How does it put Hollywood to shame?

    • @justascaredpussycat1869
      @justascaredpussycat1869 Před 22 dny

      @@johnmartinez7440Because Hollywood movies are sh**ty?

    • @trezl
      @trezl Před 22 dny +1

      I love this idea.

  • @ibeetellingya5683
    @ibeetellingya5683 Před 20 dny +225

    The key moment in a movie without the baggage of a movie.

  • @TheFactMan1
    @TheFactMan1 Před 18 dny +125

    A 4min 37sec video that’s better than all of the last 3 Star Wars movies combined.

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 Před 7 dny +1

      And a better love story than Twilight, amirite?!?!
      Who upvotes these tedious comments?

    • @TheFactMan1
      @TheFactMan1 Před 7 dny

      @@johnmartinez7440 sequel trilogy fan, I see…

    • @AlternativPerspectiv
      @AlternativPerspectiv Před 4 dny

      If Hollywood got their hands on it it would be unrecognizable after being taken through the woke filter. Be thankful for these little 4 minute blessings.

    • @dgillies5420
      @dgillies5420 Před 3 dny

      I heard a podcast complaining about Star Wars #9. The number of complaints resulted in a podcast LONGER THAN THE MOVIE !! Now that's a terrible POS film! From JJ Boredoms!

    • @justpassingby2358
      @justpassingby2358 Před 3 dny +1

      Star Wars is Disney. Not Scifi.

  • @louiez.9748
    @louiez.9748 Před 23 dny +602

    Not even big productions have such excellent special effects (King Kong/Godzilla, The Flash, and others), this team of filmmakers achieved an impeccable short film.
    The big studios need to hire these geniuses.
    Congratulations guys.

    • @andreasmaaninka7620
      @andreasmaaninka7620 Před 23 dny +2

      🤟

    • @ha-kh7ef
      @ha-kh7ef Před 21 dnem +3

      maybe the flash but you know nothing about VFX

    • @haxsys
      @haxsys Před 21 dnem +3

      When's the last time you saw a big production make a 4 minute episode?

    • @dakupenndragon810
      @dakupenndragon810 Před 21 dnem +10

      Studios have deadlines they have to have things done by a specific time. CZcamsrs don't they make content on their own time. It's not like that in the real world. No disrespect to the artist they did a great job, and perhaps they do have the skills to work in a major studio. But again they probably took a lot longer on this than a studio would have. For a 4 minute scene like this would it would cost a hefty sum and the longer it takes to do the longer it costs.

    • @TiberiusMaximus
      @TiberiusMaximus Před 21 dnem +6

      so right, I saw new trailer for the King Kong movie and They got Godzilla running! like a bloody human along w Kong and the CGI looks awful. God

  • @keithcourson7317
    @keithcourson7317 Před 24 dny +1509

    When you find Cthulhu's planet by mistake.

  • @ZekeFaust
    @ZekeFaust Před 24 dny +155

    Fantastic production quality and intriguing story! Great job everyone, looking forward to seeing more.

  • @mariuspettex4402
    @mariuspettex4402 Před 21 dnem +81

    "Dead but dreaming" Nice Cthulhu reference

    • @udittlamba
      @udittlamba Před 17 dny +4

      wow, I totally missed that. thanks!

    • @Bacara
      @Bacara Před 7 dny

      Nice catch!

  • @markmartin2292
    @markmartin2292 Před 20 dny +194

    Finally! This is the way science fiction should look.

  • @s_cycle1921
    @s_cycle1921 Před 24 dny +165

    well that was seriously impressive. Like a hybrid between a better (much better) Prometheus in the first half and a "Love-Death-Robots" episode in the 2nd half. Massive congratulations to the (small!) team making such an expensive looking movie. Straight onto episode 2 for me.

  • @hendrsb33
    @hendrsb33 Před 21 dnem +25

    Rule #1: Always be nice to the indigenous lifeforms whenever visiting a new planet.

  • @KimKim-pp5fn
    @KimKim-pp5fn Před 21 dnem +103

    this one deserves to be a whole movie !!!!!!!!!!

    • @Kenny-bj2zq
      @Kenny-bj2zq Před 20 dny +5

      Definitely

    • @TgReXe
      @TgReXe Před 20 dny +1

      wait this is not movie ??? i was googling it lol didnt find it

    • @tjwright-df2cu
      @tjwright-df2cu Před 17 dny +1

      They all do. Multi-genre gems.

  • @ZachRamelan
    @ZachRamelan Před 16 dny +13

    I was smiling the entire film. This is every sci-fi I want to see wrapped into 4 minutes of pure cinema

  • @Dach101
    @Dach101 Před 24 dny +84

    great work - design is solid and who doesn't want Cuthulu!

