The Wanderer | Post Apocalyptic Adventure Short Film

In a Post-American world, a slave girl has a chance encounter with a man on a mission...
This film is a teaser for an episodic miniseries, help me get to 10,000 subscribers so I can make it happen!
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[@iharrup]

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for watching my short film! Here is a trailer to my first ever feature film! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpbEn3eYh858p6M

[@joeyj6808]

I know it's been five years, but I'd still like to see more of this story. Well done!

[@ivoliYT]

Same name, older film kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5faXo2Ya8pnnM0.

[@jessicathompson236]

This is great, I'd like to see it as a series.

[@shellee-kimgold1940]

what a wonderful piece of filmmaking...wish it was a full feature! It leaves you itching for it to continue...thank you!

[@iharrup]

Thank you for your comment! One day it shall be a feature, I can't wait for you to see it!

[@ronhanks4610]

you did a awesome job, I hope you make part two. Well done.

[@kfeltenberger]

Truly outstanding and succeeds where many other shorts have failed; leaving me wanting more because in the short period of time that the video ran, I became invested in the characters.

[@iharrup]

Thank you, that's precisely the intent! I hope you'll like the feature whenever I can make it!

[@kfeltenberger]

Fantastic! Do you have a web site or some way to follow you in this endeavor? I watched it a second time and have one suggestion...These are survivors and would, if they had them, know how to handle firearms. The gun handling was the only part of the film that I thought needed work; number of shots fired before the firearm is empty and needs to reload as well as how the actors handled them. I'm a firearms instructor so it's something that I tend to notice. Beyond that, I can't wait for more!

[@iharrup]

Your firearms insight is invaluable, especially since I love using guns in my films. Hopefully my future projects are better up to snuff in that department! As far as a website, I'm working on it! Thanks for your enthusiasm, I didn't expect the reception this film has received so far so I'm a little behind!

[@kfeltenberger]

Glad I could help! Everyone starts somewhere and if this is your start, then you're far, far in front of the average!

[@ej9957]

Enjoyed from beginning to the end. Acting, concept and scenery.... Superb. When's next chapter? Thank you again looking forward to seeing some more of your work

[@SasquatchGirlSandraRainsDeBusk]

This was actually pretty uplifting compared to most post apocalyptic short films. Is there a part two? Would love to see it!

[@iharrup]

I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for the sub! It has been my wish for several years now to make a full length film of this story. At the moment I'm attempting to at least write a novel series, but I haven't forgotten the original intent of this short.

[@jmd555555]

Once again very well filmed and acted. This one benefits from a good musical soundtrack and another redemptive ending - excellent. Keep up the good work you are obviously naturally talented as a film maker.

[@iharrup]

Thank you so much! Your appreciation of my work means a lot to me :)

[@davidpigozzo5918]

Off to a good start! I would love to see a continuation to this!

[@lorneschalm5056]

Nice to see one of these shorts that didn't have a depressing ending thanks.

[@iharrup]

You are very welcome! I personally prefer to write endings of hope and redemption - of course the characters must endure horrific trials to get there!

[@bambibrosemer1597]

Please tell me there are more episodes.....I truly enjoyed watching this...it was well written and you chose your actors well...

[@jasoncentracchio4836]

iharrup, This is one damn good short film. I look forward to seeing a feature film of it. I was intrigued from the beginning. Very well written and well executed. The Wanderer reminded me of Liam Neeson. He was a cool character. Excellent job on the dingy and torn costumes and dirty makeup. It makes me realize that that is an area I'm going to have to work on in our films. Excellent film, sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@iharrup]

Thank you for your comments, you encourage me to no end! I can't wait for you to see the feature film version, whenever it is I'm able to make it!

[@OniMetsuki]

That was pretty well done, keep at it, definitely a cut above so many others out there !

[@pakde8002]

Watched it a while back somewhere else. Enjoyed watching it again. Hopefully you were able to get some additional episodes finished.

