Hello all i played Screws in the film. Many thanks for all the positive comments. Really enjoyed making it lots of hard work but was a great part of my life. Tell all yours friends. Thank you once again. Keep on Drifting. Steve x

WELL DONE!!! And all for $7500, fantastic.

Well I thought it was excellent and the shaky cam worked really well in this case, building up the tension and feeling of 'movement'. The sets were great, they'd put a ton of time into them. And another thing that impressed me was how naturalistic the dialogue sounded, I've seen many independent films where it sounds like they're reading from cue cards. Kudos to the actors! Chris.

Would love to see a 2nd carry on movie. Definitely not a series though... Sci - Fi. Lover. 1000 points for all involved in this making and especially the writing of story line. A real WOW

That was a down right amazing movie for a low budget flick. Amazing acting and special effects

Considering it was made on a low budget I absolutely loved the film, left me wanting to see more.

A remarkably entertaining film. I am astounded by the fact that the total budget was only $7500, I have done multiple combat animations for our product marketing, some as long as 12 minutes, and they all cost no less than $25,000, normally more. Very intelligent use of everyday props and items. Cinematography was a class act. Well done, well done!

Even though I did not even grasp the plot, the structure and delivery were superb. Some of the best acting I've ever seen on film. The effects were top notch. The cinematography is breathtaking. Just don't miss a frame!

Great work, nice use of military surplus, reversible softies, strapping and coveralls etc... The banter reminded me of Dog Soldiers. Brits in space, love it.

i would've been proud to work on this film...fine piece of work, well done. very well done.

I'm learning to avoid wasting my time on anything on UKposts with "Award Winning" in the title.

Why is it that so many British movies appear to have been shot in the bottom of a coal mine using only two candles for lighting, and one or both keep getting blown out?

I'm a retired professional film critic and filmmaker. Those people whining about this film either just haven't seen enough movies or they have no idea what they're talking about. This is one of the best low-budget Sci-Fi movies I've seen in decades. For its type, every penny raised is on the screen. The production values are high; the film is well paced, seriously acted and directed. No one 'walks' through their part or looks self-conscience that they are in a film with a tiny budget. The editing is good and adds to the pace. The action sequences are handled well and the director should be proud of his work and those of his team in front of, and behind, the camera. Believe you me, after you've spent a large chunk of your life looking at dud films it is always refreshing and gratifying to come across a decently made film. And extra points for not even trying to compete with the appalling dross that spews out of Hollywood. The concept of English language sub-titles for the US market is ludicrous. Americans just have to get used to the sad fact that they make very few good movies. The rest of the world makes movies too. FACT: Australia was making feature-length films when 'Hollywood' was dried up farming land, so too England and Europe. If they don't understand the English language that's not the fault of filmmakers. We sometimes have problems keeping up with deep southern 'drawl' in US films. Do we whinge about it, no. One of the reasons I retired from my job was the paucity of good films to write about. This film, happily, is an exception. I'd like to see more from this director. Cheers, BH.

Wow .. i cannot believe the budget for this was $7500 .. Money extremely well spent .. i really enjoyed this .. roll on Drift 2 ... hint hint 😂😂

When it ended I said "no" you can't end like that" and it made me think and think and think until I realized, it had to end that way. The journey and the action and the acting was top notch, the pace was fast for there was action plenty of it, and the music really set the stage for your imagination, and the special effects weren't over the top, they were done just right, real enough but not cringe-worthy. I was glued from the get go- what a ride!

Really really impressive. Well done and very entertaining. Watched a second time and liked it even more. Wish there was a Part 2!

Much APPLAUSE for all involved. Loved the writing, the complete lack of clichés, the interaction with the secret mission, etc.. Thank you all for your wonderful efforts, and I pray you will get a chance to make more films in the future. Big Love from Chicago -- thanks for the token American comment someone made, it is so true over here.....

This was entertaining, and well done. Thank you all for the good watch!

This? On a budget of $7,500? No way! You folks deserve any kudos, accolades or pats on the back you are offered. Respect. Big time.

Wow! You are all amazing for producing such a high quality film 👍

i accept many comments below, however I was kept interested by wanting to know how the STORY would pan out. Not many movies can keep me watching that long. Well done chaps and chapettes.

This was very well done. Thanks much for a fantastic post.

greetings from 2021!!! what a ride. I couldnt believe it when I read our budget was 7500$, that is a testament to creative genius and a make-do attitude a make-better attitude. everything I was gonna say has already been said, so, my hat is off to all involved!!!! truly wonderful!

Well... That was a nice surprise. From the initial wake up of the ship and crew to the credits, this was an excellent movie. The CGI and special effects, the cast/character development and action were very well done. Two thumbs up. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

I loved this movie. I'm glad for independent movie makers.

WOW cant believe you did such a fantastic job on such a low budget - amazing - looks like it could have a part 2, so put me down for that please!

