Experiencing Interruptions?

Purgatory Processing

When young workaholic, Shaun, wakes up in the waiting room for the afterlife following sudden heart attack, he knows there's been a mistake. Sent to the Department of Purgatory Processing to assess his case for errors, Shaun must endure the torturous DMV-like bureaucracy of the afterlife and face the difficult question - was his life truly worth living? Or should he accept his fate, and move on?

  • Sophie DeWorken
    Director
    Bound
  • Sophie DeWorken
    Writer
  • Christopher Porter
    Key Cast
    "Shaun Lowery "
  • Peter DeWorken
    Key Cast
    "Gabriel"
  • Bonnie Porter
    Key Cast
    "The Secretary"
  • Lorie DeWorken
    Key Cast
    "Pearl E. Gates"
  • Abigail Dixon
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 25, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Hollins University
Director Biography - Sophie DeWorken

Sophie DeWorken is a filmmaker based in Richmond, Virginia, graduating with a B.A. in Film from Hollins University. During her time at Hollins, she explored a wide range of cinematic styles, techniques, and storytelling approaches, finding her creative voice in the process. Now working freelance, Sophie has continued her creative pursuits, continuing to hone her skills with each new project.

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