Experiencing Interruptions?

Wake Up

Alana is a brilliant young researcher stationed at Safe Guard Six, a remote facility dedicated to studying an alien threat known as the Mantis Drone. When the base is unexpectedly overrun by real drones, Alana sets out on a desperate mission to rescue her brother Jeremy, who she believes is trapped somewhere inside.As she navigates the crumbling corridors and evades the deadly drones, the boundaries between memory and reality begin to unravel. Flashbacks from her childhood bleed into the present. Eventually, Alana reaches Jeremy, only to uncover a devastating truth, he died years ago, and Safe Guard Six is a manifestation of an old game they used to play. What began as a rescue mission becomes a reckoning with grief, memory, and the lengths the mind will go to protect itself.

  • Jon Wakins
    Writer
  • Parco Richardson
    Producer
  • Issa Rae
    Producer
    Insecure
  • Talitha Watkins
    Producer
    The Honorable Shyne
  • Deniese Davis
    Producer
    One of Them Days
  • Jamari Perry
    Producer
  • Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah
    Director
  • Auri Brown
    Key Cast
    "Alana"
  • Donte Green
    Key Cast
    "Jeremy"
  • Catie Zaleski
    Key Cast
    "Samatha"
  • Kevin Medlin
    Key Cast
    "Gus"
  • Jovi Joene
    Key Cast
    "Ma"
  • Thomas Copeland Jr
    Key Cast
    "PA"
  • Alaysia Simmions
    Key Cast
    "Young Alana"
  • Evan Moody
    Key Cast
    "Young Jeremy"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 20, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Panavision Arri Mini
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Color Creative - Find Your People Program
Director Biography - Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah

Ewurakua is a freelance director, writer, and poet passionate about experimental storytelling. As the daughter of St. Lucian and Ghanaian immigrants, she infuses her work with cultural influences, exploring themes of ancestry, race, identity, and belonging.

Her films have been featured on major platforms and recognized at top festivals, earning acclaim for their bold storytelling and distinct perspective. Known for her ability to connect deeply with people, she crafts work that resonates, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

Beyond film, Ewurakua trains in Shito Ryu karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her love for high-contact sports fuels her passion for capturing movement, showcasing both strength and grace through a cinematic, poetic lens.

Off set and outside the dojo, she enjoys camping, making music, acting, and voiceover work.

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