[@sixkicksfightertricks8470]

This is a pretty good short. But when they turned their backs for the raft, that is a true example of plot armor.

[@nelsonmichel108]

excelente corto post-apocalíptico con moraleja y aprendizaje, todavia quedara algo de valores en la humanidad al llegar esos tiempos!!!

[@ivoliYT]

Really nice makeup and action.

[@SigridRodriguezM]

Wonderful!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@MisterG2323]

I'll simply say there's much to admire in this piece. Keep working it.

[@iharrup]

Thank you so much, I love the simplicity of your comment :)

[@WilliamDeemer]

That was just awesome and every way! I demand a part two!

[@iharrup]

Thanks so much! Working on the feature!

[@SIMONLOWE-rh2hm]

What a GOOOD GOOOD MAN

[@danialkemp1]

Ian this was EXCELLENT

[@iharrup]

Thank you so much! I have another post apocalyptic short coming in the next few months, a brand new film!

[@thelimey351]

This was good - I know such films are hard to make. 👏👏

[@rush2124u2]

Very well done. I liked the story, the actors the acting and the effects as well. I'd like to see more, good job

[@iharrup]

Thank you so much, one day I shall bring it to you!

[@rush2124u2]

I'm a waiting

[@iharrup]

Check out my other films in the meantime!

[@itsmyparty4637]

yes I also want to see what happens. thanks, I enjoyed it

[@thomascollins4325]

Cute story. I keep thinking that the apocalyptic shorts on you tube portray scenarios that are unlikely to occur in real life, but are entertaining in their own right.

[@darrelllee6156]

cool,lookinh forward to it. thanks for sharing

[@dandaman2753]

Nicely written, great actors ( I especially thought the lead "short" woman slave did an amazing job) and I appreciated all the little things like the dirt make up, torn clothes, homemade raft and barefeet...etc., that a lot of apocalypse videos are missing. The only very minor and small critique... If The Wanderer just won a fight to save himself from being taken as a slave he really should've taken the pistol, even if he is a "fair trader" he could've even given them the shovel, the orange and whatever it the other totally unidentifiable thing was as they left limping away. But that's minor and just the way one viewer sees it. Also I noticed that your credits are too small of a print for people like myself or watching on a large screen smartphone. Although I did find out the lead woman was named Anna, she was great. I'm looking forward to her in the sequel. Thank you for making it and sharing with us.

[@iharrup]

I appreciate your comment! Yes, sometimes things shot don't turn out how you thought they would - every film is a lesson in that regard. The next project is always better!

[@astroflight6571]

Just because it's post apocalyptic means everyone is filthy and grubby looking, no one washes ever, even when they are camping by a river? This is getting tired.

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

@@astroflight6571 Maybe they ran out of soap? did you ever think of that??

[@updownstate]

@@astroflight6571 It is a motif in the films I've seen, except maybe "Waterworld." Is "Escape from L.A." post apocalyptic? Did you see the short Don Johnson film "A boy and his dog?"

[@dandaman2753]

Is the sequel to this available, or in the works? I thought it was really great and it lit up to a part 2 cliffhanger ending so it would be amazing if there is a part 2 somewhere. Thank you to whoever made it all the actors and production people and of course to ever who posted it here on youtube.

[@harutogames9204]

an amazing short you guys great job

[@iharrup]

Thanks very much!

[@jamesvhowerton4626]

Excellent!!! Can't wait to see more

[@iharrup]

Thanks for your comment! I can't wait to show you more!

[@rossharvey1803]

Good film. Thank you!

[@iharrup]

Ross Harvey thanks man! Glad you like it!

[@ValJonesDaO]

Brilliant!

[@iharrup]

Thank you very much!

[@virginiamounts9008]

Would love to see this in a movie, great acting

[@iharrup]

Glad you liked it!

