Moonbird – Roos Mattaar

In an attic workshop a young engineer is crafting a metal bird. When she leaves and the moonlight shines through the attic’s window, the metal creature wakes up. Outside birds are calling. The metal bird is mesmerized by the big and bright moon. The curious and somewhat clumsy bird takes its first hops and flight attempts in the attic. Then it risks the big jump…
Moonbird tells the story of the relationship between the bird and its creator and the bird’s desire to explore the world outside.

Festivals, screenings and Awards:

Winner RTS West of England Student Awards – Animation (February 2015)

2nd prize winner Ideastap Graduates Award – Animation

29 March 2016 CinemeShorts showcasing short films from female filmmakers, Bristol, UK

1 September 2015 Bristol Festival of Puppetry, New Vision screenings, Bristol, UK

29 August 2015 Riviera Fringe Film Festival, Torquay, UK

14 May 2015 Television appearance on Made in Bristol TV, including interview with me.

January 2015, outdoor screenings at big screen Bristol, as ‘best of’ selection from CINEME Bristol.

18 November, Clarke Willmott young artist of the year exhibition, Bristol, UK.

31 October, Canterbury Anifest, Nominated for “best British newcomer award”, Canterbury, UK

5 October, Stoptik International film festival, Borderland competition, Maribor, Slovenia

30 September, CINEME short films screening event, Bristol, UK

21 September, Grand Rapids Feminist film fest, Michigan, USA

8-21 September, Golden Orchid International Animation Festival, Pennsylvania, USA