Overview

• 'Didn't Die,' directed by Meera Menon, premiered in Sundance's Midnight section, blending zombie apocalypse themes with a focus on grief, family, and resilience.
• The film was inspired by Menon's experience directing 'The Walking Dead' and the collective trauma of the COVID pandemic, emphasizing humanity over action.
• Key scenes were filmed at Menon and her husband Paul Gleason's Altadena home, which was later destroyed in the Eaton Fire, adding a poignant layer to the movie's narrative.
• The filmmakers, including producer Erica Fishman, lost their homes in the fire but found solace in the film, which now serves as a memory of their lost home and community.
• The project was a collaborative effort, with the cast contributing to the story's development, and it features Menon and Gleason's own infant daughter in a key role.