Sci-Fi Short Film TOTO - DUST - Online Premiere
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Date: 2024-04-01
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Comments and reviews: 35
sailorstu
Wonderful short film,
It brought tears to my eyes.
It reminds me of a few years ago.
My mom was having problems hearing her flip phone, with Bluetooth.
I brought her to the cell phone store, so they could program it to work through her hearing aids.
Rather than doing this one simple task they tried selling her a smart watch saying was what she needed.
My mom was 80 at the time and barely knew how to turn on her computer.
She had no need or desire to learn anything more.
That's why she had a flip phone rather than a smartphone.
Shortly before my mom passed I learned about a USA based cellphone manufacturering company who knows about this and designed their entire product line around seniors. Trying to make things easier for them with bigger buttons, louder volume and so on.
However they weren't available in Canada at that time.
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Wonderful short film,
It brought tears to my eyes.
It reminds me of a few years ago.
My mom was having problems hearing her flip phone, with Bluetooth.
I brought her to the cell phone store, so they could program it to work through her hearing aids.
Rather than doing this one simple task they tried selling her a smart watch saying was what she needed.
My mom was 80 at the time and barely knew how to turn on her computer.
She had no need or desire to learn anything more.
That's why she had a flip phone rather than a smartphone.
Shortly before my mom passed I learned about a USA based cellphone manufacturering company who knows about this and designed their entire product line around seniors. Trying to make things easier for them with bigger buttons, louder volume and so on.
However they weren't available in Canada at that time.
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ccmarcum
I am a grandmother with only one grandchild. She has become like this girl--always looking at her phone, never has time to stay and watch a DVD, says I drive too slowly, gasps if I ask her to do something that saves me climbing stairs, is irritated if I miss a word as she speaks. I speak to her using three different languages so she will pick up simple phrases, teach her basic cooking, talk about her relatives of several generations back, show her how saying something or doing something kind for someone makes her feel happy, tell her to always do what she feels is right, even if it is against the law, and encourage her to travel and know the world, meeting people along the way. I never had a grandmother but wish I had.
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I am a grandmother with only one grandchild. She has become like this girl--always looking at her phone, never has time to stay and watch a DVD, says I drive too slowly, gasps if I ask her to do something that saves me climbing stairs, is irritated if I miss a word as she speaks. I speak to her using three different languages so she will pick up simple phrases, teach her basic cooking, talk about her relatives of several generations back, show her how saying something or doing something kind for someone makes her feel happy, tell her to always do what she feels is right, even if it is against the law, and encourage her to travel and know the world, meeting people along the way. I never had a grandmother but wish I had.
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dust
Hey, that was for grandma! To make her day to day life a little easier and less lonely. And little granddaughter erased all of Grandma's work and happy memories with Toto.
And the Mom, Rosa's daughter, saying she's going to help her with it, there's no way that will ever happen. Ten years later she'll still be talking about 'someday. ' Someday never comes.
Well, I guess Rosa will just have to take time to teach Toto and make friends with him all over again. Don't let kids or anybody play with him unattended any more.
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Hey, that was for grandma! To make her day to day life a little easier and less lonely. And little granddaughter erased all of Grandma's work and happy memories with Toto.
And the Mom, Rosa's daughter, saying she's going to help her with it, there's no way that will ever happen. Ten years later she'll still be talking about 'someday. ' Someday never comes.
Well, I guess Rosa will just have to take time to teach Toto and make friends with him all over again. Don't let kids or anybody play with him unattended any more.
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katelloyd2247
I thought the short was very well done except. TOTO is Baymax. the panda ears do not make it look like a Panda robot. it still looks like Baymax from Big Hero Six( which I think Baymax was originated in marvel comics--though the drawing is completely different in the movie and they make it well know that this its the case) In the movie, Baymax is essentially a caretaker to a boy who lost his dad and brother. Here Pandamax is a caretaker as well. Was this what inspired you and whom TOTO represents Thanks.
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I thought the short was very well done except. TOTO is Baymax. the panda ears do not make it look like a Panda robot. it still looks like Baymax from Big Hero Six( which I think Baymax was originated in marvel comics--though the drawing is completely different in the movie and they make it well know that this its the case) In the movie, Baymax is essentially a caretaker to a boy who lost his dad and brother. Here Pandamax is a caretaker as well. Was this what inspired you and whom TOTO represents Thanks.
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l. b. 4773
I really appreciate the story. I hate that Grams built rapport with the robot and the little girl updated the thing. I see a lot in the comments about the generation gap. The girl is a child. She hasn’t had enough life experience to be grateful for the pasta. At her age, I’d probably want pizza, too. A short story that introduced and maintained my empathy for the characters and left me wanting more, but at the same time, left me filling like I’ve enjoyed a full length film. Loved it.
