Until Death

In a desolate, dangerous world, a young man must decide whether or not to trust the stranger he encounters in an abandoned house.
Project type: Fiction Short
Project status: Development
Director/Writer/Producer: Zachary Thorpe
Producer: Andrés Correa
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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 — Director/Writer/Producer
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.
Andrés Correa — Producer
Andrés Correa is a Mexican-American award-winning producer, educator and 2025 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow based in Los Angeles. A USC MFA graduate, Correa is dedicated to amplifying Latinx representation and examining complex social realities through his work. He produced The Dope Years: The Story of Latasha Harlins and For Rosa, earning a Student Academy Award and DGA Student Awards.
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