
America Down: The Proof of Concept
Drama · Thriller
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.
Top Cast


Lucas Harmon
Lucas Harmon
Jamie Davenport
Lucas Harmon
Jamie Davenport
Ella Grace Schuman
Ella Grace Schuman
Brinley
Ella Grace Schuman
Brinley


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