Page Updated:  October 10th 2011


Desert Earth comes to DVD!

Recut and extended.

Available Now!

Supplies are extremely limited, with only 250 manufactured.

Less then 200 remaining!


There are currently 2 ways to purchase this DVD.

Either directly, through contacting me, or if you're local to Camborne, Cornwall, UK, drop into local video and game rental/retailer Video 71.


The DVD costs only £5.

For worldwide posting, add the additional amount below:

UK  -----  £1

Europe  -----  £2

Rest of world  -----  £3

Payments can be made to my PayPal account: Duncan@darkprojectworks.com

E-mail me prior to sending any money, as supplies are extremely limited.


DVD features include all 8 episodes recut into a single movie;

motion menus;

full 3D animated introduction credits;

full end credits;

'Epilogue' expanded story;

episode trailers;

series 'making of' booklet.


I ship worldwide.  DVD is region free.

Duplication and printing handled by 4B4 - Quality in Duplication (www.4b4.co.uk)



Fans and friends have expressed a wish that I continue the story with a fully 3D animated sequel!

Until that time, head on over to the facebook page for character render tests and more exclusive news on these developments.


Episode One: New World Order, has been online since January 12th 2010.  I've had some great feedback personally, from those that know me.  And many people can't wait to see the next episode!

The first episode of this series was aimed to introduce everyone briefly to the story and the world, same with previous shorts I've released in the past (Agent, Destiny, Aliah, Zin).  This way of introducing the world to my stories has been such a huge success, that it's time for the concept to evolve past the odd short, and onto bigger things.

Episode Two: Loss And Regret, is now online, opening up the story with new characters.  Check it out on the Episode Two page.


Every episode of Desert Earth is mastered in HD.


Desert Earth was originally planned as a 6 episode series, though there was plenty of scope to take the series further.  Adding in an extra 2 episodes, filling in the gaps with 2 "flashback" episodes, answers so many questions, yet asks so many more.  The conclusion of this series, and the hints given in the "flashbacks" will have you wanting more, and depending on the series feedback, could give birth to a second series.


Episode Three: God On Trial, has made it online!  The episode includes 3D rendered city cars.  The city has also been rebuilt, new sets have been made, it's actually looking pretty cool.


I have been a little busy recently.  Everything not only takes time, but all depends on what funds I have at the time to buy additional sets/outfits/sound fx/etc.  The series is made very low budget, but it does prove that with a proper scripted story, and characters you can relate to in some way or other, anyone can produce something that's worth the time of day.


Episode Four: Survival, has finally arrived, after an almost 6 month gap.  There has been a lot on, what with Thirteen Senses competition and the Keep Back The Night project, but I do aim to complete this series by years end.  Also, Keep Back The Night would be my first illustrated novel, which I also do hope to finish and seek a publisher come early 2012.  Be on a watch out for that.


Episode Five: Two Years Before, is now online.  I'm thinking that I'll easily (touch wood) be able to output these final episodes every 2 months.  It does mean a lot of work, but I really can't wait to conclude this project and move onto something new.  Right now I'm thinking about finally making Destiny Of Worlds.  The screenplay's there, and this motion comic format has worked very well, so who knows.


Episode Six: Loose Ends, is here, exactly as planned.  Everything comes full circle with this instalment, as we get ever closer to the series finale.  Be expecting episode 7 by mid July.


Episode Seven: Forces Joined, has arrived.  I actually finished the episode a few weeks before release, and I'm currently working on the final episode and the DVD project.  There's still so much to do.  All current information is on the facebook page.  Please join to stay updated.


Episode Eight: Let Go, the final episode in this series is now online for viewing.  When recut, the entire series length is 43 minutes 30 seconds!  This and content I won't be releasing online, will come to DVD at the end of 2011.  Contact me for further details, as supplies are extremely limited - 250 worldwide.


Episode List:

Episode One:  New World Order <4:34>

Episode Two:  Loss And Regret <4:07>

Episode Three:  God On Trial <4:35>

Episode Four:  Survival <5:06>

Episode Five:  Two Years Before <5:50>

Episode Six:  Loose Ends <5:44>

Episode Seven:  Forces Joined <5:50>

Episode Eight:  Let Go <7:44>


Cast: (in order of appearance)

Duncan Farnden-Marks (all 8 episodes, as 2 main characters from episodes 2-8, and also a one-liner in episode 3)

Daisy Hedges (all 8 episodes -alternate versions of the character)

James Bolton (episodes 2-8)

Steve Moreton (episode 2 - voice only)

Gemma Chidley (episodes 4-8)

Julio Nivar Garcia (episode 6 - voice only)

Louisa Allwright (episode 6 - voice only)



There's 8 roles for the project in total, 3 one-liners, and 4 main cast.  I would've preferred 5 main cast, but time to recast was cut short, also I pitched in with a one-liner role too.

Some of you may know that Gemma Chidley has previously been involved in another of my projects, Destiny: vol.1: Clash.




Story Outline:

Earth's cities are domed due to the planets failed atmosphere. The lands and the people of Earth, have turned to dust. Exposure to the outside boils the blood and burns the flesh from its bones.



This is my new episodic project. It will be screened as a motion comic, due to the use of CG and "real people" involved. In theory, this would also cut down on the amount of time it'd take to produce and the cost to me in the long run. Which would've also meant I'd have time to make this and Destiny: The Movie, side by side.  But working half way into the first episode, this wasn't the case.  So instead, Desert Earth is being put ahead of everything.  Which could be for the best, as the length of the project as a whole is pretty much a movie in itself.


Below is a gallery of concept art.  Enjoy.