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Eagles & Crows, a fable

Every ritual begins with a forgotten story.

"Eagles and Crows: A Fable" is a short live action allegory that explores the unlikely origin of a curious ritual between two iconic birds. Told through a blend of myth, humor, and minimalist voice work, the story imagines a long-forgotten encounter in which a clever crow once saved the king of the eagles—and how that moment lives on, misunderstood and unspoken, across generations.

Inspired loosely by the symbolic roles of eagles and crows in Native American cultures, this poetic fable uses anthropomorphism to reflect on memory, pride, and the quiet power of stories.

  • JZ Murdock
    Director
    "Pvt. Ravel's Bolero"
  • JZ Murdock
    Writer
    "Gumdrop", a short horror
  • JZ Murdock
    Producer
    "The Teenage Bodyguard"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 27, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director - JZ Murdock