A scientist at a remote facility questions the nature of a bird flu vaccine his team is studying when a colleague unexpectedly contracts the virus under suspicious circumstances. Soon, he discovers his worst nightmares are about to become reality - his life, and perhaps the lives of millions, are hanging by a thread.

Hunting for the truth, he spirals into a grim conspiracy and is forced to question everything he once took for granted. Including his own sanity.

A mystery-filled game of cat-and-mouse where the difference between right and wrong becomes lost in the search for justice, "Burst Theory" is a taut psychological suspense thriller of true terror - because the danger is all too real.

Joseph Scott Anthony
"Phillip"

Lisa Mueller
"Melody"

Ralph Lister
"Donovan"

David Gries
"Thomas"

Mark Boyd
"Culverton"

Dustin Wilfert
"Chad"

Sherryl Despres
"Jessica"

Jeff Goodrich
"Benjamin"

In three years, Joe has accumulated over forty film credits, the majority in a leading or starring role. He is an actor capable of carrying a production. With a range from the comedic to dramatic, action to subtle drama, Joe brings a dynamic presence made for the screen. Enthralling audiences with his passion and nuance, he was recently nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor' at the Detroit Independent Film Festival for his role in the short film 'Clean Break' (presently in feature film development). Two features with Joe as a lead have been sold into distribution: 'Zombie Apocalypse Redemption' (Fred 'The Hammer' Williamson), and 'Future Blast: City of Mass Destruction.' In January he finished filming the family film 'A Dog for Christmas' (Dean Cain) due out 2013. Joe has been sought out by writer/directors who have created specific roles and films around his particular talent. Recent reviews 'Joseph Scott Anthony is outrageously funny,' MLive.com, 'Joseph Scott Anthony delivered the evening's most articulate and dramatic performance,' MLive.com.

Joseph Scott Anthony - "Phillip"

Lisa has been on the fast track of Michigan Independent Films having completed numerous short and feature length movies in only a couple of years. Some of her recent films include 'Clean Break' by award winning director Ryan Lieske, 'The Paper Man' by award winning director Michael Clark, and 'Low End' by the award winning directing duo Scott Baisden and Todd Lewis. She has also been a returning guest star with the local Detroit cable TV production 'Lee Martin's Midnight Hour.' Recently nominated as 'Best Supporting Actress' at the 2012 Uptown Film Festival for her role in 'Down To Sleep,' it seems that her career is hitting its stride as offers continue to come in. Her name is also tied to numerous feature and short film festival winners, some of which include 2011 DWIFF 48hour Film Festival winner - Best Film, 2012 Thriller Chiller - Best Thrill Award, and the 2010 and 2012 Thriller Chiller - Best Michigan Film winner.

Lisa Mueller - "Melody"

Ralph brings over forty years of acting experience to the table. He traveled the world for fifteen years performing in main-stage theater in cities such as London, Madrid, Hong Kong, and Edinburgh. Ralph has since gained dual citizenship and spent his remaining time as an on-camera actor. His major motion picture credits include 'Mr. Woodcock' (Billy Bob Thornton), 'Jewel of the Sahara' (Gerard Butler), and 'A Lot Like Love' (Ashton Kutcher). He also has become busy with Michigan-based Hollywood productions, such as 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' (James Franco), 'Setup' (Bruce Willis), and 'Alleged' (Brian Dennehy). His TV credits include appearing as a Series Regular on 'Beverlywood.' He is also a Series Regular in the blockbuster anime hit 'Hellsing.' Ralph was awarded the 2010 Grand Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, and most recently was nominated as a 2012 Audie Award Finalist for narrating the audiobook 'The Flint Heart.'

Ralph Lister - "Donovan"

Born and raised in Western Michigan, David was drawn to acting at an early age. He had an extreme love for performing however, as a young boy, stage fright usually got the best of him. Growing up, he was never one who wanted the spotlight. Choosing to play by himself rather than make a grand procession for the world to see. He was a quiet reflective child who spent his time creating his own little world where he could manipulate stories and characters in his mind. By the time he was a junior in High School the only credit he had to his resume was portraying the Christmas Star in a church play. David knew that if was to make his dreams a reality he would have to take the plunge; and that meant getting himself up on stage. After an agonizing for two weeks over auditioning for the fall show at his school he got up, performed his monologue and was offered a lead role in 'Cheaper by the Dozen'. Since then, he has never looked back. He has been in many stage shows, as well as, film and has done some modeling too. The ability to light up a stage or screen suits him to a tee- and that's a suit he is more than willing to wear.

