The Wanderer [SFM Short Film] 

“Patrolling the Gravel Pit Wasteland almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter” is the vibe I’m getting from this amazing SFM

It's really amazing that, even though 'lonely man haunted by the memories of his dead wife' is such a well-worn concept, it can still tell an engaging story in the hands of a skilled creator.

I stand again by the opinion that you have a terrific good way to do visual storytelling. I love how you managed to show that the first guy in the truck shot himself without a word spoken nor a flashback sequence. The quality of your content is insane and your channel as a whole is extremely underrated (loved the Mission Home episodes too!)

The only word spoken in the whole film an anguished "No", fucking amazing.

Lovely job. This really shows that you don't need dialogue to create a story or show a character's face to convey emotion. I also like that it had kind of a happy ending. So nice to see that RED and BLU can respect each other in dire times.

Metro, Stalker and a bit of Fallout in there, man, i would stand against god if i was to be told that this ain't one of the most beatiful short SFM films i've ever seen

this is honestly a BREATH of fresh air, The fact that this dude was wearing a mask is a COOL detail, and the other fact that he was guided by his own dead wife is really sad.😔 BUT still, this short film is AT LEAST BETTER THAN WHAT KIDS GET THESE DAYS.

I like how TF2 SFM makers are into Post-apocalyptic theme. Reminded me of a "Endless Rust" SFM, but despite that, your representation of a world seems much bigger. Ambushes, GIGANTIC robots, paranoia of survivors of possible robbers, endless seeming forests and items of the past being left behind. I like it so much, can guess it was inspired by some film or a book, am i right?

They Call Me “The Wanderer” Yeah The Wanderer

What I love about this video are the moments when the spirit of his wife was there, visually guiding him through safe passages, being there to not make him feel alone, pointing out the dangers that he can't see and letting him know who to trust is just beautiful. It almost brought me to tears.

A perfect example of how not every story needs to be told with words. Very well done 👏

My favourite part was when he said "its wanderin' time" and then proceeded to wander all over the place

Bro dropped the hardest SFM today

I like how before we see his wife we already understand the world he’s in. Immediately I thought the woman had to be hallucination. The perfect clothes, the loving gaze, no way she could be real in a world like this.

Love this Dominzki, greatly reminds me of the metro series

pyro looks exactly like ncr ranger from fallout(and yes, that animation is perfect)

The artyom vibes are strong with this character, I love it. If the saxxy awards were still held (and vids this long were allowed), this could probably have won.

I love that his subconscious is in the shape of his wife ( who I'm assuming is deceased). She sticks around the back parts of his mind to keep him moving, to motivate him but also act as his moral compass. The wanderer clearly knows better than to attack people living peacefully, but he feels it's the softer side of his wife that keeps his brutal tendencies in check, which wouldn't surprise considering the things he probably has done thus far to survive this long.

You did awesome work here, Dom! Personally I really enjoy these quiet immersive videos as it can sometimes be better that way. This is one of those cases. Everything looked great, you conveyed body language well which is always a nice plus, lighting was great, particles, animation, storytelling with imagery, etc. It's all good! Funny enough I thought about doing something like this for a TSU episode way back in the day when I first started. Nowadays I can't even imagine myself doing this in the main series itself. But yeah, best of luck on your original ideas - I know sometimes it might seem like nobody cares about that because of the low view counts but trust me, there are people out there who care more about original ideas than a standard funny haha video. Stay strong, don't rush and don't overwork yourself!

It's always a breeze of fresh air to see stories like this. The pacing together with your ideas for stories is always top notch, the music a very good choice to follow the ambiance. **spoilers** After seeing the whole thing here I am hoping that the guy finds some hapiness with his what seems to be new friends. That's a good story, Domi!

2:12 I love the raw power of survival instincts that you showed here. The Wanderer has no idea who these people are, friendly or not, but he dares not come out of hiding in their presence. Just around the corner, just out of sight. Weapon ready, but staying dead still. He dares not engage.

The wanderer... has wandered into his new home

Is rare to find any outstanding sfm's nowadays but that doesn't mean we can't make our own, sure it won't be easy but will manage it

Great animation story telling 10/10 Love the fight scene and the way you show what happend in a place before the Wanderer came there good luck mate

i dont know how, but the ending actually made me somewhat cry, the wanderer finally finds a safe place to stay, atleast he is safe now.

CALL HIM AIM ASSIST CAUSE HE NEVER MISSES! But seriously though, how on earth do you keep doing it? You're an insanely talented filmmaker dude, your sense of direction and visual narrative are really impressive. Every single one of your damn films are bloody awesome!

The storytelling and cinematographic photography were impeccable, they perfectly convey the story without saying a single word, and each shot conveys emotions. Also I can't deny that I love seeing the TF2 characters in post-apocalyptic contexts and it is a very interesting resource, the setting is very well done in all the environments. Something that if it would have been interesting would have been to put a little more work into the sound aspect in everything that is sound effects, so that the environments are more immersive. But otherwise I loved the animation and I hope it does very well because it deserves all the support possible. Keep doing great work!

