I found out about Emily when I happened to randomly watch her first movie, a zombie flick called Pathogen, that she made when she was 12 years old. Yes, you read that right, 12 fucking years old. While not the best movie I've ever seen, it was good enough to hold my interest and unique enough for me to do some research on it when I finished watching it. I then watched a documentary about her called Zombie Girl: The Movie (yes, there's a documentary about her) and was intrigued enough to find her and ask her to take part in our 20 Questions section. Being the cool girl she is, she took time from whatever it is that 17 year filmmaking girls spend their time doing, and answered our stupid and pointless questions.

I had to google image search the JoBros to make sure I got their names right, and I'd have to say Nick.

2. You're being banished to a deserted island, where you'll spend the rest of your life alone. What three CDs, books and movies do you take with you?

Do I only get 3 items all together, or 3 total? I'm assuming it's the second one, so I'd pick one of each for variety:

Book - The Lord of the Rings (can I cheat and buy a gigantic book with all three parts?)

Movie - Little Miss Sunshine (because it's a virtually perfect movie, if not perfect. And it makes me happy.)

CD - Stubbs the Zombie Soundtrack (it has most variety in artists of the CDs I own because it's a mix of old and new music, and I like 99% of the songs on it.)

3. Who's your biggest influence as a film maker?

Right now, I'd have to say Danny Boyle. I have several influences, but some affect me more than others at different times. I saw Danny Boyle last year at Austin Film Festival, and was even able to sit in on an interview with him. He's incredibly articulate, knows what he wants, what kinds of stories he's telling, and loves making movies. That's the kind of filmmaker I want to be.

4. Who's the dreamiest star in music, tv, or movies?

Hmm...I'd say Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner, and Jesse Eisenberg. That's three, sorry :P

5. Do you believe in God?

I don't doubt God's existence, but I'm not devoted to a religion.

6. What's the worst injury you've ever suffered? This can also include sickness and disease.

I had whooping cough in 7th grade, which is when you cough and can't inhale. The vaccine I received when I was an infant didn't work, and a lot of kids in my grade ended up getting it that year. It was misdiagnosed when I had to go to the emergency room, and I had a few ineffective medications over a span of a couple days. Since a lot of kids were saying they had whooping cough, my Science teacher didn't believe that I had it and would not let me make up the work I missed for a week.

7. Because you're so darn awesome you've been given a two week vacation to anywhere in the world. Where do you go?

New Zealand or Sweden. I've never been outside the country, and I'd really love to travel almost anywhere. New Zealand seems incredible from what I've heard from friends and seen in movies, and I did a project on Sweden in 9th grade that made it seem like a really neat place to visit.

8. Would you punch a random little kid in the face for $100? And when I say punch, I mean as hard as you can.

This question made me LOL. But I know I wouldn't. Would a little kid punch me in the face for $100? Probably. That's the equivalent of a gazillion dollars to a five-year-old.

9. Are you going to be a film maker for the rest of your life?

Yes. I love making movies, even the challenges that go along with the successes. I definitely plan to make as many movies as I can, and learn from all my experiences.

10. You wake up one night and your house is on fire and you only have time to save one thing. What would it be?

I'm assuming my parents already made it out, right? Then it would most definitely be my dog. Even though I love the stuff in my room and my movie collection, it's all replaceable.

If you're looking for a non-living thing answer, I'd say the hand-made director's chair that my friend built for me when we were 13-years-old.

11. Do boys like you more when they find out that you make horror movies, or does it just make you weirder in their eyes?

Heh, do you mean "like-like me"? I think that's what they called it on Hey Arnold! I'm pretty geeky, so I don't know if they feel that way.

12. If you were forced to at gunpoint, would you rather eat a kitten or a puppy?

I guess the kitten? I'm allergic to cats, and I love dogs. It's still not an easy choice though. Man, this question makes me want to be a vegetarian again.

13. Would you rather go through life missing both your thumbs or both your feet?

That's tough! I guess my thumbs so I'd still be able to walk. Hopefully I would be able to learn how to eat and write with my other fingers while I'd be waiting for scientists to create attachable robotic thumbs.

14. Are fast zombies cool or should zombies be a slow, unending menace?

Personally I'd choose the slow zombies. It makes more sense for the dead to be fumbling and not as quick as the living. However, if the fast zombies are done right (like 28 Days Later or Zombieland) I don't mind them so much. Just as long as they're not running around like they're Olympic athletes.

15. Why are vampires so damn gay nowadays?

Actually, I think some of the ideas behind the Twilight/not as menacing vampires adds something interesting that you can't quite do with zombies, mummies, or some of the other monsters. If well done, I think vampires can be both endearing and scary, such as in Let the Right One In.

16. Could you beat Miranda Cosgrove in a fight?

I had to look her up, haha. I haven't seen her in anything since School of Rock! What kind of fight? A word fight over something movie-related? I might have a shot. A fight with kicking/punching? Don't bet any money on me...

17. What's your first tattoo going to be? You work in horror movies; you're eventually going to get one.

I'm pretty scared of needles, so I don't think I'll end up getting one. But in theory, I guess I'd get something simple and non-distracting. Like a potato.

18. If you could mentally will someone to spontaneously combust, who would it be?

Honestly, I can't think of anyone in particular. My boring answer would have to be some jerk that deserves it.

19. Do you have any stalkers yet?

There have been a few questionable things that could be interpreted that way, but nothing significant. All I can say is generally I don't accept Facebook friend requests from names I don't recognize.

20. Would you knowingly and willingly lie in court to help a friend?

I am probably one of the worst liars in the world, so if I did I think it would do my friend more harm than good. Hopefully they didn't do anything that would make them guilty in court and/or require someone to lie for them. I'd just try to help in any way I could.