Concept art, wire frame animations and composites.

We need Afrofuturism; not as a box to put people in, but as a lens with which to change the way we imagine and actualize an inclusive future. A future where black people are in control of their own destinies.

What kind of message is sent when future worlds are depicted without black people?

In episode three of DUST’s Afrofuturism series, George Clinton and the almighty Mothership emerge from a cloud of green gas to funk up the universe and expand the mythology of the philosophical and artistic lens that would later come to be known as Afrofuturism. From getting funky in front of a massive crowd on the moon to breaking bread with Jimi Hendrix and Sun Ra, George Clinton’s ultra funky contributions to the galaxy only serve to reinforce the idea that all motherships are connected.

In this episode of Afrofuturism, DUST presents the animated story of that fateful night. Originally intended to be a friendly jam session between God (Clapton) and one of his biggest fans, the then unknown Hendrix, Clapton walked off-stage in the middle of Hendrix’s solo, stunned by the no-name’s guitar wizardry. Hendrix’s performance that night forged a brotherhood with Clapton and is just one of many such stories of his mind-blowing performances that would carve out his place in rock n’ roll history as the unmatched greatest guitarist of all-time (according to Rolling Stone). Hendrix’s infatuation with science fiction, and his commitment to technological (and psychedelic) experimentation, pushed him to make his guitar sound like anything but, and has inspired artists of many genres to embrace their individuality ever since.

Missy was the first popular black artist to make explicit, recurring use of science-fiction in her visual offerings. For this reason, and because of the lack of representation of Black people in science-fiction films, Missy’s work can be viewed through the lens of Afrofuturism.

DUST is delving into the Emotion Archive to bring your life meaning. File #1: Evolution. Does life feel futile? If you need more meaning in your life, DUST will download some for you now. It is the duty of DUST to monitor your psychological conditions. Do not worry, the Emotion Archives will correct your consciousness.

Can a robot explain spacetime to you with a poem? DUST is delving into the Emotion Archive to bring your life meaning. File #2: Spacetime. Does life feel futile? If you need more meaning in your life, DUST will download some for you now. It is the duty of DUST to monitor your psychological conditions. Do not worry, the Emotion Archives will correct your consciousness.

Virtual Reality has been depicted in science fiction for decades. Filmmakers imagined what the VR landscape would look like and what effects it could have on the users. As virtual reality devices become more common in real life it's interesting to look back and see what they got right. Enjoy this first episode of Sci-Fi Artifacts - our new series where we delve deep into different aspects of the science fiction world.

We need Afrofuturism; not as a box to put people in, but as a lens with which to change the way we see the future. It’s a future where black people are not only included, but are in control of their own destinies. Afrofuturism is not a sub-genre. For some, like Sun Ra, Afrofuturism (though the term was not coined until after Sun Ra passed away) is a form of escapism; a reprieve from violent systems of segregation and white supremacy. For others, Afrofuturism is a celebration of black innovation; filmmaker and author Ytasha Womack describes Afrofuturism as, “The intersection between black culture, technology, liberation, and the imagination, with some mysticism thrown in, too.” For some it is highly spiritual. Above all else, it is an ambitious vision of the future and mankind’s place in it that is continually informed by black culture and history. What kind of message is sent when mass audiences are presented with visions of the future that do not include people of color? Since Hollywood has historically excluded black characters from leading roles in science fiction films, black people have had to envision and ultimately create space for themselves above and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. In DUST’s original series, we celebrate a handful of those people, and encourage you to dive deeper into the Afrofuture. We present to you the stories of: - Sun Ra: Considered the forefather of Afrofuturism. - Uhura: One of the lieutenants on Star Trek’s Starship Enterprise. Portrayed by Nichelle Nichols in the original series, she counted Martin Luther King as one of her biggest fans. - George Clinton: Whose brand of funk was filled with cosmic imagery. - Jimi Hendrix: Who often imagined himself as an alien. - Missy Elliott: Who popularized the pairing of science-fiction and hip-hop.

We need Afrofuturism; not as a box to put people in, but as a lens with which to change the way we see the future. It’s a future where black people are not only included, but are in control of their own destinies.