  • @luisferrer8347
    @luisferrer8347 Před 23 dny +119

    just got off an ice planet in Helldivers and this is what I see? Sick!

    • @saymyname6726
      @saymyname6726 Před 21 dnem +5

      That's the closest thing we can see to an orbital strike

    • @ceelentzpotter2110
      @ceelentzpotter2110 Před 20 dny +3

      @@saymyname6726 that is just Orbital Gatling Barrage

    • @broderp
      @broderp Před 20 dny +2

      Sorry this video made you ill. I hope you feel better.

  • @dgillies5420
    @dgillies5420 Před 3 dny +2

    The CGI in this episode is mind-blowing, congratulations!

  • @tanookijp
    @tanookijp Před 20 dny +117

    "Director Quote: Ice is the story of mankind traveling to other worlds and sharing the richness of our culture with them." Classic.

    • @littlebirdie2
      @littlebirdie2 Před 18 dny +8

      Hahaha! War, pestilence, pollution…

    • @malbers35
      @malbers35 Před 18 dny

      So, the director is a dumbass, got it.

    • @iaminvisiblenow
      @iaminvisiblenow Před 18 dny +4

      @@littlebirdie2 Don't forget greed...

    • @GLEBTICUSPRIME
      @GLEBTICUSPRIME Před 17 dny

      Это англосаксонская культура во всей её красе и полноте. Не надо свои животные инстинкты распространять на другие народы. Большинство народов совершенно не так себя ведут на чужой земле. При этом вы знаете что так ведёте себя и обязательно обвиняете в этом других, оправдывая свою агрессивность. Англосаксы моральные уроды.

  • @shortoftheweek
    @shortoftheweek Před 24 dny +25

    Stunning world building!

  • @alexmalek4355
    @alexmalek4355 Před 21 dnem +4

    The best Science Fiction Horror Movìe since Alien

    • @alexmalek4355
      @alexmalek4355 Před 21 dnem +1

      This is next Level, hope this short finds the way to Imax

  • @mikespike2099
    @mikespike2099 Před 20 dny +19

    BlackMilk Studio x Oats Studios = SCI-FI PERFECTION! I
    I hope you get picked up by one of the streamers to do a Sci-Fi show. I miss The Expanse ... a void needs to be filled!

  • @LostAndHangry
    @LostAndHangry Před 24 dny +14

    Great job everyone!

  • @RemiBeLo
    @RemiBeLo Před 24 dny +8

    Breathtaking visuals, brisk pacing and a simple, functional story. An ideal short film. 90%

  • @musaokwonga508
    @musaokwonga508 Před 3 dny +1

    Ruairi Robinson! Yes!!! Have been a huge fan ever since his trailer for Leviathan. Loved this!

  • @kdj7904
    @kdj7904 Před 4 dny +1

    I want to spread great episodes to various places beyond CZcams.
    I have to thank the algorithm that guided me to this video.

  • @ayanamireiii
    @ayanamireiii Před 23 dny +15

    "sharing the richness of our culture with them" yeah, we're fucked. But there is still hope, this series proves it. Thank you.

  • @hariseldon3786
    @hariseldon3786 Před 24 dny +19

    Great designs for the ship and devices e.g., the scanner thing. Excellent cinematography! Its amazing how most of your graphics etc are much better than some big-budget productions. I reckon carry on and you'll do well! Cheers and Thanks! Thumbs up!

  • @vulcan4d
    @vulcan4d Před 5 dny +1

    Production quality is through the roof! Well done.

  • @RickshawMunky
    @RickshawMunky Před 16 dny +3

    Love it! Lee Wakefield as a genuine space holligan

  • @marcusmoonstein242
    @marcusmoonstein242 Před 23 dny +6

    Yes, you can tell a gripping story in under five minutes. Also kudos for the high level of technical skill demonstrated.

  • @trilomarcreates656
    @trilomarcreates656 Před 20 dny +7

    Stumbled on this and thank you to the CZcams machine for putting in my feed. Excellent use of 4 minutes to establish theme, intent and suspense. Can't wait for Episode 2!

  • @saschay2k
    @saschay2k Před 24 dny +52

    Instant Karma! Love it!

    • @redketchum_0216
      @redketchum_0216 Před 22 dny

      There is no karma in killing demons

    • @splashpit
      @splashpit Před 21 dnem +1

      You reap what you sow

    • @saschay2k
      @saschay2k Před 21 dnem

      ​@@redketchum_0216 I am sure the "Demon" has been killed by giant tentacles in the end and it's definitely good karma for daddy octopus.

