Despite the Night
Aug 10, 2026 · 15m
Director
Archie Hancock, Jack ZimmermanOverview
Months after a distant volcanic eruption, a cloud of ash continues to loom over northern Australia. With the region plunged into an eternal night, its inhabitants flee south. Trapped inside an apartment, two brothers care for their ailing grandmother – one longing to flee, the other clinging to what remains.
Cast of Despite the Night
Crew of Despite the Night
Archie HancockDirector, Writer, Producer- Jack ZimmermanDirector, Writer, Editor, Producer
- Eric Zac PerryProducer
- Maisie WatkinsProducer
- Luca BladesProducer
- Liam JamesEditor
- Aisha PhillipsProduction Design
- Sean RyanCinematography
- Eli PotterFirst Assistant Director
- Darwin SchulzeVisual Effects
- Isabella RizzoProduction Coordinator
- Kate Sowada HicksSet Dresser
- Genevieve DouthwaiteStandby Property Master
Alison FowlerCasting Director
Stephanie PringleCasting Director- Alanna PerryExtras Casting
About Despite the Night
What is Despite the Night about?
Months after a distant volcanic eruption, a cloud of ash continues to loom over northern Australia. With the region plunged into an eternal night, its inhabitants flee south. Trapped inside an apartment, two brothers care for their ailing grandmother – one longing to flee, the other clinging to what remains.
When was Despite the Night released?
Despite the Night was released on August 10, 2026.
How long is Despite the Night?
Despite the Night runs 15 minutes.
Who directed Despite the Night?
Despite the Night was directed by Archie Hancock and Jack Zimmerman.
Who is in the cast of Despite the Night?
The cast of Despite the Night includes Joe Bird (Cole) and Ed Oxenbould (Moss).