Debts of the Dead

In a world where you need to be rich to rest in peace, Debts of the Dead is a dark comedy that follows Adam, a zombie resurrected not by supernatural forces, but by The Eternal Repayment Act—a law forcing the deceased to repay their debts indefinitely. Adam faces a series of challenges as he struggles through his morning routine and commute to his dead-end job.

  • Fifi Lopez
    Director
  • Connor Hamilton
    Writer
  • Fifi Lopez
    Producer
  • Connor Hamilton
    Producer
  • Brett Hamilton
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Thomas Bach
    Key Cast
    "Driver"
  • Aren Herbert Hoogerdijk
    Director of Photography
    Uploaded & All I'll Ever Be & Lights, Camera, Perth!
  • Robbie Skelton
    Editor
  • Rylie Godier
    Production Designer
  • Tristan Brytcz
    Assistant Camera
    Lights, Camera, Perth!
  • Simon Tang
    Assistant Camera
  • James Fowler
    Assistant Camera
  • Tristan Brytcz
    Gaffer
    Lights, Camera, Perth!
  • Max Scali
    VFX & Colourist
  • Aurora O'Connell
    Hair & Makeup Artist
  • Jeremiah Franklin
    Sound Recording & Mixing
    Lights, Camera, Perth!
  • Johann Pang
    Sound Recording & Mixing
    Lights, Camera, Perth!
  • Jeremiah Franklin
    Composers
    Lights, Camera, Perth!
  • Johann Pang
    Composers
    Lights, Camera, Perth
  • Connor Hamilton
    Assistant Director
  • Rylie Godier
    Production Assistants
  • Yazmin Darling
    Production Assistants
  • Simon Tang
    Production Assistants
  • Robbie Skelton
    Continuity
  • Yazmin Darling
    Continuity
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - SAE University College Perth
Director Biography - Fifi Lopez

Fifi is a filmmaker who’s all about telling stories that feel real. Her work leans into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes awkward parts of being human—those little moments that stick with you long after the credits roll. She loves collaborating with actors to find the heart of a scene and working with the crew to make every shot feel like it belongs. For her, directing is about creating a space where the story takes on a life of its own, and everyone involved feels like they’re part of something special.

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