    • @djmips
      @djmips Před 19 dny

      ​@@saschay2kthe demon has friends - will they come back with more firepower?

  • @from1978
    @from1978 Před 23 dny +14

    I've watched the Law Zero and KORE concept trailers more times than I can count, this is more of that gritty realism I love. Thanks MACGREGOR!

  • @MFD541
    @MFD541 Před 23 dny +10

    This TEAM brought their "A GAME", Bravo!

  • @VickTechPro
    @VickTechPro Před 4 dny

    Man this series is amazing and the quality is next level. Don't ever stop making these type of short films.

  • @SpideyVids
    @SpideyVids Před 24 dny +14

    Really looking forward to the next episode. 👍

  • @MG-kl2yx
    @MG-kl2yx Před 21 dnem +5

    I LOVE this series. The stories, the acting, the settings, the emotions evoked, and the sound and cinematography capturing it all so beautifully and subtly. I was immediately transfixed and transported into time and place. I want MORE. Each of these vignettes can stand on their own as a full-length film, but somehow through Macgregor’s magic he as hypnotized and taken us on a thousand sun journeys in a matter of minutes. So well done! Again, I want much more.

  • @quantize
    @quantize Před 20 dny +2

    Nice work, keep the ideas simple and the acting and production high!

  • @mahiwagangpilipinas8976
    @mahiwagangpilipinas8976 Před 21 dnem +4

    The interaction of weather particles with the ship and the illusion of size are incredible! I like the concept of the ship and its weapon, no slow movements like in the big budget films. Blackmilk Studio should be the next FX giant!

  • @jbballaran
    @jbballaran Před 24 dny +17

    Very cool.

  • @MegaDeano1963
    @MegaDeano1963 Před 21 dnem +1

    Next level polished production , sound and visuals spot on

  • @Mobus_
    @Mobus_ Před 20 dny +5

    Great effects, great story! Much better than anything from Hollywood or Disney.

  • @cornking6
    @cornking6 Před 24 dny +14

    Very impressive stuff. I've never heard of Blackmilk before, but I'm a fan now. Hopefully you guys can get a deal with Netflix.

    • @david4360
      @david4360 Před 21 dnem

      Netflix is woke bullshit

  • @williamlarson9091
    @williamlarson9091 Před 24 dny +4

    Great job! It’s funny how humans story things without realizing that there were consequences for their actions!

  • @PhantomRider-78
    @PhantomRider-78 Před 21 dnem +1

    Nice remake of the vulture ship from star citizen, love it

  • @mikehickey7383
    @mikehickey7383 Před 24 dny +8

    Another excellent short that's better than 99.9% of the generic crap that's turned out.

  • @VictorReynolds
    @VictorReynolds Před 21 dnem +7

    Human hubris struck again, and struck out. Great story!

  • @marcogification
    @marcogification Před 20 dny +1

    Awesome work! Amazing visuals! Cosmic Horror made with skill.

  • @tanyaerskine7657
    @tanyaerskine7657 Před 20 dny +1

    Fairly formulaic, but that having said, not at all unsatisfying. I would 100% watch more. Well done!

  • @chesswarlock9384
    @chesswarlock9384 Před 23 dny +6

    I'm all for some SCI FI Lovecraft inspired movies

  • @cameddy4081
    @cameddy4081 Před 23 dny +7

    Excellent - much gratitude!!

  • @christophergatey8109
    @christophergatey8109 Před 18 dny +1

    Robert A. Heinlein made comment about this type of thing in his novel Starship Troopers. Everything in the universe is trying to survive and some species tried to expand (us earthlings). It takes only one mistake, and the conqueror will turn on its heels and begin living only to survive. Awesome video!

  • @meatgoat4084
    @meatgoat4084 Před 19 dny +1

    Cthulhu vs. Gladiator on Hoth with laser bombs
    Superb
    Please make more of this

  • @user-jf6zp9kn5m
    @user-jf6zp9kn5m Před 21 dnem +1

    I would go to cinema to watch a movie. I would watch the tv series. I would play all the games. I loved it.

  • @KEV19019
    @KEV19019 Před 23 dny +15

    Cgi is on the highest level🔥 most marvel and dc films with such hugh budgets juwt overuse those cringe effects etc. It starts looking very old and bad. This is true cinema

    • @KEV19019
      @KEV19019 Před 21 dnem

      @@TomLee-lv8ql it has a story as well kind of. Its mysterious. Its not about the story in cinema

  • @purdisc
    @purdisc Před 24 dny +5

    What an amazing piece of quality work.

