CHIFF: Bird Boy

Bird Boy

Australian Premiere

"A heartfelt, beautifully-shot story that balances gentle humor with emotional depth” – Common Sense Media

Téa Leoni stars in this heartwarming adventure from the producers of Paddington and Spy Kids about a boy and his very large bird.

August, a recently orphaned city kid, is dumped on a remote farm in South Africa to be cared for by distant relatives. Guarded and withdrawn, August develops a newfound sense of purpose when he discovers a large, abandoned egg. The egg soon hatches, and from it emerges Koobus, who grows to become a towering, 160-kilogram ostrich with a big heart, small brain, and a penchant for mayhem.

As their friendship takes flight, August and Koobus become inseparable and stand up for each other when threatened by bullies. But when August is forced to send Koobus away, he hatches a plan – rather than an egg – to rescue his feathered flightless friend.

This film is co-presented by the South African Film Festival. 

Festival Appearances/Awards
SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival 2025
Cinekid Festival 2025
New York International Children's Film Festival 2026

Rating

U All Ages

Duration

78 min

Country

South Africa, United States

Language

English

Director

Joel Soisson

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