DCS: THE GHOST - Short Film (2021) 

***WINNER - BEST MOVIE*** DCS World short film THE GHOST, submitted for the Grim Reapers DCS International Film Festival - Ed.2021! Hope you'll enjoy and thank you again for your support!!! Fly safe. Fly Metal. Greetings from France +++ Pitch: It's the end of February 1991, the Gulf War comes to its end. A flight of 2 F-16C are on a CAS mission when their Awacs asks them to reroute to the North. There, they will encounter a strange Iraqi MiG-29A... Written, edited and directed by J.P. FERRE Original score composed by ALEXIS MAINGAUD - soundcloud.com/alexis-maingaud/sets/the-ghost-dcs-world-short-film-2021?fbclid=IwAR04ls-dlfF0bF7nrjUC5oZn4TCzstcbn4CTLYLagq27zNUZtSrAZbXjzlg Voice actors: "Spartan #1": Raptor Dad - www.youtube.com/@RaptorDad "Spartan #2": Rodolphe Sanzé "Archangel": Natalie Gond Original liveries provided by BURNER31 and TEXAC - Customized by J.P. FERRE F-16C 421st FS Hill AFB: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/fr/files/3313705/ MiG-29A Iraqi Air Force: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/fr/files/3303170/ MiG-29A "THE GHOST" skin is now available, enjoy: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/fr/files/3315858/?sphrase_id=3191360 Additional sound FX used from the Jet Strike Pack by VIDEOCOPILOT - www.videocopilot.net Thanks for watching. Like, share & subscribe. Visit: www.jp-ferre.com

It's all fun and games until you realize this 5 minute short is better than most million dollar action movies.

"There's a pilot like you in every generation, and I've felled every one of them."

Actual best part of the movie is the loop at te end, foreshadowing the eternal cycle of flight getting downed, nearby one getting rerouted to assist by AWACS, losing contact, shooting down the MiG which comes back, getting shot down and AWACS rerouting next flight for the same fate. Absolutely amazing, better than 90% of movies in cinema

This needs the full cinematic treatment. Awesome short film. The ominous music really gave it a dark, foreboding touch. The story reminded me (in a small way) about the legendary tale of the Flying Dutchman----a 17th century sailing vessel that was cursed to never be able to make port for eternity, and which also meant very bad news for anyone who encountered it. This is almost like the 21st century version of THAT ghost story. Very well done. Enjoyed it immensely.

When the MiG came back on the RWR it gave me serious chills…

I love the cinematic. But as someone who served as a Communications chief in the Marine Corps. Hearing over and out, thoroughly triggers me. Over= transmission over awaiting response. Out= transmission end, no more response. Saying over and out is a paradox. But again, beautiful cinematic.

As a wise unknown man have said: *_"The Ghost never dies"_*

when his wingman first describes the MiG it seriously reminded me of when Blackout from the First Transformers was visually ID'd by an investigating jet, from that alone i knew that those 2 pilots werent making it out of there. Phenomenal work

When a 5 minute DCS short is better than a movie with a multi-million dollar budget. EDIT: Top Gun was amazing, I really appreciate it. I'm only posting this because some people don't know how to check when comments were posted.

I would pay to watch a full movie of this...

4:13 for some reason I can’t stop playing this scene. It’s so good.

"over and out" always cracks me up :D nobody actually says that but movies seem to think so :D Amazing video btw, awsome shots and edit! Keep doing what you're doing. Outstanding!

I fear no man. But that Mig-29....., it scares me.

2:22 I love how the wings tilt, it looks fantastic!

Mihaly: "he hits the MiG in *Non-Critical* Area, disappointment."

DCS is an amazing experience in VR. The level of detail in the cockpits, topography, feels almost real. Great simulator.

**Throws imaginary money I don't have at the screen** _"START THE FRANCHISE!"_

"did you hear the ghost?" "What?" "Heard he shot down 6 planes in less than 48 hours" Sir the FBI asks where is your crystal ball?

Nah the shot of the MiG rolling over and firing a missile after he takes out the first Viper is one of the coldest shots I have seen in ANYTHING. Not just cinematics. That was a Hollywood level shot.

Till today the most creative and one of the best movies made using DCS

Goosebumps 🔥

Probably one of the best short films ever not only in DCS. This guys got talent!

I wish the mig 29 at the end (last scene) was found without a pilot in a cockpit...

“The ghost” shooting down “6 planes in a day” I wonder where the “ghost of Kyiv” from lol. Anyways this is an awesome movie, I would watch a full length movie of DCS like this

I've seen a lot of hollywood film with inferior quality compared to this one, the combat scenes are excellent, congratulations!

