In the short film The Black Ghiandola, Jade Pettyjohn stars as Bri Alonso, a resilient young girl navigating a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. When a teenage boy risks everything to save the girl he loves after she's infected, Bri becomes the emotional heart of a haunting and heroic journey through devastation and hope. Created as part of the Make-A-Film Foundation and directed by a team of industry legends—including Catherine Hardwicke, Sam Raimi and David Lynch as well as starring talents like Johnny Depp, Laura Dern and J.K. Simmons—the project shines with powerful performances and a heartfelt backstory. Jade Pettyjohn delivers a moving portrayal of strength, vulnerability, and humanity in the face of unimaginable loss.
Role: Bri Alonso
Directed By: Sam Raimi, Catherine Hardwicke, Theodore Melfi
Produced By: Bettina Fisher, Adele Jones, Tamika Lamison