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I really appreciate the story. I hate that Grams built rapport with the robot and the little girl updated the thing. I see a lot in the comments about the generation gap. The girl is a child. She hasn’t had enough life experience to be grateful for the pasta. At her age, I’d probably want pizza, too. A short story that introduced and maintained my empathy for the characters and left me wanting more, but at the same time, left me filling like I’ve enjoyed a full length film. Loved it.
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Phrancis5
It's like that movie Frank and the Robot. I'm now middle age, never had kids, but work in tech and have generally kept up with technology. I hope digital assistants like this will be common and affordable in my old age. Just like Japan's aging population, there are many Americans that never had kids. Weird that a new robot is kinda dingy looking - also, software updates shouldn't erase important memory.
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It's like that movie Frank and the Robot. I'm now middle age, never had kids, but work in tech and have generally kept up with technology. I hope digital assistants like this will be common and affordable in my old age. Just like Japan's aging population, there are many Americans that never had kids. Weird that a new robot is kinda dingy looking - also, software updates shouldn't erase important memory.
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domundtgregor6683
while I loved the story and the messaging in it, I have 2 problems with the script:
- brand new TOTO's battery does not last even 24h Rosa got him in the morning and power was low after lunch
- if Rosa has the love ok cooking to make her own pasta, why does she keep some cheap frozen pizza in the fridge
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while I loved the story and the messaging in it, I have 2 problems with the script:
- brand new TOTO's battery does not last even 24h Rosa got him in the morning and power was low after lunch
- if Rosa has the love ok cooking to make her own pasta, why does she keep some cheap frozen pizza in the fridge
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dust
I can relate. I spent over 40 years working in IT. Never had a clean operating system update. Many updates from the vendor caused more problems than they solved. Or upgrades were not done properly. Lots of data was lost because backups were not taken on a regular basis. Rosa was wise. NO UPDATES.
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I can relate. I spent over 40 years working in IT. Never had a clean operating system update. Many updates from the vendor caused more problems than they solved. Or upgrades were not done properly. Lots of data was lost because backups were not taken on a regular basis. Rosa was wise. NO UPDATES.
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wheelsndealz
First. I think we all see the Baymax similarities.
Second, about the prop design of Toto. I know you're supposed to weather stuff to make it look more realistic, but if it's supposed to be brand new you shouldn't. If he came that dirty I would be returning it.
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First. I think we all see the Baymax similarities.
Second, about the prop design of Toto. I know you're supposed to weather stuff to make it look more realistic, but if it's supposed to be brand new you shouldn't. If he came that dirty I would be returning it.
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duncanbrady4053
Just a lovely short film, a bit happy a bit sad, perfectly dosed, Rosa was perfect (I felt like I was with a real person, not an actress. Great way to spend ten minutes, left me with a small smile after a perfectly executed small piece of art, thank you!
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Just a lovely short film, a bit happy a bit sad, perfectly dosed, Rosa was perfect (I felt like I was with a real person, not an actress. Great way to spend ten minutes, left me with a small smile after a perfectly executed small piece of art, thank you!
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dust
Goddam that was some sad shit! I mean, I'm guessing that was a large part of what you were trying to convey, and man did Mrs. Forlano ever deliver for you, but. whew! Very well done. I was completely unsure as to where we being taken on this ride.
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Goddam that was some sad shit! I mean, I'm guessing that was a large part of what you were trying to convey, and man did Mrs. Forlano ever deliver for you, but. whew! Very well done. I was completely unsure as to where we being taken on this ride.
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rustinpeace4347
Now I understand why this is sci fi: no italian granny would ever have a pre-cooked pizza in her fridge. Mortacci vostra mannja a maruonn!
(if the kid does not want pasta, simply exterminate her, she is not worthy )
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Now I understand why this is sci fi: no italian granny would ever have a pre-cooked pizza in her fridge. Mortacci vostra mannja a maruonn!
(if the kid does not want pasta, simply exterminate her, she is not worthy )
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dust
A sweet and quietly emotional story well told and acted, in particular by Rosa, but it strains credibility a bit that a software update would require you to erase all data on a device. Don't think that product would live long.
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A sweet and quietly emotional story well told and acted, in particular by Rosa, but it strains credibility a bit that a software update would require you to erase all data on a device. Don't think that product would live long.
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jasonmagana6081
Hello my name is Jason, what a treat lol, many thanks to the team, I still have a short fused grandmother to this day. She acts the same in the kitchen when cooking tamales during fall into winter every time.
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Hello my name is Jason, what a treat lol, many thanks to the team, I still have a short fused grandmother to this day. She acts the same in the kitchen when cooking tamales during fall into winter every time.
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mvo489
AI Is a lie which demands deception to profiteer off of the culturicide of those whose very existence depends on the rich and full values only human dignity vs cheap manufacturing pride of computation devices.
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AI Is a lie which demands deception to profiteer off of the culturicide of those whose very existence depends on the rich and full values only human dignity vs cheap manufacturing pride of computation devices.
