Private Project

The Civil Dead

A struggling photographer is forced to reunite with an old friend who ends up being more of a curse than a blessing.

  • Clay Tatum
    Director
  • Clay Tatum
    Writer
  • Whitmer Thomas
    Writer
  • Kasandra Baruch
    Producer
  • Mike Marasco
    Producer
  • Clay Tatum
    Key Cast
  • Whitmer Thomas
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 42 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 29, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa Mini
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Slamdance Film Festival
    Park City, UT
    United States
    January 27, 2022
    World Premiere
    Audience Award
  • Mammoth Lakes Film Festival
    Mammoth Lakes, CA
    United States
    May 29, 2022
    West Coast Premiere
    Jury Award Best Narrative
Director Biography - Clay Tatum

Clay Tatum is a filmmaker from Gulf Shores, Alabama. After finishing co-directing and editing the comedy special The Golden One (HBO, A24), Clay directed his first feature, The Civil Dead, starring and co-written by him and Whitmer Thomas.

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