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Logline

In a desolate, dangerous world, a young man must decide whether or not to trust the stranger he encounters in an abandoned house.

Synopsis

In the aftermath of an apocalyptic event, Oliver takes refuge in an abandoned house and seeks a quick end to his life. When Lonnie, a friendly stranger, breaks in, Oliver must reckon with his own mistrust and desire as he’s offered a chance for genuine connection with another human being. Until Death is a queer post-apocalyptic story about what it means – and how painful it is – to be alive.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Zachary Thorpe — Writer/Director
Zachary Thorpe is a filmmaker and writer from North Carolina, now based in Los Angeles. A two-time AFF Screenplay Competition 2nd Rounder, his work has also been recognized by the Hollywood Verge Film Awards and the HollyShorts Screenplay Contest. Until Death will be his solo directorial debut.

Sofia Snyder – Producer
Sofia Snyder is an Independent Film Producer and Production Coordinator based in Los Angeles. She has over a decade of experience in film and media production, starting her career at National Geographic Channel and most recently lending her expertise to feature films including Crime 101, Good Fortune, Rebel Moon, Being the Ricardos and Licorice Pizza.

Originally from Dayton, Ohio she was raised in a quiet suburb with a small local library with an impressive film catalog that inspired her to pursue filmmaking. She studied film at American University in Washington D.C. and FAMU International in Prague. With a love of collaboration Sofia is passionate about supporting emerging filmmakers with highly personal stories that explore the pressures of American society and the complexities of family and community.

Jasmijn van Bruggen – Producer
Working for Hollywood legend Jeffrey Berg (former Chairman and CEO of ICM Agency), Jasmijn is adept at evaluating scripts, pilots and books, developing projects closely with writers and filmmakers, ideating strategic packaging and financing solutions for film and television projects, creating forward momentum with representatives and collaborating with studio and production company executives.

Through her work under her own consulting/production company, Jasmijn has both produced award-winning, low-budget short films and been intimately involved in the development of big IP movies.

Jasmijn is most proud of her friendships with some of the most talented writers and directors of the next generation. With a gift of storytelling and getting the very best work out of others, she aims to make commercial content that will be relatable to all.

Eliot Grigo – Cinematographer
Eliot Grigo is a Los Angeles–based cinematographer whose work blends emotional sensitivity with a dynamic graphic eye. His films have been awarded at festivals including Hamptons, Palm Springs ShortFest, Miami, Woodstock, and Cinema Jove, and have been highlighted by Vimeo Staff Picks, Directors Library, Short of the Week, Omeleto, Panavision, and Kodak. Born and raised in Rockport, Maine, Grigo could be found in the darkroom, on mountain bike trails, and documenting Midcoast life—developing sensibilities that continue to shape his work. He went on to earn a BFA in Film from Syracuse University, studied 35mm cinematography at FAMU in Prague, and expanded his photographic training at RIT and Maine Media. He now holds an MFA in Cinematography from the AFI Conservatory, where his thesis film was supported by Amazon MGM Studios.

Will Mason – Editor
Will Mason is an LA-based editor with over a decade of experience across films, documentaries, scripted television, and commercials. He has collaborated with emerging directors on short films that have screened at Tribeca, SIFF, HollyShorts, RIIFF, and Dances With Films. His credits also include documentary and lifestyle projects for Vice and Refinery29, as well as series for Hulu, HBO, and Showtime.

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