Very entertaining! Actually had my heart rate going several times! Nice work, thank you!

Stumbled across this at the end of a sci-fi movie bender & have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Good job!

i'm not only impressed - but i enjoyed it - the story started out with some originality - but it changed into something conventional - that wasn't a problem - it was still compelling enuf for me i felt like a high-budget scifi film to me Vin Hawke also fooled me - i went to IMDb to find out if he really was american even tho i know how good british actors are at assuming american accents now - turns out - he's a brit

Very well done. The production was top notch, the acting was not bad and the story even held my attention for the entire movie. Worth watching.

not even 2 minutes into it, and I'm already wishing that my small production company would make something like this for film festivals!

Absolutely excellent, even script always "somebody messing about the deadly accident liability for the mission & crew". British drama excellence, FX used to heighten suspense, military secret kept hidden the fatal flaw of the civilian salvage mission. Agree with others, ending begs for 'Part2' ...so glad BritAwards recognized the excellence in true British acting and drama tradition.

This film was a community project, with the aim of demonstrating the group's capability of producing a professional-looking feature film on an ultra-low budget. Those involved included professionals, media graduates and local volunteers, some of whom had no previous film-making experience. Everyone involved gave their time for free. Costs were funded by the members of Backyard Productions, assisted by a community grant from the Lincolnshire Co-operative.

What an excellent movie! Sci-fi has been my favorite genre for many years and I've got to say that this blows away the competition. Bravo!

I LOVE this movie in every way..."harpooned" from beginning to the end :)

Plenty of action and horror - even nail-biting.Final scene keeps you guessing. Proper movie no different to more expensive ones. Very good overall.

Would love to see a sequel to this! ....right from where it leaves off. Thanks for the entertainment!

As the English might say, "That was banging!" Wide open for Drift II!!!!

Really enjoyed the movie! Heart pumping and spectacular fx. Well done! Hopefully there will be a sequel!

kept me watching and enjoying throughout. Very impressed. Thank you all.

That ship in the beginning looks a lot like the serenity from firefly.

The sound track at the end 1:36:45 hits different 😭; its been 6 years im still in love with this movie

I can see why so many awards. Good plot, and enough realism in the set. I love the opening when the systems become active again. The boot up is well thought out. One thing I have a bit of a curiosity about: It seems to me there'd be a rush by everyone to take a piss. Like right away. When I get up that's the first thing on my mind....er bladder. But like any other difficultly it was no doubt overcome by human ingenuity. We gonna have to figure out the problem of lavatory issues in long haul space flight. All in all these guys with a little more money could be the rivals of any Hollywood comic book production company. Thumbs up.

I'm so glad to see someone's dreams come true. The risk is high, but the payoff is extraordinarily spiritual. This film was excellent in the making, on such a budget. It shows we all could do things we want if we want it badly enough. It had it all, plot,l theme, .... etc.

1:36:25 The soundtrack at the end of the movie is quite an emotional piece of music. This is what I call leaving the best for last.

a most impressive production....great collaboration of talents in putting this project together.

Loving the nod towards Alien. Or at least that's the vibe I got. I enjoy a good Indy flick where the focus is more on story than flashy special effects. Cheers!

The moment from 2:00 to 6:00 is a nice hommage to the Nostromo (deck, computer booting sequence, crew emerging from hypersleep). The first few notes of the music even sound like James Horner.

I think you guys did great, hats off to you and the whole crew, that took a lot of work to accomplish in so many small spaces.

On less than a hollywood budget amazing work this is my second time watching it worth it :)

Kept me hanging on the whole time amazing piece of work

Great movie, also the sound track was beyond belief absolutely awesome

Just watched this movie last night and I have to say it was brilliant. I don't think the UK has any bad actors as everyone in this was great. The CGI kind of took me out of the movie every now and then, but was pretty good over all. I thought Scarlett would have been killed when the C4 was detonated, but glad to she survived. And definitely looking forward to seeing what transpired at the very end of the movie. Well done!

Worth a watch, and with no adverts...

Thankful to Everyone Involved ! Most enjoyable movie In Years !

Surprisingly well done. I appreciate the fact that people did this for free. Almost unheard of these days. I could not always make out what was being said but I like the British accent - always have :) I am getting tired of the zombie phenomenon, though. Look forward to future productions.

Opening credits were great. Kudos on the great shoestring digital work. Ship looks a bit like "Serenity" if you catch my drift. Zombies or not I give it a thumbs up.

Enjoyed the film, thanks for the hard work. good to see projects like this

Excellent storyline and secret plot. Had me glued to the screen. Twists and turns all left me in suspense. Not often I watch an entire film from start to finish including the credits. Thank you for posting. **** 4stars

A really fine movie! Entertaining, and good sci-fi. Nicely done.

