Freebird (2021 film)

Freebird
Freebird
	Promotional release poster
Directed by	Michael Joseph McDonald; Joe Bluhm; Nicholas Herd (creative director);
Written by	Michael Joseph McDonald; Joe Bluhm;
Produced by	Michael Joseph McDonald; Jennifer Nadeau; Mariana Duran;
Music by	Jordan Hart
Animation by	Guillaume Blackburn; Celia Bullwinkell; Malcolm Sutherland;
Production; companies	Tonic DNA; L'Arche;
Distributed by	L'Arche
Release date	March 21, 2021; (on World Down Syndrome Day)
Running time	5 minutes
Language	English

Freebird is a 2021 Canadian 2D animated short film written and directed by Michael Joseph McDonald and Joe Bluhm, and co-led by creative director Nicholas Herd. The plot follows Jon, a boy with Down syndrome, navigating the world with a loving mother, an absent father, and a life-long crush. Forty-five years of Jon's life are depicted in five minutes with no dialogue. The film is a joint production between Tonic DNA and L’Arche, featuring original music by Jordan Hart.

The short was revealed on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2021. Following its release, the film received the 1st Prize award at the 38th Chicago International Children's Film Festival, making it an Oscar contender for the 94th Academy Awards.

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