David Gries - "Thomas"

Originally from Oklahoma, began his professional career as a comedian, in 1986. He performed for many years in comedy clubs around the country, as well as a few television appearances, before he began focusing more on acting and voice talent. Now living in Michigan, Boyd has performed in many plays, as well as hundreds of commercials, industrial videos, short and feature length movies, appearing both on camera, and as a voice actor. In his most notable role, Boyd was cast at the next door neighbor in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, 'Whip It.' While his passion is acting on camera and as voice talent, Boyd still enjoys performing stand up comedy from time to time, and loves spending time with his two beautiful children.

Mark Boyd - "Culverton"

Dustin is a film/stage actor with over twenty-six films completed in under four years, two Irene Ryan nominations for his stage work, and a full lineup of films for the first half of 2012. His approach to character development, which creates a presence on screen not easy to forget, is showing audiences that he is making more than his fair share of ripples in the Michigan Film Industry. Dustin recently appeared as the lead in 'Springfield and Summer Sausage' which was nominated for the 2012 Uptown Film Festival - Best Student Film. He also won a 'Best Actor Award' for his lead role in 'Non-Photo Blue.' Showing dramatic character ranges with his roles in recent films like 'I of the Phoenix,' 'Health Inspection,' and 'Negative Space,' he has become an actor of choice in the Michigan Film Industry.

Dustin Wilfert - "Chad"

With the chops and experience of a seasoned character actress, Sherryl's career spans stage, TV commercials, modeling and film. With the looks of a leading lady, Sherryl would prefer to play the Wicked Witch. Among her accolades she won the Grand Award for Best Supporting Actress in a stage production of 'Lost in Younkers.' She has appeared in over twenty films, and her contributions and talent have helped them win numerous awards such as, 2010 Thriller Chiller - Director's Choice Award for short film 'Clean Break,' and the 2010 Thriller Chiller - Best Michigan Film winner 'Future Blast: City of Mass Destruction.' With dozens of TV commercials and industrial films under her belt she brings tremendous experience in front of the camera. Sherryl also has done voice work in animation and co-starred in the TV pilot 'Babytown.'

Sherryl Despres - "Jessica"

Jeffrey has more than thirty years in radio, theater and film, appearing onstage and on air from Kentucky to California to Michigan to Texas. Jeffrey started out in film with the short 'Giovanna' in 1981, was seen in 'Shattered Faith' with Joe Estevez, played the young gunslinger in the short music film 'Powder Finger,' and recently was the lead in the feature film 'Break Glass in Case of...' Jeffrey has been a supporting actor, as well as a lead in several films like 'All for Audrey,''Ashes to Ashes,' and 'I Meant to Give You This Letter,' which won first place in the East Lansing film festival. He has a range from a gentle soul to a cold blooded killer, and can be counted on to deliver dramatic or comedic performances with panache and ease. While developing his film career Jeffrey does voice work in national, regional and local radio commercials.

Jeff Goodrich - "Benjamin"

Zac Page
Writer | Director | Producer

Joseph Scott Anthony
Producer

Lisa Mueller
Producer

Kathryn J. McDermott
Supervising Producer

Liz Merriman
Unit Production Manager

Chris Kotcher
Line Producer

Craig Harmer
Director of Photography

Mark C. Davis Jr
Production Designer

Greg Kort
Assistant Director

Filmmaker Zac Page has a distinctive voice and progressive vision that has been expressed in more than fifteen short films, acquiring numerous awards. Page has been screenwriting and offering script consultation for over a decade, and his scripts have garnered international attention. Page currently resides in Grand Rapids, MI and has been an active member of the WMFVA Screenwriter's Group for over six years. After achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Grand Valley State University, Page immediately began development on multiple feature films. Page's most recent film Burst Theory marks his feature film directorial debut. The film is in post-production with an anticipated release of Summer 2013. Currently, he has two other features in development with finished scripts and is co-writing a feature adaptation of the short film Melon Head, which he wrote for Director Andy Fortenbacher as an MFA Columbia University Project that was shot summer 2012.

Zac Page - Writer | Director | Producer

Joe has recently found a presence in the distribution market with one film in stores as of fall of 2011, and another releasing in spring of 2012. After leading his publishing company to seventeen straight years of growth, he is transitioning his business acumen and fund raising talent to film. Recently securing funds for 'Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption' with horror icon Fred Williamson, and landing distribution for the Michigan created feature film 'Future Blast, City of Mass Destruction,' his Producer credits continue to grow. With talent and integrity coupled with a tenacious dedication to rise to any occasion, he has proven to deliver time and again.