Are you the pinnacle of what life can achieve, or something greater? The Fermi Paradox proves that you are special. Learn more in Emotion Archive File #3

This sci-fi horror stop-motion web series is about a corporation that unleashes a plague of bio-mechanical parasites on its workers. The web series picks up where the short left off, following workers that escape the initial infection as they fight back against the company. Chaos grows as upper level employees turn against the company, the mastermind of the bio-mechanical parasites seeks to take control of the company, and everyone deals with the fallout of the Rhizomect system. ("Operator Ep 1" by Sam Barnett)

Once Upon a time there nothing. And then that changed. The Big Bang will make you humble. Find out more in Emotion Archive #4.

Selfishness is only a sound strategy if the amount of games being played is 1. Game Theory will help you forgive. Find out more in Emotion Archive #5.

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America. "Automata" Episode 1 by Van Alan

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America. "Automata" Epilogue by Van Alan

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America. "Automata" Episode 2 by Van Alan

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America. "Automata" Episode 3 by Van Alan

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America. "Automata" Episode 4 by Van Alan

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America. "Automata" Episode 5 by Van Alan

Want more Automata? Find out how Van Alan and his team were able to turn the Penny Arcade into a live action series. Watch Doug Jones in the studio giving voice to Carl Swangee in the "Making Of Automata: The Series."

Did you know the automatons in Automata: The Series were all digitally done in post-production? Watch this behind-the-scenes look at how Van Alan and his team were able accomplish such a realistic look in his series.

In an alternate 1930's Prohibition-era New York City, it's not liquor that is outlawed but the future production of highly sentient robots known as automatons. Automata follows former NYPD detective turned private eye Sam Regal and his incredibly smart automaton partner, Carl Swangee. Together, they work to solve the case and understand each other in this dystopian America.

Two brilliant scientists. A slightly unhinged enemy from the future. When physicist Sophie Clarke builds a strange machine from long-lost scientific plans she unwittingly transports Nikola Tesla to modern-day London. Unfortunately Tesla brings another historical figure along with him: an autocratic automaton! ("Nikola Tesla and the End of the World" by Ian Strang)

Two brilliant scientists. A slightly unhinged enemy from the future. When physicist Sophie Clarke builds a strange machine from long-lost scientific plans she unwittingly transports Nikola Tesla to modern-day London. Unfortunately Tesla brings another historical figure along with him: an autocratic automaton! ("Nikola Tesla and the End of the World" by Ian Strang)

If you could control all your devices from a tattoo on your arm, would you feel safer? What if that sense of security was an illusion? “Circuits” presents a glimpse into the future of...body modification.

Two brilliant scientists. A slightly unhinged enemy from the future. When physicist Sophie Clarke builds a strange machine from long-lost scientific plans she unwittingly transports Nikola Tesla to modern-day London. Unfortunately Tesla brings another historical figure along with him: an autocratic automaton! ("Nikola Tesla and the End of the World" by Ian Strang)

The birth of a child makes every parent nervous. Technology makes the process safer, but our biological impulse to worry still seeps into the experience - no matter what. “The Stork” is a glimpse into the future of...birth.

Two brilliant scientists. A slightly unhinged enemy from the future. When physicist Sophie Clarke builds a strange machine from long-lost scientific plans she unwittingly transports Nikola Tesla to modern-day London. Unfortunately Tesla brings another historical figure along with him: an autocratic automaton! ("Nikola Tesla and the End of the World" by Ian Strang)

What happens when a chef takes his craft from experimental to extreme? What would you pay to savor a food that’s never been tasted before? “Sebastian Moller” is a glimpse into the future of...haute cuisine.

Understanding each other makes the world feel smaller. If you knew every language, would any barriers to communication still exist? “Esperanto” is a glimpse into the future of...conversation. Captions in the Esperanto language provided by DUST community member, Raúl J García.

If your best friend was sick how far would you go to help? What if that friend was a robot dog? “Sparky” is a glimpse into the future of...pets.

What happens when something created to help you becomes a thing you can't live without? "Day 180" is a glimpse into the future of...addiction.

This sci-fi horror stop-motion web series is about a corporation that unleashes a plague of bio-mechanical parasites on its workers. The web series picks up where the short left off, following workers that escape the initial infection as they fight back against the company. Chaos grows as upper level employees turn against the company, the mastermind of the bio-mechanical parasites seeks to take control of the company, and everyone deals with the fallout of the Rhizomect system.

It's easy to rely on technology to make life easier, but what do you do when it fails? "Analog Boy" is a glimpse into the future of...our virtual lives.

