DAWN OF THE DAD

A dad struggles to keep his daughter asleep while taking a walk during the zombie apocalypse.

  • James III
    Director/Writer/Producer
  • Ryan Joseph Murphy
    Producer/1st AD
  • Sophia Cacciola
    Director of Photography
  • Michael J. Epstein
    Editor/2nd AC/Re-Recording Mixer
  • Shaina Paulson
    Make Up Effects
  • Kao Miyamoto Nunez
    Make Up Effects
  • Madison Anglin
    Music
  • James III
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Katharine Chen Lerner
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Madeline Sky
    Key Cast
    "Da Baby"
  • Ryan Joseph Murphy
    Key Cast
    "Disheveled Pedestrian"
  • Matt Catanzano
    Key Cast
    "Bub"
  • AJ Cutler
    1st AC
  • Matt Stuertz
    Gaffer/B-Cam
  • John Bin Zhao
    Sound Mixer/Boom Op
  • Becca Beberaggi
    Script Superviser/Set Costumer
  • Zach Simao
    Production/Art Dept. Assistant
  • Joe Castro
    Prop Artist
  • Jess Havok
    Graphics Artist
  • Dustin Lee Massey
    Poster Artist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Horror
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 4 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

JAMES III is a director, writer, and actor, best known for co-creating/co-starring in ASTRONOMY CLUB: THE SKETCH SHOW produced by Kenya Barris and Dan Powell. James' recent credits include rewrites of the GOOD BURGER sequel, consulting writer/guest voice actor on the BIG MOUTH spin-off, HUMAN RESOURCES, and co-writer/co-star of the short film MAHOGANY DRIVE which premiered at Slamdance ‘23. James’ other writing credits include features in development at Tyler Perry Studios and Marginal Media, and the Archie comic, BOB PHANTOM, which Screenrant called “genius.” James is the founder of Rule of III, Inc., a comic book company whose inaugural comic JUNIOR was 150% funded on Kickstarter in February. As an actor, he's had guest appearances on A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE, and BLACK MIRROR.

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