The Lord of All Future Space & Time

I was completely blown away by this film.

From the very first few minutes, I found myself sitting up, eyes wide, thinking, "Wait... hold on this is not what I expected." And I mean that in the best possible way. This short film defied expectations and delivered a powerful, high concept story with the kind of precision and emotional punch you usually only get in big budget features.

The actor playing the lead character, Dyson, is a generational talent. His performance was magnetic....layered, intense, and brutally honest. He absolutely crushed it. In my opinion, at its core, this is a revenge film, and honestly, who doesn't love a good revenge story? I took so much satisfaction in watching him even the score.

But what truly sets this film apart is its execution. The attention to detail in every frame, every scene-costume, lighting, pacing-nothing was overlooked. The entire cast brought their A-game; not a single weak link disrupted the illusion, which is extremely rare.

What's even more impressive is how the story incorporates time travel and multiverse elements in a way that feels fresh, not overdone. In an era where those themes are everywhere, this film found a new angle and it worked.

And can we talk about the score and soundtrack? Phenomenal. Every piece of music felt intentional, elevating the tension, the emotion, the stakes.

This was a short film with long-lasting impact. I can't wait to watch it again and I have a feeling this won't be the last time we're hearing about this Roy Williams Jr fellow.

This film delivers an astonishing amount of story within a compact runtime, yet never feels rushed or constrained. Every frame reflects care and precision, with pacing that holds attention while allowing emotion to breathe. At its center, the leading man is ideally cast, delivering a performance that grounds the narrative with truth and presence. Paired with inspired narration and writing that is both eloquent and unmistakably cinematic, the result is a work that feels effortless, masterful, and unforgettable.

Everything thing about this film was done incredibly right. They balanced it with heart, fun, and good ole' time travel. What a fresh way to tell a story. Roy Williams Jr as the lead was a home run. Hats off to the writer, director, and the entire team. This was what film should be. Great choices and a ride that stays with you after the credit. Well done!!!

Just when you thought the multiverse or time travel flicks were getting old, you get this delightful short. From the opening moment to the final beat, this film rocks. The filmmakers employee every tool in their arsenal - comedy, drama, sci-fi, animation and they do it well. I said to a friend when leaving, "When is the series or the full length film coming?".

There is a lot of heart in what might seem like just a fun romp. The stakes are very high for our lead character Dyson Wheeler and Roy Williams Jr. Does a material job of living in that skin. Also great was Paul Major as Dumb Nate. Point in fact, this short is well cast across the board. Terrific direction, narration music and writing.

I look forward to this group's next project.

From the first image, you know you're in the hands of fantastic storytellers. The cinematography in this piece is truly masterful. The setting is very much a character. The desert is photographed beautifully. You can almost feel the heat radiate through the screen.

Chris Paul Russell is a writer/director to watch. This is my first time engaging with his work and he's really special. TLOAFSAT gender bends like there's no tomorrow. Russell never allows the film to get away from him. The tone of the piece is so sure, so certain.

The cast is phenomenal. Roy Williams, Jr. Is the right man to lead us through this journey. Williams does more with his eyes than most actors can do with several pages of dialogue. You feel everything he feels. Mark Bennighoffen's narration is absolutely perfect. Paul Major as "Dumb Nate" is another standout. There are no weak links in this cast.

If this is playing at a festival near you, watch it! It's totally worth every cent you'll pay.