• Vietnamese man in personal protective equipment tests a red and black rooster for bird flu
  • Two doctors in full personal protective equipment in hospital in Perth Australia with patient

Production Details

Director & Writer: Stefan Moore
DOP: John Whitteron
Editor: Meredith Watson Jeffrey
Producer: Andrew Ogilvie

Documentary 1 x 56 minutes
An Electric Pictures Production 2005

The race to combat a deadly threat to humanity – the avian flu virus H5N1

In 1997 the bird fly virus spread like wildfire through the chicken coops of Hong Kong. Then to the shock of scientists it spread to humans. It has now killed over 60 people in SE Asia and many scientists fear it could spark the next global pandemic. Superflu: Race Against a Killer follows an international team of virus hunters who first identified the deadly microbe H5N1 and are now attempting to get it under control. If they fail, we look at what would happen in the worst-case scenario where many millions die, hospitals are overwhelmed and society as we know it comes to a standstill.

Distributed to over 20 countries worldwide by National Geographic International.

Awards & Festivals

  • Outstanding Achievement Award Editing, Western Australian Screen Awards 2006
  • Bronze Chris Award, Columbus International Film & Video Festival 2006
  • Vietnamese man in personal protective equipment tests a red and black rooster for bird flu
  • Two doctors in full personal protective equipment in hospital in Perth Australia with patient

Production Details

Director & Writer: Stefan Moore
DOP: John Whitteron
Editor: Meredith Watson Jeffrey
Producer: Andrew Ogilvie

Documentary 1 x 56 minutes
An Electric Pictures Production 2005

The race to combat a deadly threat to humanity – the avian flu virus H5N1

In 1997 the bird fly virus spread like wildfire through the chicken coops of Hong Kong. Then to the shock of scientists it spread to humans. It has now killed over 60 people in SE Asia and many scientists fear it could spark the next global pandemic. Superflu: Race Against a Killer follows an international team of virus hunters who first identified the deadly microbe H5N1 and are now attempting to get it under control. If they fail, we look at what would happen in the worst-case scenario where many millions die, hospitals are overwhelmed and society as we know it comes to a standstill.

Distributed to over 20 countries worldwide by National Geographic International.

Awards & Festivals

  • Outstanding Achievement Award Editing, Western Australian Screen Awards 2006
  • Bronze Chris Award, Columbus International Film & Video Festival 2006