When a baby ostrich awakens in a raft with no idea how he got there, he is forced to toughen quickly if he's going to battle the forces of Mother Nature, hunger, and his own physical limitations.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
12pp
Genre:
Animation
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
Everyone
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Synopsis/Details

A courageous mother ostrich makes the ultimate sacrifice, sending her son, Oli, adrift on a river to escape a predator. Guided by flashbacks of his mother's love and a magical lotus flower, Oli faces the perils of a wild river and a terrifying storm, learning to find strength and independence in his journey to survive. His perilous adventure culminates in a desperate escape, leading him to an unexpected discovery.

All Accolades & Coverage

Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Semifinalist 2022
Filmmatic Screenplay Awards Season 7 Quarterfinalist 2022

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Submitted: 2025-Nov-04
Last Updated: 2025-Nov-05
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The Writer: Garret Brinkley

I am a screenwriter whose work has placed in the top 4% of Coverfly, including the script THE QUIET FRIEND (Shore Scripts Semifinalist; Outstanding Screenplays Quarterfinalist), and the animated short OLI (Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Semifinalist). Most recently, two projects of mine, DESPERATES and WHISPERS IN THE SILENCE , have garnered Quarterfinalist awards. Go to bio
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