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Countdown to Extinction

In 1955, the world is on the verge of destruction...Select men are chosen to compete in a game show, Countdown to Extinction, for a chance at survival. When her husband perishes, a housewife named Vera must take his place in order to save her life.

  • Santino DeFilippo
    Director
  • Santino DeFilippo
    Writer
  • Santino DeFilippo
    Editor
  • Jordan Greene
    Director of Photography
  • Jordan Greene
    Music Composer
  • Danielle Carter
    Key Cast
    "Vera Baker"
  • Jordan Pita
    Key Cast
    "The Enlightener"
  • Ryan Nelligan
    Key Cast
    "Isaac Campbell"
  • Nicole Foster
    Key Cast
    "Rebecca Campbell"
  • Olivia DeFilippo
    Key Cast
    "Lush Model"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 24, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sacred Heart University
Director Biography - Santino DeFilippo

Santino "Sonny" DeFilippo graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Cinema from McDaniel College in Spring of 2024. There, he created student films rotating as writer, director, and editor within their program while also playing Division III Baseball. In the Summer of 2022, Santino interned at World Wrestling Entertainment as a Content Media Intern. He is currently pursuing his Master's degree at Sacred Heart University as a part of their Film and Television program.

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Director Statement

"Countdown to Extinction" is a project that I adored working on from the start to finish. I did extensive research into the 1950s era in order to accurately depict a 50s housewife and the world around her. The dialogue, mannerisms, fonts, music, costumes, colors and props were all specifically chosen to fit the time period. Every prop in this film was either homemade or thrifted.