Virus
A surreal short film exploring power, survival and the ruthless hierarchies of our society.
Credits
Written by: Rosa Julian & Rancho Zhu
Directed by: Rancho Zhu
Produced by: Pangeboi
Cinematography: Zaw Tun Lu
Edited by: Rosa Julian
Music: Vladimir Anisimoff
Featuring: Paul Mansell, Roman Weishaupt, Joanna Lusua & Melina Francesca
Created in collaboration with the filmmakers of the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham.
Official Selections include Cinemagic International Film Festival, Belfast; New Genesis Film Festival, Brighton; Starling Film Festival, Brighton; World London Film Festival; London Global Film Awards; Collective Film Festival London; and Lift-Off Global Network Sessions.
Awards include Best Director and Best Cinematography at London Film Club, and Best Young Director at Absurd Film Festival.
Upcoming screenings: New Genesis Film Festival, Brighton, 24 September and 1 October 2026; Cinemagic International Film Festival, Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast, 25 October 2026.
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