Private Project

A Flightless Bird

A young man finds fleeting freedom and self-expression through the one thing that makes him feel alive—dance.

  • Ephraim Ryan Pranata
    Director
  • Aurellia Michelle Nugroho
    Director
  • Ephraim Ryan Pranata
    Writer
  • Aurellia Michelle Nugroho
    Writer
  • Jessica Christabel Gan
    Producer
  • Aurellia Michelle Nugroho
    Producer
  • Vito Prasasta
    Key Cast
  • Theia Ela Yusnita
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 30, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DePaul University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ephraim Ryan Pranata, Aurellia Michelle Nugroho

Ephraim Ryan Pranata is a Jakarta-based film and video director with a background in directing award-winning fiction films and video content for various companies and organizations.

Aurellia Michelle Nugroho is a Chicago-based film director and a Film and Television student at DePaul University.

Their previous work, Diminuendo, which they co-directed and co-produced, won People's Choice Award at UCIFEST 2025 & Best Student Film at the Athens Film Festival, and was screened at 100 Persen Manusia, Sewon Screening, and Jecheon International Music and Film Festival.

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