America Down: The Proof of Concept

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America Down: The Proof of Concept (2025)

Directed by Athena Lansdell

Drama, Thriller · 6m

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.

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Cast

Lucas Harmon Jamie Davenport
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Ella Grace Schuman Brinley Jake Miles Johnston Liam Davenport
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Jeff Brockmeyer Daryl / Dead Body
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Ty Leech Cultist
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Jamie Baranksi Cultist
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R.J. Comer Cultist
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Jonny Joyner Cultist
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Ian Floyd Cultist
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Hayley Zehnder Cultist

Crew

Director
Athena Lansdell
Writer
Lucas Harmon
Director of Photography
Jomo Sadler
Editor
Grant Engler
Producer
Lucas Harmon, Will Atticus Parker

Details

Release date
2025-10-01
Runtime
6m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
EN
Production
Last One Standing Film
Budget
$7,000