Sci-Fi Short Film: The Workplace - DUST
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Date: 2024-04-01
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funguyrob
This actually happened to me when accepting to work in a bank in (country name omitted) some years back in IT. They had new offices and equipment. The offices were in fishbowls (all glass) so everyone could see every one else. Everybody played computer games all day openly (except me) and no one did any work (I tried to, After a year, they wanted to renew my contract. I had a talk with the boss who said they were very happy with my work and would like to extend my contract. I said, ok, but I insist on you giving me some real work. He said that I should continue as I was doing and not rock the boat by talking about work, They renewed my contract but I soon found a new job in Germany to get away from this weird sitaution.
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This actually happened to me when accepting to work in a bank in (country name omitted) some years back in IT. They had new offices and equipment. The offices were in fishbowls (all glass) so everyone could see every one else. Everybody played computer games all day openly (except me) and no one did any work (I tried to, After a year, they wanted to renew my contract. I had a talk with the boss who said they were very happy with my work and would like to extend my contract. I said, ok, but I insist on you giving me some real work. He said that I should continue as I was doing and not rock the boat by talking about work, They renewed my contract but I soon found a new job in Germany to get away from this weird sitaution.
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davidp4427
My Mom, who passed away at 90 years old a few years ago, used to have a job like this. She was hired at a Government office at a young age that had desks in rows with the boss at the front. She got her desk and asked the lady next to her what she was supposed to do. She was told to go to the file cabinet, pull a file, look through it at her desk and then put it back. The boss due to his grade was authorized so many workers whether there was enough work for them or not. She didn't stay long in that job because it drove her nuts. I guess the point of this film is that only meaningful work gives life meaning.
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My Mom, who passed away at 90 years old a few years ago, used to have a job like this. She was hired at a Government office at a young age that had desks in rows with the boss at the front. She got her desk and asked the lady next to her what she was supposed to do. She was told to go to the file cabinet, pull a file, look through it at her desk and then put it back. The boss due to his grade was authorized so many workers whether there was enough work for them or not. She didn't stay long in that job because it drove her nuts. I guess the point of this film is that only meaningful work gives life meaning.
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Comicsluvr
I thought this was a computer simulation except for the gas masks. Very enjoyable. However, I have one small point of contention: Gas masks don't provide oxygen. Low oxygen can't be prevented by wearing one. The exact same result would have been achieved if the announcement had said something about 'Airborne contaminants'. and it would have made more sense.
The look on the actor's face when he saw his current boss' face on the 'former boss' wall was really good. Just the right mix of happiness and 'wait. what'
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I thought this was a computer simulation except for the gas masks. Very enjoyable. However, I have one small point of contention: Gas masks don't provide oxygen. Low oxygen can't be prevented by wearing one. The exact same result would have been achieved if the announcement had said something about 'Airborne contaminants'. and it would have made more sense.
The look on the actor's face when he saw his current boss' face on the 'former boss' wall was really good. Just the right mix of happiness and 'wait. what'
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weissrw1
Nobody introduced themselves. No names No purpose, no name. What an idea. Then they gathered around the coffee pot talking about loving caffeine, but the pot was an orange one for decaf. Another nice touch. Still, you'd think they'd come up with make work. Art projects, music, pottery. There are things that can be done to create purpose. Still nice short.
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Nobody introduced themselves. No names No purpose, no name. What an idea. Then they gathered around the coffee pot talking about loving caffeine, but the pot was an orange one for decaf. Another nice touch. Still, you'd think they'd come up with make work. Art projects, music, pottery. There are things that can be done to create purpose. Still nice short.
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jakemaltz1780
Damn this one is good. Loved so much how you guys showed this new generation through their unfamiliarity with the idioms and common phrases; such a nice detail. Started out with Her vibe and ended with something more dark. I'd love to see a full-length movie based on this story. Remarkable.
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Damn this one is good. Loved so much how you guys showed this new generation through their unfamiliarity with the idioms and common phrases; such a nice detail. Started out with Her vibe and ended with something more dark. I'd love to see a full-length movie based on this story. Remarkable.
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Masenken
Thought this was a riff on that game where everyone had to be happy all the time or face punishment.
Complete subversion of expectations from start to finish, especially the look on his face when he realized she took the time to throw her own face on the former boss wall. Like yooooo
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Thought this was a riff on that game where everyone had to be happy all the time or face punishment.
Complete subversion of expectations from start to finish, especially the look on his face when he realized she took the time to throw her own face on the former boss wall. Like yooooo
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NBC_NCO
Welcome to custom cabinets.
Have you any wood working experience
I saw a lumber truck drive by once.
Perfect! Pay starts at 25. 00 per hour anything after 8 hours in a day is automatic time and a half. You get medical dental and 401k dollar for dollar match.
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Welcome to custom cabinets.
Have you any wood working experience
I saw a lumber truck drive by once.
Perfect! Pay starts at 25. 00 per hour anything after 8 hours in a day is automatic time and a half. You get medical dental and 401k dollar for dollar match.
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sqorpeus
The whole point of not having to work is supposed to free us to actually enjoy our lives, not yearn for the constraints of being debt slaves again. Guess people really are inured to the system after countless generations living the same iteration.
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The whole point of not having to work is supposed to free us to actually enjoy our lives, not yearn for the constraints of being debt slaves again. Guess people really are inured to the system after countless generations living the same iteration.
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failorn3390
Someone can explain this movie to me please Why a gas mask Why do people type on their keypad when the screen is off The woman dies at the end Why Where are they How does this relate to today's society I dont understand help me plz lmao.