  • @martinsmith5912
    @martinsmith5912 Před 20 dny +1

    Brilliant! Excellent S/E. More please?

  • @teecee9660
    @teecee9660 Před 21 dnem +1

    wow, just passing through and then I found this... just watched and I am all in! big cinema feel..

  • @WillOneZeroZeroTwoFour
    @WillOneZeroZeroTwoFour Před 23 dny +6

    A 5 minutes episode that probably took 2 years to make. Good job.😀

  • @kushatwork
    @kushatwork Před 24 dny +4

    This looks fantastic... It sounds fantastic... It's definitely going places, I'm going to tell my kids I was there when it started... 😊😊

  • @electricAB
    @electricAB Před 18 dny +1

    Awesome stuff…. Two episodes in and you’ve gut my subscription

  • @ReelRebel030
    @ReelRebel030 Před 20 dny +1

    This is the level of filmmaking i want to reach some day ❤ Great work! Huge inspiration for me 😊

  • @alruiz5096
    @alruiz5096 Před 20 dny +4

    Leaves Disney in the dust. Great work.👍

    • @tjwright-df2cu
      @tjwright-df2cu Před 17 dny +3

      Literally... in the last episode. Mickey Mouse indeed.... Humans!

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 Před 7 dny

      Ah yes, because Disney famously makes sci-fi/horror movies?
      What?

  • @ThereandBackaKen
    @ThereandBackaKen Před 24 dny +4

    Love this... definitely need a much longer story on this team of explorers/encounters.

  • @francielices
    @francielices Před 23 dny +2

    wow this was sooo good!!! congrats to the team

  • @KES33615
    @KES33615 Před 21 dnem +1

    Perfect representation of humanity.

  • @A_Fortunate_Traveler
    @A_Fortunate_Traveler Před 20 dny +2

    Amazing images, beautful and brooding soundscape. Love it!

  • @dirkwachsmuth7067
    @dirkwachsmuth7067 Před 24 dny +8

    Awesome work! :)

  • @andreaso8886
    @andreaso8886 Před 23 dny +13

    Dear god this looks fantastic!! How did you achieve this level of visual? Seriously, this is better than almost everything in cinema today. What I especially liked was the snow/ice sticking to the suit. I know it's just a small thing but in many movies or series when they use artifical snow they miss these details. Again, excellent work and thank you for sharing this.

  • @SuicideNeil
    @SuicideNeil Před 23 dny +122

    Outstanding work- reminds me of the the stuff Oats studios used to produce ( Neill Blomkamp needs to hurry up with District 10... ) + a bit of Love, Death & Robots. Space Geezer vs Cthulhu... :D

    • @Billy-bc8pk
      @Billy-bc8pk Před 20 dny +4

      The two Oats projects that absolutely needed feature length films were Fireteam and the one about the lady trapped in that base with that mutating monster like The Thing.

    • @railzip
      @railzip Před 19 dny +1

      Yes District 10

    • @juneangel7221
      @juneangel7221 Před 19 dny

      Omg district 10, where! WHERE IS IT !😮

    • @AfroMan187
      @AfroMan187 Před 19 dny +2

      Whatever happened to OATS?

    • @SuicideNeil
      @SuicideNeil Před 19 dny

      @@AfroMan187 Bloody good question- they out out some awesome short films. I know Blomkamp has said he's working on District 10 so hopefully it won't be too much longer before we hear something official..

  • @chulocs
    @chulocs Před 18 dny

    wow, i love it. you did something special. thank's for sharing. 👌👍🤟

  • @Godl0ves
    @Godl0ves Před 21 dnem +1

    ‼️ What ? …How?… Really?…‼️
    What an experience
    🙏❤️ Love Scotland ❤️🙏

  • @GlennTillema
    @GlennTillema Před 22 dny +3

    I'm super impressed by the production, doesn't remotely look like a "budget" film! I could see something like this as a nice bumper on the SciFi channel between shows.
    Also makes a nice resume for your team to get funding for something bigger, good fortune!

  • @GySgtRay
    @GySgtRay Před 23 dny +9

    OK! That was a rather fabulous presentation!! If this were a full length move, I'd pay to watch it. Great acting and storyline. The special effects were actually spot-on awesome! I look forward to more of your work! I am subscribing to your channel!

  • @geolocations
    @geolocations Před 20 dny +1

    That was awesome was not expecting Ray Winston in a movie like this! 😍

  • @silviustanca
    @silviustanca Před 20 dny +1

    When he stepped on that creature I knew it would be good, awesome effects so far

  • @_robustus_
    @_robustus_ Před 23 dny +5

    Hands down the best thing I’ve ever seen on YT. I can’t wait for a feature length film.

