Drama ·Family · 2022 · 18m

The Bird of Paradise

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Director

Cast

Karis Peterson as Emma Shawn Heitman as Grandfather Jake DiRe as Brian (Emma's Father) Julie Lehrer as Melanie (Emma's Mother) Samantha Peters as Kate Nitya Kalidindi as Vivian

Crew

Aaron Butwinick — Director of Photography Davis Mawer — Editor David Painter — Writer Devon Weigers — Producer Maggie Mitchell — Production Design

Synopsis

A colorful exploration into a lost girl's journey to self-acceptance as she learns to find her wings.

Mood & Themes

high school red hair hairstyle coming of age bird of paradise self acceptance

Key Collaborators

David Painter Director Aaron Butwinick Director of Photography Davis Mawer Editor David Painter Writer Devon Weigers Producer Maggie Mitchell Production Design

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