Private Project

Tsunami Z

After a dying nuclear scientist confesses to evil experiments and warns of an imminent disaster, a graduate student must traverse the undead he created to save her Great Lakes city from an unlikely devastation, a tsunami.

  • Jennifer Marie Thompson-Watson
    Director
  • Jennifer Marie Thompson-Watson
    Writer
  • Jennifer Marie Thompson-Watson
    Producer
  • Ashley McKeithen
    Key Cast
  • Sectonius Watson
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Allison"
  • Garland Green
    Key Cast
    "Older zombie"
  • Kendall Thompson
    Key Cast
    "Zombie"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 27, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Chicago
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 2022 Production Institute: Community Film Showcase
    Chicago
    United States
    September 25, 2022
Director Biography - Jennifer Marie Thompson-Watson

Jennifer Thompson-Watson is an associate professor and film producer, director, and writer based in Chicago. Jennifer is an alumni of Chicago's Community Film Workshop which has trained African-American film makers for over 50 years. Jennifer has produced short films, commercials and political ads.

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Director Statement

In 2022, Jennifer Thompson-Watson produced and directed Tsunami Z, a movie that spans the disaster/adventure and zombie horror genre.
"My goal is to produce entertaining and fun movies that are thrilling, epic, and adventurous no matter the budget. I am not interested in mirroring reality. I want you to escape from your world for awhile and be entertained. When you watch Tsunami Z, turn off the lights, turn up the sound, and enjoy the ride from this 5 minute thrilling short movie."