First Date of the Dead

Even when zombies walk the Earth, romance isn't dead...

  • Chris J. Allan
    Director
    Big Pink Dress
  • Chris J. Allan
    Writer
  • Zachary Towlen
    Writer
  • Chris J. Allan
    Producer
  • Grant Robson
    Producer
  • Zachary Towlen
    Producer
  • Jack Breedon
    Key Cast
    "Zombie Guy"
  • Abigail Lawson
    Key Cast
    "Zombie Girl"
  • Jack Fox
    Key Cast
    "Zombie Waiter"
  • Joseph Teague
    Key Cast
    "Buisnessman Zombie"
  • Dennis Bear
    Key Cast
    "Action Hero"
  • Eleni Asimoglou
    Key Cast
    "Filter Zombie"
  • Jude Nelson
    Key Cast
    "MUGA Zombie"
  • Living Flesh
    Key Cast
    "Zachary Towlen"
  • Man at Protest
    Key Cast
    "Wayne Thompson"
  • C. T. Gibson
    Director of Photography
  • Chris J. Allan
    Edited By
  • Harbourmaster
    Original Score By
  • Lauren Cobb
    Special Makeup Effects
  • Wayne Thompson
    Special Makeup Effects
  • Robin Darke
    Costume Designer
  • Jack Davidson
    Camera Team
  • Sel Maclean
    Camera Team
  • Paul Koren
    Colourist
  • Paul David Baker
    Graphic Designer/VFX
  • Jordan Embleton
    Sound Mixing
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Horror
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    200 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Chris J. Allan

Chris J. Allan is a filmmaker and film lecturer, this year he has also co-curated the Filmhouse Sunderland project as well as hosting the weekly film screenings.

Following several years of being part of the Sunderland Short Film Festival team as a reviewer and programmer, Chris has become the Coordinator of the 2020 festival taking place this October at the Empire Cinema, Sunderland.

As one half of media company Wycombe 89, Chris has worked as a filmmaker across a number of productions from music videos, live events and corporate work, as well as directing the short films Big Pink Dress and First Date of the Dead which will soon be appearing on the film festival circuit.

Last year Chris graduated from the Film Theory and Practice Masters course at Newcastle University and currently teaches Film and Media Studies at South Tyneside College.

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Director Statement

An imagined post-apocalyptic world with a rom-com twist filmed before the 2020 lockdown. We however didn't imagine that post-production would be taking place during a real pandemic!

This film was a real labour of love for me after years spent loving the work of George A. Romero. This re-imagining of the zombie film was independently made and kindly pulled together with a lot of thanks and favours during my Masters course at Newcastle University.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions. DCP file available upon request.

Thank you for your time,
Chris J. Allan