Following the death of his father, Gabriël and his mother live a secluded life in the countryside. After Gabriël finds a dead dove in the garden, something strange and miraculous begins to occur, offering new perspectives to him and his mother.

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Bird Boy is a story that explores themes of escapism and healing. It's about loss and recovery, about breaking free from destructive cycles, and about the intricate bond between parent and child.

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FESTIVALS

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​Cannes Indie Shorts Awards - Cannes, France - 2025

New York Indie Shorts Awards - New York, USA - 2025

Miraban UK Film Awards - London, UK - 2025

 Belgrade International Film Festival  - Belgrade, Serbia - 2025

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AWARDS

​Cannes Indie Shorts Awards - Best Cinematography - 2025

​Cannes Indie Shorts Awards - Best Original Score - 2025

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DIRECTED BY

WRITTEN BY

CINEMATOGRAPHY

PRODUCER

EDITOR​

COMPOSER

PRODUCTION DESIGN

​SOUND DESIGN

COLORIST

SOUND RECORDIST

GAFFER

1ST A.D.

A.D.

​1ST A.C.

 

BEST BOY​​

HAIR/MAKE-UP

ART ASSISTANT

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PRODUCTION ASSITANT

IZAK BERMAN

IZAK BERMAN

SJORS MOSMAN

DAPHNE VAN SCHAIJK

JACCO RIENKS

ROCCO HIDMA

KLAUDIA SCHENKELS

ERAN BRINKMAN

MATTHIAS STOOPMAN

ANDRÉS GARCÍA VIDAL

OTTO LIGT

IRIS DE GIT

​ALI TAJARI MOFRAD

PATRICK RIETVELT

NINO KENNIS

LEON DE HAAS​

JASLEEN KUMAR

JURRIAAN SLOB

JEROEN BRONWASSER

ROSA VAN DIJK​

ISA MENHEERE