Get an inside look at the new feature film PROSPECT from the filmmakers Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell - starring Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones, Narcos), Jay Duplass (Search Party, Transparent), and Sophie Thatcher.

The world of PROSPECT was built from the ground up. Carpenters, designers, and other handy men and women built the sets, props, costumes, and more to fully immerse viewers. Take a look Inside PROSPECT as we explore the the makings of Cee's Thrower.

We can't predict where the world is going, but it doesn't have to be a scary dark dystopia. "The Tomorrow Night Show" is a glimpse of...a brighter future.

The world of PROSPECT was built from the ground up. Carpenters, designers, and other handy men and women built the sets, props, costumes, and more to fully immerse viewers. Take a look Inside PROSPECT as we explore the the makings of the helmets.

How have the roles offered to women in science fiction films and series changed throughout history? We went back in time for an in-depth exploration into the evolution of women in Hollywood sci-fi.

Damon and Cee land on the Green Moon in a rugged drop pod that has seen its share of travel into the fringes of deep space. “Inside Prospect” takes an in-depth look at how the pod progressed into the menacing vehicle seen in the film.

"Souls of Totality" made cinema history when it filmed the final scene during the Great American Eclipse. Everything had to go just right as there was no chance for a second take. Find out how the filmmakers were able to pull it off in this Making Of Featurette.

In the near future, drone technology has advanced and a new weapon has been unleashed - a humanoid drone stronger and faster than any soldier. But in the aftermath of a mysterious incident, damaged battle drone 237 is forced to go on the run with its programmer to try and take down their corrupt commander.

In the near future, drone technology has advanced and a new weapon has been unleashed - a humanoid drone stronger and faster than any soldier. But in the aftermath of a mysterious incident, damaged battle drone 237 is forced to go on the run with its programmer to try and take down their corrupt commander.

In the near future, drone technology has advanced and a new weapon has been unleashed - a humanoid drone stronger and faster than any soldier. But in the aftermath of a mysterious incident, damaged battle drone 237 is forced to go on the run with its programmer to try and take down their corrupt commander.

In the near future, drone technology has advanced and a new weapon has been unleashed - a humanoid drone stronger and faster than any soldier. But in the aftermath of a mysterious incident, damaged battle drone 237 is forced to go on the run with its programmer to try and take down their corrupt commander.

In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

In a near-future world, where individuals have their memories downloaded for backup, a man awakes in a body that is not his own.

The accidental invention of an a*hole AI spells trouble for a tech startup in the late 80’s. While trying to construct a machine capable of providing the world’s most accurate personality quiz, three computer engineers in a small garage in Silicon Valley accidentally stumble upon a full-fledged artificial intelligence that can read souls. The rise and fall of their company, the Mundi Corporation, is told over the course of five episodes.

The accidental invention of an asshole AI spells trouble for a tech startup in the late 80’s. While trying to construct a machine capable of providing the world’s most accurate personality quiz, three computer engineers in a small garage in Silicon Valley accidentally stumble upon a full-fledged artificial intelligence that can read souls. The rise and fall of their company, the Mundi Corporation, is told over the course of five episodes.

The accidental invention of an asshole AI spells trouble for a tech startup in the late 80’s. While trying to construct a machine capable of providing the world’s most accurate personality quiz, three computer engineers in a small garage in Silicon Valley accidentally stumble upon a full-fledged artificial intelligence that can read souls. The rise and fall of their company, the Mundi Corporation, is told over the course of five episodes.

The accidental invention of an asshole AI spells trouble for a tech startup in the late 80’s. While trying to construct a machine capable of providing the world’s most accurate personality quiz, three computer engineers in a small garage in Silicon Valley accidentally stumble upon a full-fledged artificial intelligence that can read souls. The rise and fall of their company, the Mundi Corporation, is told over the course of five episodes.

This week we watch all five episodes of the sci-fi dark comedy series "Who You Are" on Sunday Night DUST, with a bonus showing of "The Leap"

DUST and Den of Geek teamed up to livestream the first episode of Other Space and host a Q&A with the creator Paul Feig and the Cast. Here is the Other Space Q&A in full (fan questions, cocktail recipes, and zoom dropouts included!) with Paul Feig, Karan Soni, Conor Leslie, Bess Rous, Eugene Cordero, and Neil Casey. Stick around to the end for Paul Feig's special Other Space cocktail recipe.