Iraq Ghost Pilot is truly the main protagonist

That MiG-29 pilot is like the 'Leatherface' of the famed Chainsaw Massacre movie series, you hit him with whatever you may land your hands on and it keep coming back...

This is definitely a deserved winner. Out of all the movies, some lacked quality voice acting, some lacked quality cinematic shots, some lacked emotion, some lacked a storyline. This one got them all. Well done.

Spooky, honestly, I showed this to a short film director and he was laughing his ass off the entire time so exited he was, he loved and enjoyed every single shot... this is quality work man, you deserve a job in the big industry... and that last twist... exquisite...

The Devil incarnate in a MIG-29. Short, yet intense video. Well done! 👏

Moment where the Mig coming back after it got shotted down really gave me fear

SCP-6000 codename "The Ghost" Containment class: Keter (currently uncontained) Special Containment Procedures: SCP-6000 is currently uncontained operations with the intention of capture are underway Description: SCP-6000 is an old Iraqi Soviet MiG 29 fighter plane its markings are identical to those used by the Iraqi airforce during the Gulf War save from a skull symbol which has being observed glowing SCP-6000 is capable of unlimited flight (to this day it has not be observed landing in any way) it currently patrols the Persian Gulf but it is known to fly into other territories in the middle east from time to time SCP-6000 is capable of withstanding extreme damage (far bigger than any fighter plane is capable of) SCP-6000 will respond with high hostility to the presence of any aircraft at its visual line of sight SCP-6000 has shown a high knowledge of aerial dogfighting which has hinderred so far all Foundation operations to capture the subject SCP-6000 has also shown the ability of manifesting new missiles after the previous ones have been spent Discovery: SCP-6000 was first dicovered by US airforce pilots during the Gulf War Foundation Agents in the US military soon notified the Foundation after

As A 37-Year-old, On His son's account I am a former F16 Fighter pilot this is very accurate in the way they grunt of g forces. Edit: A lot Of you think war is fun when you see topgun you think its fun, its not!

I have watched this countless times, and every single time get the same rush! ! ! What an awesome short clip!

the accents cracked me up in this... plus the fact that he had time to narrate every move he was making before he made it.

I must confess, this one was fearsome. The difference between how it started and what happened in the end... well, music arrangement is completely made for it.

You managed the impressive feat of mixing air combat with terror and it was awesome! Congratulations, this was really impressive.

Love how the F16's were like nah, i'm out... No need to play with a SAM's today. The MiG's were like doo tee doo, what are they turning south for?

the possibilities of why that mig won't die is just chilling

DCS should pay you for a whole movie. Man that was the best thing i ve ever seen

68 years old here and I'm impressed. Kept me well entertained :)

that's so awesome to create this scary atmosphere, incredible making

ah, the MIG-29. Such a beautiful machine. Amazing work there bro.

4:04 "I ain't afraid of any ghost!" *Ghostbusters theme starts playing*

Fantastic!

Aside from minor nitpicking (saying over and out vs saying out, voice actors doing the "yelling but not really yelling" thing, etc.) this was well done

Man really admire it , it should be made to a movie ,its really awesome

4:02 Chills. My whole body got chills. The cinematography is insane. The ending had my jaw drop as well, what a way to spin that! 10/10 Edit: fixed timestamp

This is phenomenal! This should be included in the SCP logs.

Dude, great job, subscribed!!!

Are the 2 thumbs down the F-16C pilots?

3:28 F16: "iam leting him get closer Merlin" 3:42 Mig Pilot: "ah i watched that movie to"

Excellent, le MIG29 qui réapparaît, réarmé avec ses missiles !!!

Kudos to the creator of this content. They should release the full movie in theatre. I am sure there will be millions who will pay to watch it.

Legend has it that in the sky of Iraq, the ghosts of pilots shot down by the invaders floated. His body lay in the ground, but his soul could not rest. He turned into an immortal fighter plane and flew above Mesopotamia, pouring revenge on all the invaders who dared to fly into the sky. No matter how many times you shoot him down, he will always reappear behind you. The more scared you are, the stronger his power will be... When you see a scarred plane in the sky of Iraq, its head pattern Watch out when you are holding the Skeleton MiG-29! The ghost is about to kill you!

Love this one! When the Mig rises up behind the F-16 - nice!

That was so fun to watch thanks buddy for the good hard work!

"Over and out" 😂

The pilot ignored one rule of engagement, always, always confirm the kill!

My neck is gonna hurt, thinking the Ghost is behind me now...

