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