America Down: The Proof of Concept

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 1, 2025

Original language

English

Production

Last One Standing Film

Cast

Ty Leech,Hayley Zehnder,Ian Floyd,Ella Grace Schuman,Jeff Brockmeyer,Jonny Joyner,R.J. Comer,Lucas Harmon,Jamie Baranksi,Jake Miles Johnston

Director

Athena Lansdell

Writer

Lucas Harmon

Producer

William Atticus Parker,Lucas Harmon

Cinematography

Jomo Sadler

Budget

$7,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt36988167