  • @Daathverse
    @Daathverse Před 23 dny +4

    Yup, this is super cool. As soon as he squished that ice bug, I new trouble was soon to come. Anyway, Salute!

  • @j-marbeats
    @j-marbeats Před 20 dny +2

    How is this free to watch? This is A-tier film production! 👌🤯

  • @korvusknull1447
    @korvusknull1447 Před 20 dny +1

    Amazing! 👍 Sharing immediately!

  • @diegoanillos8790
    @diegoanillos8790 Před 24 dny +3

    Incredible!!!! 🎉

  • @user-qj7pu2jw1y
    @user-qj7pu2jw1y Před 23 dny +8

    Не фига себе короткометражка, да это по сути целый фильм со смыслом. Карма не избежна. 👍

    • @AndreyChelentanov
      @AndreyChelentanov Před 4 dny

      Крутые ребята создали крутые корабли, но не смогли создать автоматический зонд который бы смог без человека просканировать пространство... по сути автор сценария - идиот.

  • @princearthur5532
    @princearthur5532 Před 20 dny +1

    Thank you 😊 Google for recommending this awesome series to me.

  • @animatorFan74
    @animatorFan74 Před 21 dnem +1

    That thing was freeeeeakin huge! You guys captured the sense of scale very well.... :)

  • @AndreaJoshuaAsnicar
    @AndreaJoshuaAsnicar Před 23 dny +20

    This needs a GAZILLION more views!!!

  • @OfTwoLands
    @OfTwoLands Před 24 dny +5

    This is absolutely incredible!!

  • @adamdresch
    @adamdresch Před 20 dny +1

    Wow, brilliant.
    When he stepped on that first creature, I really thought it was going to be like that hammerpede in Prometheus and break his foot, phew, my heartrate did go up a bit though!

  • @bioxbiox
    @bioxbiox Před 20 dny +2

    Magnificent! The suspense was unreal for the few minutes of action. So many "whys" were opened, establishing potential for multiple story-lines. The CGI put on their knees multi-million Hollywood productions. And there was even a lesson at the end - don't mess with Cthulhu's kids :D

  • @mzsolt
    @mzsolt Před 24 dny +6

    "Life will find a way!" :)

  • @vincentguastini4459
    @vincentguastini4459 Před 24 dny +3

    Spectacular.

  • @tranquildragonsden5640

    Love it. The entire composition is fantastic. You reap what you sow. The bug killer, becomes the bug. 😂😂

  • @Laurin1179
    @Laurin1179 Před 19 dny +1

    Can't wait to see more!

  • @cannonfodder4376
    @cannonfodder4376 Před 23 dny +7

    Looks fantastic, sounds fantastic, was Superb. Great work that is better than most TV.

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 Před 24 dny +4

    Wow. Fantastic production values and effects.

  • @nathelsunrider9516
    @nathelsunrider9516 Před 22 dny +2

    This is just incredible, I won't be able to express how much I love it, so happy that I've just started and have a lot more to see. I'm really curious about this universe's story ! Amazing visuals too, my eyes are blessed ! Thanks

  • @anydaynow01
    @anydaynow01 Před 23 dny +3

    Can't wait for the rest of the episodes, this was great!

  • @anolive7535
    @anolive7535 Před 22 dny +3

    Incredible work! The visual effects and cinematography completely blew me away along with a pretty interesting story. Though I do feel like it's kinda weird that he just stood there when the very angry squid guy was about to kill him.

  • @closer2theheart684
    @closer2theheart684 Před 20 dny +1

    I'm about to watch every single episode. This is some solid indie sci-fi.

  • @FirstSuiGeneris
    @FirstSuiGeneris Před 22 dny +2

    4 or 5 minutes what a tease! I want 90 or 120 minutes of this! This is like one bite of steak when your mind is telling you: that you want the whole steak! Feed me!

  • @HenryTriplette
    @HenryTriplette Před 24 dny +3

    Holy macaroni, this is stunning!

  • @TyroneBruinsmaFilms
    @TyroneBruinsmaFilms Před 24 dny +5

    I hope Ruairi Robinson will be able to make his ambitious planned feature The Leviathan, and this shows he could easily make an Alien film or the Gears of War feature

  • @3dd205
    @3dd205 Před 20 dny +2

    I'm sorry, but this is not a movie trailer????? is this graphics from the guys????
    you have surpassed Hollywood! This is the best thing I've ever seen.
    Shock.
    YOU ARE REAL PROFESSIONALS.
    Directing, meaning, sound, light, graphics, I can list up to 100 points.