America Down: The Proof of Concept (2025)
Synopsis
America Down: The Proof of Concept introduces Jamie Davenport, a resilient 19-year-old navigating the brutal realities of a post-apocalyptic United States. Set in the gritty aftermath of a global pandemic that has decimated the population, this short film explores themes of loss, survival, purpose, and the struggle to overcome a painful past. Created as a fundraising tool, the proof of concept supports the development of the feature-length adaptation of America Down, based on the web series of the same name. Designed to demonstrate the production team's capabilities on a limited budget, the short emphasizes the tone, visual style, and narrative scope of the larger project - offering a powerful glimpse into a devastated America through the eyes of its young protagonist.
Release Date: 2025-10-01
Runtime: 6 minutes
Director: Athena Lansdell
Budget: $7,000 USD
Top Cast
- Lucas Harmon as Jamie Davenport
- Ella Grace Schuman as Brinley
- Jake Miles Johnston as Liam Davenport
- Jeff Brockmeyer as Daryl / Dead Body
- Ty Leech as Cultist
- Jamie Baranksi as Cultist
- R.J. Comer as Cultist
- Jonny Joyner as Cultist
- Ian Floyd as Cultist
- Hayley Zehnder as Cultist
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