Mike Bazanele's Spark of Life

Asa Downing stars as himself in this darkly comedic horror short which chronicles the rise of an alcoholic energy drink so intense that it can turn people into zombies. Asa can't seem to catch a break. After losing his prized puppet in an encounter with a 'shirtless, bleeding guy' in Eugene's sketchy downtown strip, Asa returns home to find that all is not well. Scared, alone and increasingly desperate, will Asa sacrifice that which is dearest to him to stay alive? Featuring a fresh young cast of non-actors and a killer soundtrack by Eugene locals The Arithmetic Danger Club, Ondamos and J, this epic of sex, drugs and rock and roll is no-budget film making in its purest form.