So much suspense created in such a short time. Awesome. I always wonder if blockbuster production, such as most of the Marvel films, do not have a single competent, creative person on their staff!

Very good story..!! nicely presented..!!

I have no words to describe, this is just incredible, one of the best cinematics I've ever seen, every second of the video has been exciting, you've earned a new sub :)

man someone put in contact hollywood with this man we need an hour version of this

That was absolutely brilliant. First class. Respect.

I was that back up aircraft. Engaged and downed the Ghost......... I have now become the GHOST !!!!!

I know that I'm not the only one who wants a full movie of this.

Congratulations for the award! It was a great SHORT MOVIE! Good job

Just imagine if Iraq had properly used its air force rather than burying their planes in the sand. You never know how many Ghosts they would've gotten

A real ghost indeed. When he came back for the 2nd kill he had 4 missiles again:) :) A great Movie and a beautiful effort.

This is awesome. Imagine a ghost, a revenant of the sky, seeking to quench its vengeance against the invaders. The wounds of the craft sustained over time collected like scars from they who landed hits. This ghost never returns to the ground until the invading powers leave.

Fear makes things look twice as bad as they are, but Mig 29 is even bigger... Great Job man.

Damn this was really good! Well done bro! 👍🏼

This is simply amazing! Well done brother!

I seriously don't understand who disliked this? This is absolutely amazing. Serious scare. Never will I have an easy flight back to base.

I'm sad to see my beautiful Viper going down but I can't hate on such a masterpiece. Well done man incredible work.

Wonderful work, in less than 5 minutes you managed to bring me the feeling of fear! First, a fighter that cannot be destroyed, no matter bullets, missiles, nothing is capable of taking it down, second, the way it manages to create an electromagnetic field powerful enough to interfere with any military communication signal! Third, we don't know who the pilot is or his motivations, this point is wonderful for me, remembering the first Steve Spielberg movie where he doesn't show he's the truck driver, you don't show who the MIG pilot is! It's not necessary, with that, you don't humanize the MIG pilot you turn him into a monster like Shark, The Thing, the Killer Bubble, among other fantastic horror monsters! congratulations on the hard work but very well done!

Incredible sequences. I feel like I just flew an A 10 in Iraq. The sound of everything was so crisp. The radio chatter is so cool...I have always wondered what it sounds like with the helmet on. The jets look and sound amazing. That Gatlin gun is crazy cool. So well done. I want more ....keep doing this for all the jet maniacs out there.

"I don't believe in ghosts." *Unknown Aircraft appears 'Out Of Nowhere'* "Where'd he come from??"

Congratulations on your IFF win for "best short Film", you were my personal favorite! Well deserved award!

Чёрт возьми, да этот короткометражный фильм лучше других дорогих фильмов, что я когда либо видел!

This still gives me chills every time I watch it, so freaking well made and put together!.. 👍🏼👍🏼🫡

Holy moly!! That was the best short film I've ever seen.

Okay, holy shit. A Mig-29, a nickname "Ghost", shot down 6 aircrafts in less than 48hrs. And the movie is 11 montgs old. This gave me chills.

The Mig 29 skull marking was from their best pilot who defected to the Iraqis with his plane and spare electronic boxes. They thought he crashed but instead installed US technology electronics into the 2x Mig 29s including friendly signature, communications and radar jamming. His wingman saw this but was shot down before saying it.

Wow…this is seriously so good and captivating. Well done…..!!!

The title makes you sound like a time traveler

The plot twist was insane. Love it I meant the womans voice is not actually came from the AWAC but rather the enemy intercepted f16s radio and lure them into a trap. That's the plot twist that i see in this video. I never meant to mention ghost of Kyev

this aged like fine wine

Your hard work will give you glory ... what a nice clip well done dear

You just earned a sub, this is amazing short film! Can't wait to see more!!!

Now someone has to do a video with an F-14 with a Ghostbuster livrerie ...

the way he just slowly comes up to the camera after shooting him down + the music sends chills down my spine

Pilot: "eat this" *One million bullets fire* The ghost: OH CRAP I WON'T BE A GHOST ANYMORE I'll BE DEAD FOR REAL!!

To be fair, the f16 polit put up a great right against something that can’t die

Nothing like the restless soul of a fighter pilot with a vengeance to bring in the goose pumps. This is a master piece!!!

That's one spooky Fulcrum.. I swear to God, this video gave me chills... Very well done.

My grandpa who was in soviet air force said “migs always goes down with their enemy. Never falls alone”

In 1991 helmet mounted display systems , The visors the f16 pilots are wearing where not even dreamed up yet