APOCALYPSE: Written by a Nine-Year-Old Child

Three post-apocalyptic survivors navigate a zombie-ridden wasteland in this action-adventure film written by a nine-year-old.

  • Sam Morgan
    Director
  • Sam Morgan
    Writer
  • Mick Pereira
    Key Cast
    "W.J. Jones"
  • Molefe Sijiye
    Key Cast
    "Jack Henry"
  • Riley Tucker
    Key Cast
    "Harry Lee"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - North Hall High School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Atlanta High School Film Festival
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    May 10, 2024
    Best Film, Best Narrative, Best Director (Sam Morgan), Best Actor (Mick Pereira)
  • Macon Film Festival
    Macon, Georgia
    United States
    August 16, 2024
    Best Student Film
  • Cobb International Film Festival
    Marietta, Georgia
    United States
    August 4, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Georgia Film Festival
    Gainesville, Georgia
    United States
    September 13, 2024
    Official Selection
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    October 19, 2024
    Best Comedy (Winner), Best Direction (Nominee)
  • Sozo Bear Presents: A Night at the Movies
    Dahlonega, Georgia
    United States
    January 24, 2025
    Winner: High School Shorts
Director Biography - Sam Morgan

Sam Morgan wrote "Apocalypse" at nine years old and directed it at eighteen after discovering the script in his closet. The film took home Best Comedy at the All American High School Film Festival and scored him his second nomination for Best Director. It was named Best Student Film at the Macon Film Festival and scored four major awards (Best Film, Best Narrative, Best Director, and Best Actor) at the Atlanta High School Film Festival.

"Apocalypse" is currently the most-viewed video on the Picture's Up Productions YouTube channel and Sam's most successful film to date.

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