You so deserve a Saxxy for this, this sfm is so good! A simple silent narrative but it's done so cleanly

This is why movies like Wall-E succeed, environmental storytelling

The fact that to this day, there are masterpieces like this being created on the SFM engine with characters from 2007 really shows how the community despite the setbacks is still thriving.

How do you plan out your films?

Wow that really gives of vibes i rarely get from games, like Metro, especially Exodus. Just finished it and this hits just the same. Keep it up good sir

The story telling and how it was well put together actually made me tear up a bit, seeing raw emotion without any dialogue telling the tale of a broken man having no place to call home, finally finds peace

I respect anyone who can work with SFM, and the fact is you deserve way more subscribers and viewers than you currently have for your skill level

HOW DID YOU MAKE ME CRY ??? An old concept brought to life ... BRAVO !!!

This is one of the most well told SFM's I've seen in years, You outdone yourself as an animator. I hope the video gets more attention soon, You deserve it for this Master Class of a SFM.

Another beautiful example of how much you can convey without seeing a character's face nor even have any dialogue with the right visuals and cinematography. Very well done, had me sitting still to watch from the start!

I LOVE wordless stories. Animation can SHOW so much better than books to tell a story. And couple it with atmosphere and music, and mmf. Perfect stories, the less words spoken the more dramatic the story told

Absolutely amazing. The sound, the animation, the story - I love it. I also love how, despite everything that happened in this world, it seems that Earth and its inhabitants will endure. The Wanderer and the people he met. Whoever the Sniper and Soldier of the Crow's Nest were with. The animals themselves. The crows. C17 and whatever life she may unleash into this world. The metallic titan still being around is absolutely terrifying, but aside from that...there's hope. I dig it.

Dat was very, very strong one, mate. Magnificent work. I always like your vids so much, and this one over hits me to the small tears. Keep dooing, bro.

Twas a great little story made me vaugelly recall some older sfm

What I thought was an interesting detail was when the giant was walking by he chose to raise the gun to his own head. Telling us that he knew he’d have no chance against it so he’d rather make it quick than whatever that thing could do.

Absolutely fantastic short film, the story of The Mission series is becoming so much more along with this side story to tell!

7:20 i know this is a decisive scene but the way our wanderer just dropped to the floor. Despite the bold atmosphere that put a smile on my face

I thought this would be a Fallout thing, and i mean it kind of was in a way, but let's be honest this animation is STELLAR with or without fallout's influence in the genre. Excellent work dude

Hauntingly familiar, with great cinematography, lovely music and some really well done storytelling, this manages to cover a lot of well-worn tropes without feeling unoriginal, boring or thin. Very well done!

This is probably the only time the unmasked pyro head model works so well in the context of an sfm film. He just looks so tired and worn out bu thr world around him

Wow I'm lost for words on how beautiful the visual story telling is It would be utterly disrespectful if this sfm didn't get a saxxy reward. Something like this needs a TV show built in your name dominski. I need more of this you opened a hole in my stomach and I hunger for more and all you did is leave me on a cliff hanger.

Reminds me soo much of Endless Rust! Way to tell a story without dialouge!

Already liked the video, i saw that little glass shatter on the truck back window and knew this was going to be an amazing ride.

It felt like a lifetime. Don't take it a bad way. It got me so much into the story that I felt like I've lived the span of a lifetime, seen beautiful, horrifying, a lot.

Man when silent story telling is done right ITS GOOD. This was a fantastic job! We learn so much about what the wanderer is like, a skilled fighter, survivalist, grieving and being guided by his dead wife. The music choice was also really nice! And the changes in seasons and environments with each scene hints that the wanderer has been traveling for a VERY long time. Always great to see another animation with genuinely great storytelling!

ENG:A wonderful animation describing the survival of not many people who survived after a turning point. The beginning of the story clearly shows that someone wanted to solve everything with one pull of the trigger and someone continues to live, either because he just wants to survive or reach his desired goal despite the fact that Everywhere you go, death awaits you. In part, the story is reminiscent of the film "The Book of Eli" where the main character also followed his own landmark, regardless of the risks and dangers that met him along the entire path and the wounds received as a result of this long journey, he reached the end point. An interesting significance of the ending is the fact that he left the revolver in the place where it lay, marking the end of his journey. It all started and ended with the revolver, excellent attention to detail. RUS:Прекрасная анимация описывающая выживание не многих людей выживших после переломного дня .Начало истории хорошо показывает что кто-то захотел всё решить одним нажатием курка а кто-то продолжает жить, либо потому что он просто хочет выжить либо дойти до желанной цели несмотря на тот факт что везде куда бы ты не пошёл тебя ждёт смерть. Отчасти история напоминает фильм "Книга Элая" где главный герой тоже шёл по своему ориентиру невзирая на риск и опасности что встречали его на протяжении всего пути и раны полученные в результате этого долгого похода он добрался до конечной точки. Интересным значением концовки является тот факт что он оставил револьвер на том месте где он лежал обозначив конец своего пути. Револьвером всё началось им и закончилось, прекрасное внимание к деталям.

