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 | |
| 06/09/2020 | Scottish Short Film Festival | Scotland | Best Script (Won) |
| 12/09/2020 | Portobello Film Festival | England | Best Comedy (Nom) |
| 16/09/2020 | Wales International Film Festival | Wales | Jury's Special Prize: Short Comedy (Won) Best Short Comedy (Nom) |
| 09/10/2020 | Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival | Dublin | Best Comedy (Nom) |
| 21/10/2020 | Portland Comedy Film Festival | USA | |
| 22/10/2020 | Screaming Ostrich International Film Festival | USA | |
| 16/12/2020 | US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards | USA | Best Actress (Won), Best Actor (Nom), Best Foreign Film (Nom) |
| 08/01/2021 | Night of Comedy Shorts | Italy | TBA |
| 05/03/2021 | Twin Tiers International Film Festival | USA | Best Comedy Short (Nom) |
| 15/05/2021 | Kalakari Film Festival | India | TBA |