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Bird Of Prey

A man wakes up in a bathroom. A stranger on the other side of the door gives him instructions to keep him alive.

  • Ethan Truss
    Director
  • Ethan Truss
    Writer
  • Ethan Truss
    Producer
  • James Truss
    Key Cast
    "Man"
  • Ethan Truss
    Key Cast
    "Masked Man"
  • Ethan Truss
    Original Music
  • Ethan Truss
    Editing
  • Ethan Truss
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University Of Sussex
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions @PinewoodStudios
    Buckinghamshire
    United Kingdom
    October 12, 2022
    Worldwide Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Black Cat Award International Film Festival
    La Paz
    Bolivia, Plurinational State of
    November 11, 2022
    USA Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Ethan Truss
Director Statement

Bird Of Prey is a film that thrives off the restrictions I was placed in during production. Filmed while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions, I used unconventional camera positions, learned how to use music composing software and also created a screenplay that minimised the potential of having more than one performer in the shooting area. The results of combatting these heavy restrictions are replicated within the film, one which feels tight and claustrophobic.