The director of all six Sharknado movies has a new film, and it’s a Dave the Diver live-action short
Anthony C. Ferrante, director of all six Sharknado films and the upcoming prequel Sharknado Origins, is branching into new creative territory with an official live-action short film adaptation of Dave the Diver: In the Jungle. The project is a collaboration between Ferrante and Mintrocket, the studio behind the popular indie game Dave the Diver.
The short film runs approximately 10 minutes and embraces a playful, tongue-in-cheek tone that Ferrante has become known for through his Sharknado work. Despite his background in shark-centric disaster entertainment, this adaptation ventures into jungle-based settings and action sequences. The creative partnership showcases how indie game properties are increasingly attracting mainstream filmmakers for live-action adaptations.
This collaboration represents an interesting cross-pollination between B-movie filmmaking and indie game culture. Ferrante brings his established expertise in creating intentionally over-the-top action films to the Dave the Diver universe, while Mintrocket gains exposure through a high-profile adaptation of its well-received game. The project exemplifies the broader trend of game studios exploring multimedia expansions to strengthen their franchises and reach audiences beyond traditional gaming platforms.