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Friend of the World

You have been saved. This does not mean you are safe.
2020 | 50m | English

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After a catastrophic global war, a young filmmaker awakens in the carnage and seeks refuge in the only other survivor: an eccentric, ideologically opposed figure of the United States military. Together, they brave the toxic landscape in search of safety... and answers.
Release Date: Aug 15, 2020
Director: Brian Patrick Butler
Writer: Brian Patrick Butler
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
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Production Companies Charybdis Pictures, Gray Area Multimedia
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $3,000
Updates Updated: Feb 07, 2026
Entered: Apr 24, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Nick Young Gore
Alexandra Slade Diane
Michael C. Burgess Berenger
Kathryn Schott Eva
Kevin M. Smith Thin Man
Luke Pensabene Ferguson
Neil Raymond Ricco Ignacio
Marianna Pinto Dead Woman
Scott Schramp Civilian
Emily Chan Civilian
Shay Tyler Civilian
C.J. Martinez Civilian
Rickey Phatsenhann Civilian
Brian Patrick Butler Gofer
Daniel N. Butler Gofer
Name Job
Ray Gallardo Director of Photography
Daniel N. Butler Boom Operator, Visual Effects, Sound Designer, Sound Recordist
Belle Butler Assistant Director
Brian Patrick Butler Director, Editor, Writer
Nick Mansfield Gaffer
Luke Pensabene Location Manager
C.J. Martinez Makeup Artist
Name Title
Brian Patrick Butler Producer
Luke Pensabene Co-Producer
Kerry Rossall Executive Producer
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