The new single and video, “What A World (We Live In),” provide a preview of “Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical” that is slated for release in 2026.
t’s unsettling how many of us now shuffle through life like zombies – heads down, eyes glued to glowing screens, disconnected from the world around us. This numbed-out gaze has become an epidemic, robbing people across generations of life’s vibrancy, color, and fleeting moments of joy. That haunting reality is depicted in the new single and music video, “What A World (We Live In),” released as a preview of “Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical,” the groundbreaking feature film coming next year from Belton Mouras Entertainment.
From the imagination of Belton Mouras, Jr., who wrote, directed, and performs in the elaborately choreographed video with 25 dancers, “What A World (We Live In)” serves as the powerful opening scene of the movie. It invites the audience to step into the cinematic universe of a character named Fingers. The film grows out of the hit “Fingers: The World’s First Vegan Zombie,” a short film with a breakout music video, “Step Step Step,” that have generated more than 2.5 million YouTube views. Inspired by that momentum and by the timeliness of the film’s message, Mouras, Jr. brings the opening scene forward now as a standalone single and video.
“The message is simple but urgent: we all have a choice. We can live fully alive—aware, connected, and joyful—or slip into a zombie-like state of distraction. ‘What A World (We Live In)’ is both a celebration and a wake-up call. The song reflects the surreal, sometimes fun, but often chaotic place we find ourselves in today, where so many ways of life collide at once. The lyrics carry a dual message. On one hand, they celebrate life’s simple joys—holding hands, skateboarding, sharing ice cream, and being present to life’s wonders. On the other, they warn of how much we miss when buried in our screens, blind to the world unfolding around us. I feel this song/dance provides some profound messages that are timely right now and, of course, this song does lead the way as the first number of what I feel will be a fun, lively, and memorable feature musical film,” said Mouras, Jr. who shot the “What A World (We Live In)” scene on location in one of Sacramento’s suburb town centers.
Mouras, Jr. stars as Dr. Walt in the video, who later transforms into Fingers. He is joined by singer Maya Maniar who plays Jenny. The choreography paints striking contrasts: dancers radiate joy and playfulness on one side while others move mechanically, robotic and expressionless, avoiding eye contact with the world around them.
“I wanted to capture the crazy world we live in, where a strange zombie–human duality exists. People are becoming more zombie-like in their screen-obsessed lives while at the same time, zombies in the story are recovering and becoming more human. In the middle bridge of the song, I created a major musical and lyrical shift—dreamlike one-line messages that question whether we are awake, dreaming, or somewhere in between. Overhead drone imagery was added to heighten the sequence’s ethereal mood, enveloping the scene in a magical, dreamlike ambiance that reflects the music’s flow,” Mouras, Jr. explains.
Though it stands alone as a single, “What A World (We Live In)” lays the foundation for “Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical.”
“The scene begins in an everyday setting—two medical professional colleagues stepping out for a coffee break—but quickly transforms into a split reality. From Jenny’s point of view, the world is bursting with joy, music, and connection. From Dr. Walt’s perspective, it’s a sea of people locked on their screens, shuffling past each other without awareness. The choreography makes these contrasts vivid: one group of dancers radiates playful energy, while the other moves stiffly in repetitive patterns. The bridge expands into a sweeping vision—bodies flowing together in synchronized waves as the song’s one-liners pose deeper philosophical questions about our existence: ‘Are we awake, or merely sleepwalking through life? Are we truly living, or just clicking?’” poses Mouras, Jr.
As the music builds, the two groups collide and merge into a unified finale.
With production resuming early next year, Mouras, Jr. anticipates adding surprise celebrity cameos and aims to bring the feature film to theaters by Halloween 2026.
“If zombies can rediscover harmony—and even learn to enjoy vegetables—maybe we can too, by putting down our screens and embracing real connection. In times like these, it feels more important than ever to return to awareness, civility, and unity,” concludes Mouras, Jr.
Watch “What A World (We Live In)” here: https://youtu.be/SHWaNonj5E0.
Stay tuned for more information about “Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical” at https://beltonmourasentertainment.com.
ABOUT BELTON MOURAS ENTERTAINMENT:
Belton Mouras Entertainment (BME) is dedicated to passionate storytelling through music, film, and art. Founded by screenwriter, director, composer, and painter Belton Mouras, Jr., the Sacramento, California-based company has produced acclaimed short films such as “Fingers: The World’s First Vegan Zombie” and “Mickey’s Tree.” BME’s projects blend humor, heart, and social commentary, with accompanying soundtracks and singles that have charted and reached audiences worldwide. For more information, please visit https://beltonmourasentertainment.com.
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