America Down: The Proof of Concept

America Down: The Proof of Concept

2025 · 6 min · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Athena Lansdell · Written by Lucas Harmon

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

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