Joseph Scott Anthony - Producer

Lisa is joining the filmmaking team with her constant attention to detail for the Co-Producer role. Her level of focus was sharpened as she spent eleven years as a Project Manager after obtaining her Mechanical Engineering degree. Handling budgets in that career in excess of fifteen million dollars puts her in a prime seat to transfer that experience to filmmaking, which is her first passion. Recently involved with Producing the sci-fi short 'After Visiting Hours,' a series of Public Service Announcements for the Barry County State Police, and Executive Producing the feature 'Break Glass in case of...', she has rapidly learned the ropes of creating a quality film project on time and within budget.

Lisa Mueller - Producer

From growing up in Clarkston, MI Kotcher went from shooting videos in the backyard to earning his bachelors degree in Film Production from Grand Valley State University. Over the past eight years he has produced, directed, shot, edited, acted in, and crewed on dozens of film, video, and commercial projects all over the Midwest. From shorts to features and everything in between, he continues to collaborate on larger and larger backyard projects. His last directed and produced short film 'Springfield and Summer Sausage' has been been screened, nominated, and awarded at numerous festivals around the region. As a producer, his collaborations have lead to even more acclaim at festivals across the country.

Chris Kotcher - Line Producer

Liz is a social media maven specializing in producing, production management and marketing. She has over ten years of experience in front of and behind the camera. She is a Compass College of Cinematic Arts alumni where she was top in her class, graduating with honors as Valedictorian. Since Compass she is excelling, successfully producing short films, commercials, and features. She is an active board member of the West Michigan Film and Video Alliance in charge of marketing. Her film, 'The Dream Collector', was nominated as one of Michigan's top films at the Uptown Film Festival, it has also earned an Eclipse Award for production excellence.

Liz Merriman - Unit Production Manager

Kathryn has spent the last thirty years working in various capacities of feature films spending ten years as VP of Production at Columbia Pictures. In this capacity she was responsible for overseeing the hugely successful movies 'Spiderman' 1 and 2, 'Men in Black' 1 and 2, 'Hitch', 'Something's Gotta Give', and 'Charlie's Angels' 1 and 2, as well as many others. Working with A-lists directors, producers and actors she is experienced in all aspects of feature film production. While at Columbia Kathryn was responsible for production budgets of films totaling over $250 million per year, over half of Columbia's annual production budget. In her capacity as VP, Kathryn worked very closely with producers, production managers and all department heads. Prior to her years at Columbia, Kathryn worked in various capacities such as Associate Producer and unit manager on such movies as 'My Life', 'First Knight', 'Striking Distance' and 'Last of the Mohicans' working with such stars as Nicole Kidman, Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Bruce Willis, and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Kathryn J. McDermott - Supervising Producer

Craig works as a professional motion picture and television cinematographer on projects ranging from cable TV and theatrical media spots to independent experimental cinema. Filming across the Midwest and East Coast, Craig has worked everywhere from Chicago to Detroit to Raleigh, exploring new styles and formats with each destination. Craig has also worked with director Zac Page on several previous projects, developing an intuitive understanding of his style and strengths. Craig is a longtime collaborator and passionate advocate for a meticulous, deliberate 'craft' of filmmaking.

Craig Harmer - Director of Photography

A graduate of both Los Angeles Film School and the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan, Mark has been tenaciously working as a producer and production designer in both television and feature films all across the country. Highlighted credits include his production design on the feature-film "Mimesis," art direction on his previous feature-film from this year "Beside Still Waters," and art direction/associate producing on the Food Network TV series "Ice Brigade." He is also the president of creative development for Intuition Entertainment – an exciting new production company with projects already in the works for the years to come and beyond.

Mark C. Davis Jr - Production Designer

Greg has been mesmerized by the world of film as far as he can remember. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, Greg didn't hesitate to say "the next Walt Disney". Although his aspirations to have his own theme park have subsided, his passion for telling stories through film and video hasn't. Some of Greg's work includes a 16mm short drama, a comedy TV pilot, and a ambitious viral LipDub video. Greg has also worked on some bigger budget feature films outside of school and is currently writing and producing on a feature in development. Greg is employed as a producer at Doner advertising in Southfield, MI but has plans to make films for a living as soon as possible.

Greg Kort - Assistant Director

• 3.28.13 BURST THEORY GOING TO FILM-COM 2013!
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