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jm1551701
This was such a great story, a little sad the end but very good, I love anything SCI-FI specially when there are robots in it, this was very well filmed, great acting and Direction, a fine job Marco,
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This was such a great story, a little sad the end but very good, I love anything SCI-FI specially when there are robots in it, this was very well filmed, great acting and Direction, a fine job Marco,
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TheQuincyEdwards
This is perfect. I feel the same way about new tech as the old lady - one day I finally understand it, things become smooth, and then an update and I would rather not relearn it.
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This is perfect. I feel the same way about new tech as the old lady - one day I finally understand it, things become smooth, and then an update and I would rather not relearn it.
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graceleetay
Does not compute: Toto can cook and potentially burn down the house but cannot charge itself (vacuum cleaners can do that) and remember the original instruction not to update
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Does not compute: Toto can cook and potentially burn down the house but cannot charge itself (vacuum cleaners can do that) and remember the original instruction not to update
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thomascollins4325
Great short film! It really portrayed well the way old people are basically ignored by younger people, even family. No one listened to her. Very well done!
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Great short film! It really portrayed well the way old people are basically ignored by younger people, even family. No one listened to her. Very well done!
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dust
ungrateful little worm my life growing up was similar to grandmother if someone put food in front of me to eat my plate was licked clean and I would ask for more
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ungrateful little worm my life growing up was similar to grandmother if someone put food in front of me to eat my plate was licked clean and I would ask for more
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Spicymuffin
This is so relatable. So often i will ask elderly freinds or family why they never turn their phones on. Grumpy reply Because no one ever calls me on it!
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This is so relatable. So often i will ask elderly freinds or family why they never turn their phones on. Grumpy reply Because no one ever calls me on it!
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nilsnyman6767
Any kid that turns down Grandma's spaghetti should be beaten severely about the head and shoulders area! Also, kids, if it's not yours. leave it alone.
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Any kid that turns down Grandma's spaghetti should be beaten severely about the head and shoulders area! Also, kids, if it's not yours. leave it alone.
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marcobaldonado7768
Hi this is Marco! I'm the director of Toto. If you have any questions about the creation of the film or its story, please feel free to ask below!
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Hi this is Marco! I'm the director of Toto. If you have any questions about the creation of the film or its story, please feel free to ask below!
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kennethkrabat
That was incredibly sad. And very well done, as story and performance. Now I even less want to become as old as her. Its already slipping at age 59
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That was incredibly sad. And very well done, as story and performance. Now I even less want to become as old as her. Its already slipping at age 59
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allkindsofgroove
What an ungrateful brat that girl is! :(
I would love to have some authentic Italian home-made pasta one day and I wouldn't complain!
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What an ungrateful brat that girl is! :(
I would love to have some authentic Italian home-made pasta one day and I wouldn't complain!
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MentalStillness
Impressive film. I enjoyed the live action take on Baymax and Rosa's story dealing with her solitude and entitled granddaughter.
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Impressive film. I enjoyed the live action take on Baymax and Rosa's story dealing with her solitude and entitled granddaughter.
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garry6047
I know I'm not the only one who would have rather had the homemade traditional pasta. Freak'n pizza! Kids these days. what can you do
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I know I'm not the only one who would have rather had the homemade traditional pasta. Freak'n pizza! Kids these days. what can you do
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martyschrader
Sometimes one is forced to wonder what these indy filmmakers have on their, um, mind when they create something like this.
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Sometimes one is forced to wonder what these indy filmmakers have on their, um, mind when they create something like this.
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paulmaggiar8274
A wonderful short story with heart. The human food and robot food take center stage in how I process this film.
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A wonderful short story with heart. The human food and robot food take center stage in how I process this film.
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CarlosMabalot
For those old enough to remember, the Toto battery indicator at the very end of the film becomes deeply symbolic.
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For those old enough to remember, the Toto battery indicator at the very end of the film becomes deeply symbolic.
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dust
What a masterpiece!
. Made me sad, cause its actually the negligence that some people have to face in real life.
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What a masterpiece!
. Made me sad, cause its actually the negligence that some people have to face in real life.
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michaelwilson8461
Poor grandma, gained and lost a friend in a day. Makes you want to go hug your grandmother, just because.
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Poor grandma, gained and lost a friend in a day. Makes you want to go hug your grandmother, just because.
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jasonwall7751
Was expecting Toto to have Rosa's husband's memories or something that got reset during during update.
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Was expecting Toto to have Rosa's husband's memories or something that got reset during during update.
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malalford
Who the hell FACTORY RESETS other people's device without asking, just because it prompted them to
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Who the hell FACTORY RESETS other people's device without asking, just because it prompted them to
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dust
I would have taken my Nanna's hand-made pasta over frozen pizza. I think we can all agree on that.
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I would have taken my Nanna's hand-made pasta over frozen pizza. I think we can all agree on that.
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