The Lord of All Future Space & Time

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!!!

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.

I saw this at the 29th Annual LA Shorts Film Festival. Out of all the films shown, this was hands down my favorite.

The way the writing blends comedy with thought-provoking presentations on time's relationship to cause and effect is genius. I found myself pleasantly pulled between laughter and introspection.

Roy Williams Jr., as the lead, delivers a powerful performance with various moments of catharsis that will leave the viewer saying "YES! I feel this deep in my bones". Mark Benninghoffen did a great job as our charming narrator throughout the film. This was certainly fun watch that hooks its viewers immediately from the beginning and refuses to let you go! Even after it's over.

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.

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.