Danny is an ostrich living in Glasgow with his roommate, a monkey named Nelson. After a failed suicide attempt over the break up with his girlfriend, Danny seeks counselling to help him recover from his ordeal and get his life back on track. After meeting Lizzie during a pub quiz, friendship quickly turns into romance but when Danny’s former lover reaches out to him again, he finds his new relationship under threat. With his life at a crossroads, Danny reaches out to his psychiatrist for advice that would eventually help him decide whether to open past wounds or plan a new future with Lizzie.
Festival Appearances
| Date | Festival | Country | Awards & Nominations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2020 | Top Indie Film Awards | Japan | Best Short (Won), Best Humour (Won), Best Editor (Won), Best Sound (Won) Best Director (Nom), Best Actor (Nom), Best Actress (Nom), Best Cinematography (Nom) Best Writing (Nom), Best Music (Nom), Best Original Idea (Nom) |
| 25/06/2020 | 11th Underground Cinema Short Film Awards | Ireland | To be declared in Novemeber |
| 06/07/2020 | Alternative Film Festival | Canada | Best Long Short Film (Won) |
| 09/07/2020 | Swindon Independent Film Fest | England | Best Comedy (Nom) |
| 11/07/2020 | Lit Laughs International Comedy Film Festival | England | |
| 18/07/2020 | Trí Rivers Film Festival | Northern Ireland | |
| 16/09/2020 | Wales International Film Festival | Wales | TBA |