Movie: America Down: The Proof of Concept

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Lucas Harmon
Lucas Harmon

Jamie Davenport

Ella Grace Schuman
Ella Grace Schuman

Brinley

Jake Miles Johnston
Jake Miles Johnston

Liam Davenport

Jeff Brockmeyer
Jeff Brockmeyer

Daryl / Dead Body

Ty Leech
Ty Leech

Cultist

Jamie Baranksi
Jamie Baranksi

Cultist

R.J. Comer
R.J. Comer

Cultist

Jonny Joyner
Jonny Joyner

Cultist

Ian Floyd
Ian Floyd

Cultist

Hayley Zehnder
Hayley Zehnder

Cultist

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    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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    2025-10-01

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