The Apprentice_
Wayne, an awkward loner, has just started working the graveyard shift as an apprentice mortician. When his merciless supervisor leaves him alone and in charge for the night, Wayne decides to make the most of it. Starring Anton Yelchin, this controversial short film was cut from the theatrical release of "Movie 43" for pushing the boundaries too far.
Director
Damon Escott
Starring
Anton Yelchin, Maria Volk, Shane Jacobson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Apprentice was released 12 years ago in 2014.
The Apprentice is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 7m.
CAST (11)
Anton Yelchin
Wayne
Maria Volk
Girl
Shane Jacobson
Bob
Stephen Kearney
Father
LL
Lou Lou Kearney
Mother
Christopher Kirby
Cop 1
Colin Lane
Cop 2
Simon Mallory
Medic 1
RT
Ray Tiernan
Medic 2
TM
Tristan Maklai
News Camera Operator
NJ
Nicole Joy Tan
Reporter
CREW
Director
Writer
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
7 min (0h 7m)
Language
English
Rating
8.0/10 (6 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Apprentice about?
Wayne, an awkward loner, has just started working the graveyard shift as an apprentice mortician. When his merciless supervisor leaves him alone and in charge for the night, Wayne decides to make the most of it. Starring Anton Yelchin, this controversial short film was cut from the theatrical release of "Movie 43" for pushing the boundaries too far.
How long is The Apprentice?
The Apprentice has a runtime of 7 minutes (0h 7m).
Who directed The Apprentice?
The Apprentice was directed by Damon Escott.
Who stars in The Apprentice?
The cast of The Apprentice includes Anton Yelchin, Maria Volk, Shane Jacobson, Stephen Kearney, Lou Lou Kearney.
What is the rating of The Apprentice?
The Apprentice has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (1)
short film