A young and inexperienced crew venture into space to face mysterious clouds, folds in time and the occasional alien attack, as well as more household challenges.

Official music video for "Dolly.Zero" by Antoine Debarge. Dolly and Silvio are in love forever.

When Val Mayfield returns to her rural home of Poe County to bury her deceased father, she discovers a message from beyond the grave - setting off a perilous journey into a mysterious place found between life and death.

When A.I. starts cancelling humans. A music video for the song "Algorithm" by Makeup + Vanity Set.

When Off-World Officer Cole Freeman finds the missing research vessel ATROPA, he discovers an inconsistency in the ship logs. He wakes the crew from hypersleep, and they soon find themselves caught up in a much bigger mystery.

After their mysterious collision, the crew must act fast to save the critically damaged ship. With power failing, Cole makes a bold decision.

After a disaster on the sister ship and a troubling discovery, Moira patches Cole up. Jensen works on finding a solution to their predicament.

Flashback to Cole’s time as a detective on Earth. An important event from Cole and Moira’s past is revealed. Captain Schreiber gives Cole a choice on Valley Forge Outpost.

Moira informs the crew how Sanders’ copy died. Cole is put on the defensive. An unfortunate choice reveals a horrible new truth.

With power failing, the remaining crew search for Sanders. The group splits, and Sanders makes his move.

SEASON FINALE: All hope is seemingly lost when a potential solution presents itself. The remaining crew must act fast if they are ever going to break the cycle

Celebrate Black History Month with DUST's "Black Voices in Sci-Fi". Featuring: "Stevie's Aliens" by Austin S. Harris (0:00-15:42) A skeptical high school student is thrown into a night of adventure after he sees a UFO. "Jonah" by Kibwe Tavares (15:43- 32:49) 2 friends, 1 giant fish, and the photo that changed their world. "Phoenix Run: Home" by TJ Walker & Rick Walters (32:50-42:24) A street smart smuggler Marky is on the run from a bounty hunter and his infected henchmen. Marky flees to the only family he's ever known, former superhero Ma Jones AKA Thunder. "Details to Follow" by Michael P. Spencer (42:25- 47:25) A young couple's evening at home is rapidly thrown into confusion, chaos and disaster. How well do they really know each other?

Operator is a stop motion animated web series about a corporation that unleashes a plague of bio-mechanical parasites to enslave its workers.

Working at home in Tennessee with no internet or computer, Steve R. Dodd has created hundreds of beautiful 'spacescapes' visions of a positive future. Now 69 years old, this is his first on camera interview.

Ex-NASA astronaut Max Levodolinsky readies his piece-of-junk space freighter for his latest transpo run to the Moon—while bickering with Space Traffic Control, his husband, his boss, and… his new pilot-in-training?!?

Despite his objections, Max is forced to take on fresh astronautics graduate Tommie al-Qasimi. She accidentally unleashes a computer virus that could kill them both after discovering that she can’t stand Max’s taste in music.

Max and Tommie race against the clock as the virus takes over their ship and thrusts them into the crosshairs of Earth’s orbital defense systems. To Tommie’s dismay, Max makes the most of some very teachable moments.

Tommie’s boyfriend busts her for using autoreplies to his love letters. But a heart-to-heart about the future reveals a new and even deeper issue between Tommie and Max.

After finding out that Tommie is Max’s replacement, the conversation gets super awkward. But they have to change the subject when their ship gets hit by space junk traveling 10,000 mph.

Everything in their ship got hit…including Max. Now he and Tommie have to cobble together a plan to save their lives as the ship tumbles out of control. But that doesn’t stop them from continuing to argue about music.

Looks like the training portion of the flight is over. Can Tommie show that she’s got the right stuff? Will Max survive the hull-walk from hell? Is the Tsiolkovsky on a one-way trip to oblivion…?

An engineer at a major tech company sneaks a skeptical journalist inside to interview what he believes is the first sentient AI.

An engineer at a major tech company sneaks a skeptical journalist inside to interview what he believes is the first sentient AI.

An engineer at a major tech company sneaks a skeptical journalist inside to interview what he believes is the first sentient AI.

An engineer (John D. Michaels) at a major tech company sneaks a skeptical journalist (Maria-Elena Laas) inside to interview what he believes is the first sentient AI (Chase Simone).