IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS A BAG
When a duffle bag explodes into existence over the Nevada desert, Dyson Wheeler – set to be hanged — seizes his chance at escape, killing his captor with the shovel he was just using to dig his own grave. Thus begins Wheeler's mission to avenge the death of his beloved wife Rachel, and in the process, create our particular pocket of space-time, The Future That Matters To Us.
The Lord of All Future Space & Time is a classic western tale of revenge interrupted by sci-fi hijinks. Purposefully and joyfully heavy on narration (in the style of early Coen Brothers or somewhere between Goodfellas and Amelie) it’s a tall tale in a short film, a fast-paced comedy asking the big questions about time, grief, love and the meaning of life itself.
The Lord of All Future Space & Time had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025 and is currently traveling the world on a wildly successful, award-winning festival run.
You can read the script for the film here, if you want.
THE BALLAD OF DYSON WHEELER
Just like any great folk hero, Dyson Wheeler has himself a theme song. Composed by Bryan Winslow and performed by Josh Jove, you can give it a listen below.
By the way: you can find this tune, as well as Alex Bornstein’s brilliant score, on any of your favorite music streamers.
CREDITS
Written & Directed by Chris Paul Russell
Producers Dana Guerin, Joy Sirott Hurwitz, Karl Stelter
Executive Producers Jake Ranski, John Frank Rosenblum, Arian Russell, Joe Simon, Danny Shepherd
Director of Photography Joe Simon
Assistant Camera Corey Cave
2nd AC Stephanie Blenderman
VFX Supervisor Danny Shepherd
Gaffer Jon Bass
Production Designer Mark Fenlason
Set Dresser Steve Myers
PDPA Sam Weiss
Stunt Coordinator Mario Rocha
Key Grip Ryan Schwerzler
G&E Swing Nick Sandoval
Colorist Arianna Shining Star
Animation Jaromir Novotny
Hair & Make-Up Alison Bailey
Wardrobe Emerson Bualat
Script Supervisor Nicol J. Miller
Assistant Director Courtney Therond
Key Set PA Olivia Cade
Sound Recording James Ersted
Sound Design Mike Beliveau
Original Score Alexander Bornstein
Casting Director Ryan Lagod
Editor Shawn Lovering
Production Assistants Matthew Carpenter, Yaou Dou, Chase Mackenzie
Medic Cecil Trail
Additional Photography Justin Lee, Nathan Regier
On-Set Photography Matthew Martin
Dyson Wheeler Roy Williams, Jr.
The Narrator Mark Benninghofen
The Preacher Lightfoot Hans Heilman
Rachel Wheeler Paulette Fajardo
Frank Beatty Ray Buffer
Dumb Nate Paul Major
Nate LA Williams
Mary Amanda Harris
Barbara Darr Arian Winn Russell
Bab’s Friend Emerson Bualat
Danny Darr Danny Shepherd
Nanci Funderburke Elise Arndt
Sneeze Guard Inventor Channing Apodaca
Fly Swatter Inventor Peter Xifo
Mary’s Love Micah Moch
Flyboy #1 Chris Russell