[@toetoe160]

This film is pretty nice compared to most short moviesi'v seen here on KZbin. I wish them good luck in the future.

[@iharrup]

Thanks a lot, glad you like it!

[@lonestarcj8132]

luv the violin

[@deans9085]

I also thought the two main characters were well chosen, and performance was good. The script needs some work, and concept was intriguing and I also would enjoy seeing more of this. Good job.

[@pauledmonds7316]

Talented man, Mr Harrup

[@ronnsven9983]

Very enjoyable, Good writing and acting.

[@iharrup]

Thank you, glad you like it!

[@ronnsven9983]

Just my opinion. Your lead actor Danny Thomas was perfectly cast. Keep on making quality films like this one. ,

[@iharrup]

I will make sure to tell him that - and I will have more like this coming up soon!

[@mathewscarl]

Well done iharrup

[@alisha.d.griffin]

Amazing!!

[@marystar6021]

Captivating!

[@Scoop2992]

I thought this showed a lot of potential. The music and sound really added dimension to the video.

[@iharrup]

Thanks so much, a lot of hard work went into it!

[@williamcarnley3769]

omg. that was really good. I cant wait for the movie. or part 2. keep them coming.

[@iharrup]

I am shooting another short next month, one day I shall bring you the feature to this one!

[@trapper1211]

I rarely say this, but that was quite good. You should make part two of this.

[@iharrup]

I appreciate this, I'm happy to have earned such a rarity. I plan to make a feature length eventually

[@richarddrew2122]

Great film actually better than most professional films out there

[@iharrup]

Thanks! I'd like to make a professional film of this someday, hopefully keeping all the good parts of this short film!

[@dr.williamkallfelz8540]

I look forward to seeing the full feature! This is a very powerful short film. The narrative seems convincing despite some of the few issues with the logic that some of you mentioned alrey (e.g. the dubious scene about them holding the grenades and managing to cross the river, while the marauders hold their fire). Overall quite convincing, it has that close-up raw poignant element reminiscent of The Road, and the acting and the chemistry among the actors is very gripping and synergistic. The details are well thought out convincing (rags, filth, unkempt, malnourished looking scrawny characters.) The screenplay and the writing as well! I appreciate the fact that you leave plenty up to the interpretation of the viewer, there are no facile references and easy giveaways from the dialogue to indicate what precipitated this Collapse (and in such a Hobbesian nightmarish world, who's going to remember or even care for that matter anyway?) Might I suggest in your full feature film to include and incorporate elements of ecological ruin? What was a little bit incongruous was that the landscape scenes included well- cared for fields and a rather flourishing forest, although I realize once industrial civilization falls apart, and the human population deansity plummets dramatically, whatever is left of ecosystems can gain some measure of resilience and partial recovery.

[@runasto]

The acting was a little off at some points, but the overall colour scheme of the short was great. The two main actors were good, and the quality of the film was good. The choices of shots were very nice, mighty impressed, and made up for some of the acting. Good short, to bad it was a teaser, would like to know the rest.

[@iharrup]

Thanks very much! I'm working to get the feature made!

[@paddlesupriver2875]

That would be great. There is about 1.3K hoping this to happen also.

[@updownstate]

@@iharrup Soon, I hope 4-30-20

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

Another post-apoc film...filled with well-nourished people.

[@iharrup]

If you can find any anorexic actors riddled with scurvy, rickets, or other maladies associated with malnutrition who can still stand on their feet, let me know.

[@manofthetombs]

I agree with the rest. Good short. Looking forward to more.

[@iharrup]

I appreciate that, I can't wait to make more!

[@cattigereyes1]

Interesting make part two!

[@iharrup]

You got it!

[@scetchport]

Beeeeeutiful story ending.

[@iharrup]

Thank you kindly!

[@Dawn82]

Good video!!! I really like it!

[@embryonic7692]

That chain is pretty good for keeping.. Hehe

[@texjames2000]

Did your job well. Left me wanting more.

