PATHOGEN

Friday, 26 February 8:45pm
Saturday, 27 February 9:40pm

Special introduction by the director via Skype!!
Do you know what happens when you drink the water?

dir. Emily Hagins
2006, digital, color

An infection which appears to be caused by a bacteria in the water turns out to be more. A fourteen-year-old student, Dannie, feels the real cause is linked to her recurring dreams. When the infection reaches an epidemic level, it becomes clear that this infection not only kills, but restores the body to a minimally functioning state where the infected become the "living-dead".

This unique twist on the classic zombie theme, centers around the highly-intuitive Dannie Jacobs and a group of four other middle school students who try to save their friends, their town and themselves in spite of the odds against them. While they are desperately trying to find an answer before it's too late, they meet researcher Sue who may hold the key to the infection and Dannie's dreams.
(courtesy Megan Hagins)