This was so damn enjoyable, I couldn't buy a decent motorcycle for what they produced this movie on. About $8,000.00 dollars U.S. I believe. Nice work.

Loved this movie and the special fx!

Sure, the animatics and CG need quite a bit of work(from time to time the salvage ship looks like it's done the same way as The Last Starfighter), but I've seen worse in theatrical releases. I noticed the costumes and the ladder in the ship looked cheap, but seriously, I am shocked this could be made for $7,500. The big screen TV inside the salvage ship alone would cost $1,000+ and the interiors look pretty good. That's not even mentioning the acting(even though I'm only 20ish minutes in). You guys are amazing.

That's how a good movie ends. I liked this one very much.

This movie makes movies like "Event Horizon" look like extravagant fantasy/horror films by comparison. I consider this actual science fiction, which is so difficult to find these days in cinema. I prefer that my sci-fi not be infected with supernatural elements, fantasy, and plain old comic-book stupidity.

Flashing lights in beginning, before movie, was off-frequency. Incongruent for life.

This film becomes more intriguing and fluid and expert as it goes on. I love it, I want to volunteer for your production company.

Not a ten million dollar blockbuster, but a bloody good story anyway. Well done.

This' awesome.

A drone flying in a vacuum using propellers. It didn't go on.

You know it's a good movie when the set pieces are held together with duct tape, and you see a lot of washer drain hose.

Excellent movie (or should I say film ?) the script was excellent, the whole invisible enemy in the dark thing was a bit "too used" but then the plot took a different twist, well acted, well made, good screenplay, good editing... An excellent job for a community project, well, even if compared with major studio productions. Congratulations

Very respectable for a low budget sci fi film. Was worth watching!

Well. I think you guys did an awesome job on this film. Great story. Fantastic twist. Brilliant. Well done!

I was a bit skeptical from the like/dislike ratio but was a fantastic job on the budget. Glad I gave it a chance. Way out classed most low budget movies and more than a few blockbusters. Good story with a believable setting. Actually cared what happened to the characters. Nice work!

At least the artificial gravity worked perfectly.

Start the new year with sifi. Best wishes to you all. From Vancouver Island.

This is like those video games that mixed real life actors, real backgrounds + cgi + chroma key . love it

you've all proven your skills and talent. excellent work.

well done keep up the good work as you have done real well and good luck in your other films that you are doing as I am giving you 20.000 out of ten good work and a great job

Not bad...better than some big budget films.

I would crowdfund this one for better texturing, but...the design work was so fresh I didn't care. Proof that when the story isn't too loaded down with the cliches the big studios insist on, the end product can be well done.

Absolutely fantastic movie! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Loved the ending! Well done!

I read the negative comments with a grain of salt, I found it very entertaining, drama, comedy and zombies? I've seen worse on paid TV, it was fun! thank you!

Ship looks something like a Firefly class.

7500$ budget hollywood could learn alot from this film.

I will certainly have my eye out for not only Scales work. But that of Backyard Productions. You have set out and accomplished exactly what you wanted, a Great product! It pulled be in from the begining and kept my attention all the way through! Bravo!

I'm a relative latecomer to the UKpostsVerse, egregiously so being a relatively old SW and Controls Engineer (so I am told). Setting relativity aside for the moment without I hope, substituting theoretical foolishness instead: I desire to cast in my two cents in declaring that "The Drift" is hands-down the MOST AWESOME FRAGGIN MOVIE I'VE SEEN ON OR OFF LINE!! This work has earned my praise in that A) I loathe nearly everything that can be viewed on a screen no matter how many dimensions exist this week or next ... B) I can count the number of comments I've written and posted on any media whatever on one hand over the year so far. Bravo Zulu to the intrepid souls who produced a most excellent movie without, pardon my physics speak, A WHOLE SHITLOAD of unnecessarily lewd image or obscene speech.

50 minutes in and I'm expecting to see Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred and a blue box in some background shots... nice job, guys!

For a budget film I was impressed. Congratulations to the makers and actors.

1 room and take a complete shooting movie. And also wining award. Amazing.

Good sci-fi movie will watch it again!

I enjoyed this film very much! Well done! Way better than a lot of the newer mainstream movies lately!

In deep space, no sunlight, ship running on red night lights and our Pilot is wearing Ray-ban sunglasses?? WTF apart from this a good filum !

For a "backyard" film it was amazing. yea I could pick at the plot holes and how I would have written better, but what it comes down to is the fact you made a movie and it was good enough to watch all the way to the end. Keep up the good work !

Alternative titles: Buffoons in Space. Utterly incomprehensible.

👽I'm back watching it again and I still love it👽

Love Si-Fi, you really pulled it off. Good job

Pretty darn good. Especially with a $7500 budget.

Gotta say for aload of ametuer actors that was a great movie hope they make more really enjoyed it keep up the good work.