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Austin Duplantis is a filmmaker and actor based out of Nashville, Tennessee. In May 2025, he graduated from Belmont University with a B.F.A in Motion Pictures.
A bumbling Priest and his hapless Cameraman are thrust into the world of exorcisms in order to save the soul of a young Girl from an existentially conflicted Demon.
America Down: The Proof of Concept introduces Jamie Davenport, a resilient 19-year-old navigating the brutal realities of a post-apocalyptic United States. Set in the gritty aftermath of a global pandemic that has decimated the population, this short film explores themes of loss, survival, purpose, and the struggle to overcome a painful past. Created as a fundraising tool, the proof of concept supports the development of the feature-length adaptation of America Down, based on the web series of the same name. Designed to demonstrate the production team's capabilities on a limited budget, the short emphasizes the tone, visual style, and narrative scope of the larger project - offering a powerful glimpse into a devastated America through the eyes of its young protagonist.
After his Girlfriend, and assistant, leaves him high and dry, a lovelorn Magician finds himself fighting for his act with the help of a Mime.
