Zombies

Zombies

Year: 2019

Runtime: 15 mins

Language: Lingala

Music

This film explores a journey through a surreal and dystopian Kinshasa, blending elements of Congolese culture with futuristic nightclub scenes and a modern western aesthetic reminiscent of Takeshi Kitano. It portrays a vibrant mix of urban life, from bustling hair salons and parades, to a dictator’s grandiose vision, set against a backdrop of hope and despair.

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1

UFO lands in Seabrook

On the night before the big game, a UFO descends over Seabrook and triggers mass panic as residents flee in all directions. The alien leaders A-Lan, A-Li and A-Spen teleport down and begin their search for an interstellar map to Utopia hidden in Seabrook's most precious thing.

Night before the game Seabrook
2

Aliens disguise as contestants at the Cheer Off

To conceal their true mission, the aliens claim they are here to compete in the National Cheer Off. They begin settling into Seabrook and mingling with the town while the locals remain unaware of their real purpose.

Same night Seabrook
3

Zed gains a chance with Mountain College

A-Spen discovers a loophole that could land Zed an athletic and academic scholarship to Mountain College by boosting his grades. This revelation gives Zed a possible path to his dream school while testing how far he will go to help the aliens.

Late night Seabrook
4

Willa, Wyatt and Wynter distrust the aliens

Willa, Wyatt and Wynter are openly wary of the newcomers and suspect they are here to steal Seabrook’s treasures. The suspicion spreads as the aliens operate in town, fueling paranoia among the werewolves and humans alike.

Night Seabrook
5

Luma lens interrogation and Eliza helps Zed

The aliens interrogate the werewolves and scan minds with their Luma Lenses. Eliza, who is interning at Z-Corp, helps Zed with his scholarship by navigating the records and prep needed for his acceptance.

During interrogation Seabrook / Z-Corp
6

Moonstone discovery and dangers

The aliens outrun Zed’s athletic and academic marks, and Zed uses his knowledge of Seabrook to help them locate the moonstone. They scan for coordinates but realize the moonstone is lethal to the aliens themselves.

Pre- or during moonstone scanning Seabrook
7

A-Spen confesses love for Zed

During a tense moment, A-Spen reveals to Addison that they are in love with Zed. Addison processes the revelation, weighing her feelings and the aliens' looming plan.

Cheer practice / tense moment Seabrook
8

Cheer practice threat and Mothership move

At cheer practice the aliens threaten the team and then retreat to their Mothership beyond town. Addison is accidentally beamed aboard during the chaos, complicating her loyalties.

During practice Cheer Pavilion / Mothership
9

Angie the scout revealed

The trio reviews Scout logs and realizes that Addison's maternal grandmother Angie is the scout guiding their mission. This revelation confirms a personal connection between Angie and Seabrook's hidden map.

After reviewing logs Mothership / logs
10

Zed's interview and Addison's power

Zed nervously prepares for his Mountain College interview, but Addison's alien powers trigger a zombie-like episode that causes his interviewer to walk out. Ms. Crabtree, his interviewer, leaves in confusion, heightening the pressure on Zed and Addison.

Interview day Mountain College / Seabrook
11

Seabrook Cup and DNA coordinates

The aliens suspect the Seabrook Cup is their map, crafted with materials from their home world. Addison realizes the map might be encoded in her DNA, linking her family to Utopia and escalating the stakes of the trophy.

During Cup discussions Seabrook
12

Werewolves alert Z-Patrol; Zed acts

The werewolves discover the aliens' mission and alert Z-Patrol. Zed, newly admitted to Mountain College, vows to stop the aliens from competing in the Cheer Off and risking Seabrook.

Lead-up to Cheer Off Seabrook
13

Cheer Off outcome and Addison’s role

The extraterrestrial team is disqualified, leaving Addison as the only likely source to reach Utopia. The Seabrook Mighty Shrimp win the competition, and the town begins to reassess the aliens' presence in Seabrook.

Cheer Off day Cheer Pavilion
14

Confrontation and reveal

The werewolves crash the pavilion and reveal the aliens' plans. Addison then reveals her alien heritage, and Zed shares his Mountain College news, confirming that Addison's DNA contains the map coordinates.

Right after Cheer Off Cheer Pavilion
15

Departure attempt and final kiss

On the day the aliens and Addison are set to leave, the ship is damaged. Zed risks his life by channeling energy from the moonstone, and Addison and Zed share a final kiss as the ship disappears into hyperspace.

Departure day Seabrook / Mothership

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