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Someone can explain this movie to me please Why a gas mask Why do people type on their keypad when the screen is off The woman dies at the end Why Where are they How does this relate to today's society I dont understand help me plz lmao.
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therealborischang
A rare Dust short that coherently tells a story and has an ending. Nicely done. It reminds me of a few places I’ve worked where people seem too obviously trying to look like they’re busy doing important things.
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A rare Dust short that coherently tells a story and has an ending. Nicely done. It reminds me of a few places I’ve worked where people seem too obviously trying to look like they’re busy doing important things.
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pr0toc0l
AH yes, the Fake it till you make it crowd. Just fake it. Keep faking it until everyone who knows what they are doing are fired, or leave. Everyone in that building could be a member of my management team.
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AH yes, the Fake it till you make it crowd. Just fake it. Keep faking it until everyone who knows what they are doing are fired, or leave. Everyone in that building could be a member of my management team.
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AlextheENTP
Spunky and bright, the scariest type of macabre! It's like A Clockwork Orange meets Dr Seuss meets every office job I've ever had.
Well, I'm free now, and I'm not going back, ye hear me I'm FREEEEEEE!
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Spunky and bright, the scariest type of macabre! It's like A Clockwork Orange meets Dr Seuss meets every office job I've ever had.
Well, I'm free now, and I'm not going back, ye hear me I'm FREEEEEEE!
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krisvq
We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us. Very dark. Very true also. Majority of today's jobs are neither creating, nor repairing anything. No wonder people are depressed and suicidal. Excellent short.
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We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us. Very dark. Very true also. Majority of today's jobs are neither creating, nor repairing anything. No wonder people are depressed and suicidal. Excellent short.
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JeffSmith03
I would like that job. for a day. What is it with all these futuristic oxygen level stories, when it's more likely we will suffer from toxic air or destructive storms, despite plenty of oxygen in it.
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I would like that job. for a day. What is it with all these futuristic oxygen level stories, when it's more likely we will suffer from toxic air or destructive storms, despite plenty of oxygen in it.
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amandadonegan2137
Pah. Theyd have been better off planting trees and fighting corporations that are destroying our planet.
This is what happens when you comply.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!
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Pah. Theyd have been better off planting trees and fighting corporations that are destroying our planet.
This is what happens when you comply.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!
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lisaoaks3262
I'm curious. These are all college films right I want to know what college you all go to. I'm wanting to start doing short films but not sure where to start
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I'm curious. These are all college films right I want to know what college you all go to. I'm wanting to start doing short films but not sure where to start
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paulagodebrito
Oh. Was the sacrifice (her suicide) because of the change in leadership part of the package I can't help but feel so sad watching this.
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Oh. Was the sacrifice (her suicide) because of the change in leadership part of the package I can't help but feel so sad watching this.
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MekoVan
First off, WTAF is this all about LOL I love the classic red iMac with a non-mac keyboard, I have all colors of those in my garage. hahaha.
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First off, WTAF is this all about LOL I love the classic red iMac with a non-mac keyboard, I have all colors of those in my garage. hahaha.
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RavenVonK
This is a wakeup call! Time to get to work and have a life! Is this what UBI would do to us Quarantine is doing this to us right now!
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This is a wakeup call! Time to get to work and have a life! Is this what UBI would do to us Quarantine is doing this to us right now!
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jkeltonga
Interesting use of office politics to portray the meaningless lives we seem to enjoy. Just be a productive bee and go back to work.
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Interesting use of office politics to portray the meaningless lives we seem to enjoy. Just be a productive bee and go back to work.
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DaveTheReaper666
- I interpret the semantics of a question, but ignore the pragmatics.
- Could you give me an example
- Yes, I could.
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- I interpret the semantics of a question, but ignore the pragmatics.
- Could you give me an example
- Yes, I could.
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dust
This is how it feels to be a teacher. The kids know their grades and conduct records don't really matter. They know it's all pretend.
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This is how it feels to be a teacher. The kids know their grades and conduct records don't really matter. They know it's all pretend.
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dust
UK petrol shortages, there were no shortages the week before or the one before that, then msm said don't panic and pow! no petrol,
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UK petrol shortages, there were no shortages the week before or the one before that, then msm said don't panic and pow! no petrol,
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xxxsetra
What do you bring to the table
Well, I'm AT the table.
how to pass your interview with 1000% success.
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What do you bring to the table
Well, I'm AT the table.
how to pass your interview with 1000% success.
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Enroxxx
Perfect representation of today's woke society, that creates fake problems to justify its emptiness.
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Perfect representation of today's woke society, that creates fake problems to justify its emptiness.
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Natasha___.
This is what I thought a job was, when I was 10
I'm in love with the set and the wardrobe
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This is what I thought a job was, when I was 10
I'm in love with the set and the wardrobe
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poisonplayer8297
They can have non working computers and non working phones but the phone still beeps lol
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They can have non working computers and non working phones but the phone still beeps lol
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jaspertickler1831
Fantastically weird and intriguing! Excellent all around and was a pleasure to watch
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Fantastically weird and intriguing! Excellent all around and was a pleasure to watch
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MrOnlineGuides
I really dont understand this at all. Seriously, why cant they photocopy their butts
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I really dont understand this at all. Seriously, why cant they photocopy their butts
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dust
This is exactly what I've been doing for the last 23 years of my life and I am quite happy.
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This is exactly what I've been doing for the last 23 years of my life and I am quite happy.
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