[@iharrup]

Thanks, glad you liked it! I intend to give you more!

[@LegendsBeware]

Well done! Great film

[@iharrup]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@LegendsBeware]

For sure.

[@donball5918]

Well done !!!

[@iharrup]

Thanks so much!

[@dgwachtel]

Good acting, directing, costumes, plot etc. What's not to like. Well done. The actress reminds me of a young Summer Glau. You hit the jackpot with her. The lead actor was no slouch either. The grenade thing was a mistake. If I were one of the bad guys I would have just shot at least the guy when they were out of blast range. A better idea would have been to take the leader on the raft and make him swim back - or something like that. Hope you are proceeding with the feature. If it is as good this short, it will be well worth watching. It might also be suitable for a TV series. Anyway, all the best and good luck. - Dave

[@iharrup]

Thanks so much for your comment! I'm working to get the script in development as we speak!

[@dgwachtel]

Fantastic! I really want to see where this goes - subscribing. - Dave

[@oneofakind5668]

CANT WAIT TO SEE THE MOVIE

[@iharrup]

I'm working on it, trying to get a production company behind it!

[@sonnyshow]

I enjoyed this. Good work.

[@iharrup]

Thank you, glad you did!

[@bobbywalker4883]

Actually this is a good story line about six months after total collapse of everything that's exactly how it will be good work on your film love it

[@kirkbaddley7439]

I liked this. Certainly it's got potential. Much of the credit however goes to the two lead actors, particularly the young woman, who is quite remarkable. If you develop this further I hope you will cast her again.

[@iharrup]

I'm glad you like it, and that is the plan! Thank you for your comment!

[@brendaglawson5037]

Question; Just because they have grenades, why wouldn't they shoot them as soon as they walked away or before they got to close... I am left without suspension of disbelief because of this detail. Other than that, I like it. Make it happen as a movie.

[@iharrup]

Thanks for your comment! My full length film fixes this detail, among many others.

[@brendaglawson5037]

Good. After all it is the little things that make or break any thing. Good luck.

[@lickmyfuckinnuts]

That is one of the things I notice there are quite a few more that just kind of ruined it for me

[@o2boutdoors]

That one had me scratching my head as well.

[@pakde8002]

I imagine that tall guy could throw a grenade a pretty good distance, but yeah that got me too.

[@commonsenseisnt779]

That was fun! Thanks! I especially liked the two main characters and the vibe you set up between them. The little details were good too as someone else pointed out. The plotting needs significant work, because the fight with the slavers made no sense, and leaving the girl with the thugs to be gang raped is not going to produce the smiling young lady sitting on the grass by her former lock and chain at the end. It might be better if they don't hook up romantically; a little URST can go a long way in driving a plot. Like most movies, you need three acts, like maybe: (1) forming the partnership, (2) the preparations and journey, and (3) completing the mission. The easiest way to create that same vibe would be for him to simply buy her at a slave market and hand her the key right away - no strings attached. Then he needs to come up with a good reason for her to go with him (if there were genuinely no strings attached). Maybe they have to find and liberate her kid sister. Maybe he has skills she wants/needs to take care of herself (no one seems safe alone in that setting). You could also have fun with him interviewing different "candidates" at the market. Presumably he needs more than just a short woman with a level head. If he needs her skills, even if he has to teach them to her, it's a real partnership. They could even pull a heist for some traveling money on their way out of town. Maybe there are some mini-quests or problems to solve along the way. Also, the idea of a fortress with little holes into the basement really doesn't leave him much to do in Act 3 - unless the fortress is really a mini-quest/problem along the way to the real main destination. Another thing that might help, is keeping a wry sense of the absurd lurking in the background. A great example of this sort of thing is the original "Conan the Barbarian" with Arnold Schwarzenegger (ca. 1980 before he was a big action star). Not a great movie, but they did the not taking themselves too seriously part really well without getting silly the way too many fantasy films do. My $0.02 FWIW. Good luck!

