BIRDS

 “Are you nearly coming home?”

Lee’s got a secret, one her daughter Woody is getting SICK of keeping. Contrary to her youngest daughter Ray’s beliefs, Lee isn’t leading the glamorous jet-setting life of an air hostess, she’s in prison and won’t be back for a long time. When Ray qualifies for a prestigious national gymnastics competition, Lee’s DESPERATE to get her the expensive leotard she needs to compete. But with limited means and her volatile new cell-mate Maya to contend with, Lee’s pushed to the BRINK. 

Can she find a way to make Ray’s dreams possible while concealing the truth from her at all costs? Or is time running out for Lee's lie?

Birds is a fast-paced, tender love story about mums, daughters and daring to dream.

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Official selection for HollyShorts Film Festival, This is England Short Film Festival, Women Over 50 Film Festival, EFN Festival, Heart of Gold, North East International Film in 2022 and British Shorts Berlin, Kingston International Film Festival, Poppy Jasper Film Festival, Women X Film Festival, Aesthetica Film Festival (Guest Programme) and Sunderland Shorts Film Festival in 2023.

Student Royal Television Society Award (Postgraduate Drama Category) – NOMINEE

Learning on Screen Award (Postgraduate Drama Category) – WINNER

Directed by Tyro Heath.