Bird Drone
  • Country: Australia
  • Language: No dialogue
  • Duration: 9 minutes
  • Production Year: 2023 (Middle East Premiere)
A heartfelt story of unrequited love explored through a lonely seagull struggling to accept that his newfound object of affection is a human-operated drone with a limited battery life.
Radheya Jang Jegatheva, is an Oscar-qualified and AACTA-nominated filmmaker from Perth, Australia. He was born in Malaysia, and known for his impactful storytelling. His films have earned 39 Academy Award-qualifying Festival selections, and he actively uses film and animation for educational and social development. Notable works include the shortlisted "Bird Drone" and animation for Lynette Wallworth's "How to Live" which premiered at Sundance.