[@iharrup]

Hey thanks for the great comments! The feature length screenplay has most of the problems pretty well fixed - whenever I can make it, I'm sure you will be impressed!

[@RedLeader327]

Aaaah, I want more!!!!

[@provideniamedina8923]

Cool👏👏👏👏😉

[@iharrup]

Thanks!

[@ianbarber4542]

That was cool.

[@Char-Williams]

Really good job, good story. :)

[@iharrup]

Thanks for your comment!

[@Char-Williams]

Most welcome & deserved!

[@Char-Williams]

You're most welcome. :)

[@penylayne]

Pretty good. Definitely wanna know more. Sub'd.

[@iharrup]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the sub!

[@TimRavenRotar]

I liked this it has potential, Im interested in talking more about putting together a full feature somehow..let me know

[@iharrup]

Check your email!

[@markgriffith7134]

pretty good job!

[@iharrup]

Thanks man!

[@Appolloscott]

Very good

[@iharrup]

Thanks!

[@chrisparkhurst5158]

Is nobody going to talk about how he was firing the bolt action rifle like it was a semi-automatic with a magazine full of rounds?

[@iharrup]

it IS a semi-auto with 10-round magazine, known as the SKS.

[@resilientdad7436]

well done

[@iharrup]

Thanks!

[@XelotFilm]

fun :) making a few post apocalyptic ones too.

[@iharrup]

Awesome!

[@callie4537]

Nice, had me from the beginning.

[@deraish]

Perfect👌

[@johnrideout5056]

Will there be a follow up on this???? I love the short film but in wanting more

[@iharrup]

Glad you like it!! This is meant to be a teaser for a feature film, so one day there will be!

[@ubermench1000]

Why didn't the villains shoot them as they paddled away ? Good enough for TV especially with more budget .

[@marktwaine9344]

truth, I would have had them throw their guns in the water.....they can fish for them later....

[@hwilson1997]

That’s it. Damn

[@iharrup]

I'm working to bring the rest to the big screen!

[@theducksanctuary951]

What a great film!! I just wish it was longer.. or has a 2nd one coming? @ what do they have to do? 🤔🙄😬 Loved it!!!💖💖💖

[@iharrup]

Ah, you warm my heart with this comment :D I'm working to get a feature length version of this in development, I've got the script in LA right now going around!

[@jessicalefever2462]

Aw i love this

[@iharrup]

Glad you did!

[@LionArmySaved]

Part 2?

[@michelegianni389]

Generally I don't like post-apocalyptic things, but that's really awesome.

[@iharrup]

Thank you! I'm honored!

[@jamesrodgers2633]

Intriguing premise, great execution. I'd LOVE to see a big-screen version.

[@iharrup]

Thanks! Someday you shall!

[@creamtwinkiedogeyt2550]

Make this a movie please m8 I NEED more

[@iharrup]

You got it! Glad you like it!

[@Taipan108]

Really cool! I want to see a sequel.

[@iharrup]

Thank you, and so you shall!

[@MrZzetta]

Although this is good for a short film, I do have some issues with it. 1st: Post-Apocalyptic=stealth, quiet, preparation, covert. Walking around in chains is bound to be heard & is a sure give-away when trying to approach someone silently (use a rope). 2nd: the action of the fight was confusing. Sure she shot the wrong guy, but right after they seemed to have given up (what’s with that). 3rd: the small tents to the left by the river when they first approach look brand new. How long has this story/struggle been going on? I still like the film, just wanted to post a few things to look for in film 2.

[@iharrup]

The full length feature film, when it has the right budget, will address all your points. Good observations, thanks for the input!

[@marthagillespie14]

Interesting story. I look forward to finding out how their (the characters) new partnership works out and how they are going to get rich and how they are going to protect their riches in such a dog-eat-dog world. Good acting. Good dialogue. Just the fight scene wasn't much. I had to watch it twice to see how the fight was won. I am sure that you will fix that problem next time.