Had me holding my breathe the whole time. Excellent short film.

Unparalleled visual story telling. When he wordlessly chose to leave the revolver, and the weight of suicidal temptation that clung to it, was just 🤌

Oh man, I love no-dialogue visual storytelling. This is an EXCELLENT SFM and I am subscribing immediately!

You are so underrated! This short film is fire! 🔥🔥💯

in a world were its filled with bots no updates you can stumble upon a sfm masterpiece

This was amazing! Seriously, you should be proud of yourself, this was a gem to watch

ive been hoping for a longer cut from you, your work has phenomenal atmosphere and subtlety, this did not disappoint! Genndy Terchovsky would be proud!

The small love story made me almost cry , amazing work.

This is..... Simply put, amazing. And I can't put it in another way.

truly incredible story telling with only 1 word spoken and some music. bravo

its was perfect! perfect! down to any single minute it was perfect!

If the Saxxy Awards were still a thing this would be a Unanimous winner.

the *CLICK* before the music kicks in is amazing. (4:46)

He’s really the type of guy, that like to roam around. He never in one place, he roam from town to town.

"A man with past but no purpose will Wander the Earth till he finds a place to call home" - A wise man

beautiful; the music, visuals, tenderness... incredibly emotional. thank you

I like how he points the gun towards himself when the robot was looking in his direction but not when the medic is, I wonder what the robots do with People they find?

I'm hopeful and really looking forward to the next episode. Please don't give up this project

This is a hidden gem. I hope you will reach 500k subscribers one day. Keep it up!

No words needed, the short animation tells a story on its own.

Good stuff! I wanna see more of this, no words but a great atmosphere.

I audibly gasped after that first scene, my god that is an amazing why to start a short film.

I don't know if the Saxxy's are still a thing, but you would 100% get my vote! This was super beautifully done and fantastically handled, I loved everything about it!

Truly a masterpiece, this narrative has meaning, and that revolver is special

FANTASTIC AGAIN, great work as always.

That was so sad, yet sweet....his dead wife's spirit kept him safe by being his guide whilst he was "wandering"...BUT it was time to move on, settle, become apart of another family in a time when bonds within humanity is much needed most, even more so when it's against an enemy, no idea who they were but evil bad A.i or Alien...!! Frightening yet Beautiful story.... would love to see more 👏

I just totally freaked. It blew my mind. After watching this I hurled chunks.

excellent work, one of the best short films i've seen, not even just animated, or just sfm, this is a beautiful piece and your storytelling was immaculate. great job!

this is AMAZING! I loved every second of it! the visuals are so good, so much detail, so much story telling in every little thing! and the music, oh it all fits together so perfectly! you have incredible talent, this work is a masterpiece!

This is fucking gorgeous, it's so impressive that you were able to do all of this with source filmmaker & tf2 assets

Love the vibes this gives off. Like a mix between Stalker, TF2, and the future war in Terminator 1 and 2.

Very well made animation and not a single word made.Very well done.

I applaud you for this. Genuinely its great writing.

So much mood, vibe and soul with zero words spoken. Good job, mate!

You are amazing at story telling. I even cried a little that the only thing that kept him going was because the memories of his dead wife, and she was being his guardian angel leading him to safe haven. Sure it was the opposite faction but they took him in when he lowered his gun thanks to his ghost wife. Really amazing story and video. Not a single word spoken but you manage to tell the story so beautifully. Subscribed! 😊

Wow, it's really nice seeing the tf2 community still doing long SFM, I'm pretty sure that if this was submitted to the saxxy awards you would win

I've watched every single one of your videos since I came across your channel. Never have I seen a harder working SFM creator who's so underrated. I hope you get millions of views eventually, you deserve it, dude.

I wish so hard that would be a start from a new serie, this is pretty well made

That he waited for the dude to wake before killing him was a really cool scene. You did a good job making us care about the character.

I love how he keeps a small revolver, not for defense but for himself. Just in case

超高品質的作品 真的是這個時代最珍貴的藝術

This is fantastic in every way! Keep up the great SFM work man!

Amazing and inspiring. So much said without a single (almost) word. Thank you.

1:44 gave me chills, I hope this blows up Domin it deserves so much love

I love that the tf2 community still thrives with content like this. It's what I love about the community. Thank you for making this, it was pleasant to watch. Loved it.

No words spoken, yet so much was said. Excellent story and visuals. Subscribed.

That was amazing! Brought a little of Randall Clark from Fallout to mind.