MPI 2025 Annual Report

One Second After Completes Principal Photography A Story of Resilience, Freedom, and Survival M PI Original Films completed principal photography on One Second After , a gripping survival drama filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, and adapted from the New York Times best-selling novel by William R. Forstchen.

Lead Josh Holloway shoots a tense scene opposite actor Steven Ogg ( The Walking Dead ).

One Second After is more than a film—it’s a wake-up call. People need to see it and start thinking seriously about how fragile our modern world has become. Preparing communities to civilly cooperate and work together to survive isn’t just important; it’s essential for the future of our nation and our children. And I can’t think of another production company better equipped than MPI to tell this story. —DAVID GORE, MPI DONOR

The adapted screenplay was co-written by acclaimed writer, producer, and director J. Michael Straczynski ( Sense8 , Jeremiah , Babylon 5 ) and MPI’s Nicole Roewe ( Motherland ), and directed by award-winning stunt coordinator and director Scott Rogers. With over three decades of experience, Rogers brought a dynamic visual style and a strong command of action storytelling, having led second-unit direction and stunt coordination on major productions including Tron: Ares , John Wick: Chapter 4 , and The Bourne Ultimatum . Industry buzz around One Second After began as soon as casting news broke, prompting coverage in Variety , The Hollywood Reporter , and Deadline and signaling strong interest in the project. The film features an acclaimed cast led by Josh Holloway ( Yellowstone , Lost ) and Hannah John-Kamen ( Thunderbolts *), with Famke Janssen ( X-Men ) and Academy Award-nominated Mary McDonnell ( Dances with Wolves ).

One Second After is the largest and most logistically complex production MPI has undertaken. Its scope—sweeping in breadth yet grounded in purpose—marks a significant step forward in MPI’s mission to tell meaningful, high- impact stories. The project was made possible through the vision and generosity of several dedicated MPI supporters, whose investments testify to a deep belief in MPI and in the importance of the film’s message. MPI developed One Second After over more than five years, managing every stage of the creative and production process—from acquiring the rights and commissioning the screenplay to raising the full production budget. Our team led every major creative and business decision, dedicating thousands of hours to negotiating contracts, casting, scheduling, and budgeting to bring this ambitious story to life.

Set in a small North Carolina town, the story follows a former military officer who must protect his family and community after a devastating electromagnetic pulse attack wipes out all modern electronic technology. The catastrophe plunges the world into chaos, exposing both the fragility of modern civilization and the resilience of the human spirit. One Second After confronts the hard realities triggered by a nationwide loss of all power and electronic devices. It examines themes of national security, individual responsibility, self-governance, the right to self-defense, property rights, and the discipline required to preserve civil order. As society unravels, the film captures the struggle for survival amid rationed food, limited medical care, and the stark choice between mob rule and the rule of law.