[@iharrup]

Trust me, the fight is the part I get the most questions on; I'm planning a feature length story for this short, and yes, the fight will be fixed. I'm glad you like the rest of it!

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

A+ for story, c- for some of the acting while i liked the two leads ,just some of the other characters especially the shoot out scene ,but for overall b- for your first try!

[@wayneg2139]

This was well done good acting especially the girl. It drew me in I started to care about the characters and want to know what the wanderer is after. Left me wanting more which I guess is the point of the film. I thought this was very realistic as to what a post apocalyptic world would be like. Slavery would certainly be one of the first things to happen, especially to women. If you think HUMANS are a civilized creature then you know nothing. Look what the NAZI's did during World War II or ANTIFA's Brown Shirt tactics of today. Look to the violence in the Middle East or Africa. CIVILIZATION is just a thin veil or veneer. It would not take much to bring it all tumbling down. IT HAS HAPPENED TO EVER SINGLE CIVILIZATION BEFORE US, AND IT WILL HAPPEN TO US.

[@kevincrady2831]

Pretty good movie, except for the part where the Wanderer leaves the girl to be raped by at least one of the bad guys @ 7:37 (after promising her that she "wasn't for sale"), then she somehow doesn't seem to mind, or lose any trust for him. Also, people would probably run out of bullets before they run out of shoes. :)

[@axe609]

I liked it. I would say you need to do some thinking on the logic of actions and reality of things. Also, find a friend who understands firearms or has military experience for the firearms scenes (I am assuming these people are implied to have ever held and used a gun before.) I fully understand how it is with limited productions, however a few more realistic actions can hide a lot of limitations. Keep at it

[@iharrup]

Thank you for liking it; in the two years since making this, the full length script has gone under numerous rewrites that hopefully address the logic and reality in a satisfactory fashion. When I direct the full length, no expense will be spared ;)

[@rRobertSmith]

Sorta a cross between "the postman" and the outlaw josey wales.....

[@iharrup]

Nice comparison!

[@jamesdohnalek2052]

More, more, more.

[@davidmackie8552]

Now I want to see the rest of the story

[@ehatley]

Ok, you got my attention. Where's the rest of it?

[@iharrup]

I hope to bring the rest to you soon!

[@ehatley]

iharrup well then, I'll be anticipating the next instalment. Good job on what you've done so far.

[@duketheLEGEND651]

What happens next?

[@iharrup]

When I make the feature length, I'll show you!

[@darrelllee6156]

is there a part 2 ? i could see where this could be a good series.

[@iharrup]

I'm working on a feature length!

[@dirkfrey4715]

Great idea, decent execution. Realistic post-apocalypse costumes and behaviour. One thing that didn't pull off (perhaps due to the short format) was the fights. The river crossing conflict didn't make much sense to me. They could've been shot getting on the raft. Perhaps less guns and more knife-fighting would work better.

[@iharrup]

Fights are the hardest thing for amateur filmmakers to pull off; without stunt training, it's hard to make them look right. So you got me there, but that's an interesting thought: knife fights. Perhaps in the feature length version, there will be more of those... Thanks for your comment, glad you like the other aspects of it!

[@dirkfrey4715]

Yeah... everyone in the post-apocalypse seems to run around with an arsenal of guns... my guess is people would go with knives, bows, spears etc. Bullets run out and make noise, easier to be located. Another thing though.... the slave-girls with the chains. Personally I reckon the chains should be more of a hindrance. Like chain to each other, or tie the neck to the hands or something like that. Just a thought.

[@iharrup]

In cases like that I go with style over realism; it's hard to guess how people will actually live in that kind of environment, so a few things are up to creativity. In this, chains on necks are like a slave brand of sorts, though it could be simpler to just brand them haha