Three women attempt to survive after a cataclysmic event leaves the Earth without technology or power.
Following a cataclysmic event, Sam (Belle Adams), a book-obsessed girl in her late teens, attempts to survive with her two mother figures in a world without technology or power. Willow (Sophie Edwards) believes in a world of compassion and empathy whereas Connie (Carrie Walrond Hood) believes in an “only the strong survive,” mentality.
Those warring philosophies are put to the test when an accident forces Sam out of her home for the first time and she journeys to a nearby settlement for help. Along the way she meets Dart (Lau’rie Roach), a young man out on a “walkabout” attempting to prove himself to his overbearing father-figure.
The two of them come of age together as they face the physical and emotional challenges of a world reclaimed by nature and attempt to stay one step ahead of their mysterious tracker, Levi (Brandon O’Dell).
PRESS
“This World Alone is quietly thought-provoking. The film turns its minimal budget into an asset and applies a plain, quasi-vérité style to its exploration of religion vs. spirituality. ”
“An indie film which does not allow a lack of money and time get in the way of the story it is telling. Wisely uses the beauty of nature to catch our eye. The script is solid. Filled with a bunch of surprise moments.”
“Thought-provoking and bolstered by great performances and memorable cinematography. Fans of character-driven genre films should check this out.”
“The minimal casting and lush visual language gives the film the intimate space to explore strength, weakness and survival—and nature’s lack of gender bias in those arenas.”
Meredith Alloway, Filmmaker Magazine, March 18, 2019
“Beautifully shot. Wonderfully done. An incredible film.”
Jaime' En Fuego, Enfuegotainment, March, 29, 2020
“Intimate direction and slow-burn pacing. A powerful story. An excellent film.”
Jessica Baxter, Hammer to Nail, February 11, 2019
“What impressed me most here, beyond the acting of Belle Adams as Sam in a performance full of the fierce independence of a young Sissy Spacek, is the way that the filmmakers do so much with so little.”
Hal Astell, Nerdvana, April 6, 2019
“It's a small film with big ideas about what makes us who we are, be that ‘us’ as a species or ‘us’ as in each one of us as individuals, our morals, our character, our sense of self.”
Eric, Letterboxd, April 7, 2019
CAST
Belle Adams “Sam”
Belle has had a number of featured roles on TV including Speechless, Bizaardvark, and a recurring role on Bless This Mess. She also performs monthly at the Ruby in L.A. with her improv group Chased By Bear. If that level of talent isn’t enough to make you sick, she is also a singer-songwriter, writer, and director. Originally from occasionally sunny Atlanta, she now resides in always sunny L.A.
She says of her character, Sam: “Sam has lived a contained life. Growing up in the same house, and only allowed within a certain distance from it. She is hungry and curious to know more, to experience more, and ultimately to have her own freedom.”
Carrie Walrond Hood “Connie”
Carrie is an actor and producer from Atlanta, GA. You might recognize her from such feature film productions as the Accountant, and Trial by Fire. She also stars in the Lifetime movie Terror in the Woods and in the film The Front Runner starring Hugh Jackman. She’s been featured on TV shows like The Haunting of Hill House, Ozark, Kevin (probably) Saves the World, and a recurring role on Teenage Bounty Hunters.
She says what she’d miss most about living in a post-apocalyptic world is: “1. Wine. 2. Clean water 3. Wine.”
Lau’rie “Re” Roach “Dart”
Re graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He’s performed at Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre and the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. He most recently starred in the comedy web series Po Psi Broke, and the short film Rules to Rule. He currently lives and works in Atlanta, GA.
When asked what he hopes people walk away from This World Alone with: “Fear cripples us and it causes us to think irrationally. Things get hard, yes. But fear shouldn’t be the ultimate feeling to deal with these type of hardships. You never know what you can overcome once you are confident enough to tackle it head-on.”
Sophie Edwards “Willow”
Sophie has been featured on the TV show MacGyver, performed at the Whole World Improv Theatre in Atlanta, Studied Theater & English at Emory University, and is a regular fixture in the popular “Tripp & Tyler” videos on YouTube.
She says her character Willow was inspired by her dad: “Willow is a peace-maker and an encourager. She reminds me a lot of my dad. He’s definitely the peace-maker of the family.”
Brandon O’Dell “Levi”
Brandon can be seen just about everywhere in the Atlanta theatre & film scene. He’s been featured on TV shows like Vice Principals, Stranger Things, Ozark, MacGyver, and Halt and Catch Fire, and can be seen in movies like Selma, I, Tonya, and The Mist. He’s also starred in numerous theater performances at the Alliance and Aurora Theatre in Atlanta.
CREW
Jordan Noel
Director / Editor
Hudson Phillips
Writer / Producer
Terri Measel Adams
Producer
Mandy Cate
Producer
Trisha Solyn
Director of Photography
Wil Wright
Composer
Maryelle St. Clare
Production Designer
Vii Kelly
Special Effect Supervisor
FILM FESTIVALS
Official Selection | Rome International Film Festival 2018
Official Selection | River’s Edge International Film Festival 2018
Winner, Best Narrative Feature | Oxford Film Festival 2018
Official Selection | ME Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best Sci-Fi Feature | Amsterdam Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best Picture, Best Screenplay | Phoenix Film Festival 2019
Official Selection | Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best Feature | Windy City International Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best Actor | Salento International Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best Georgia Film | Macon Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best Feature | Georgia Film Festival 2019
Winner, Best of Fest, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography | Hollywood South Film Festival 2019
EXTrAS
SOUNDTRACK
Experience the music of This World Alone in a completely new way with All That Nature Reclaims: Further into the Sonic Landscapes of This World Alone. Composer William Wright took the score he created for the film and reorchestrated, expanded, explored and adorned it into a unique and emotional listening experience divided into three sprawling movements.
ANTHOLOGY BOOK
After the Fall: A post-apocalyptic anthology featuring over 30 short stories, comics, poetry, and artwork all inspired by the universe of This World Alone. Available in paperback and on Kindle.
PODCAST
A podcast about ups and downs of making our first feature film, This World Alone.
Along the way we’ll be interviewing some of our cast and crew and collaborators about the process, share real numbers and data, and talk about what we did right, what we did wrong, and what we’ll do differently next time.
