Language of Birds

Language of Birds marks writer-director Erica Glynn's narrative feature debut, now in post-production following a five-week shoot in North East Arnhem Land. The film stars Rärriwuy Hick as May and Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs as Nita in her feature debut, leading a predominantly Yolŋu cast. Based on Marie Munkara's novel Of Ashes and Rivers that Run to the Sea, the project is a Feet First Films production in association with Seymour Films, produced by Glynn alongside Charlotte Seymour and Sue Maslin. The film shot on location in Yirrkala, Gunyangara, and Nhulunbuy in Australia's remote North East Arnhem Land, with cinematography by Dylan River. Co-producers include Rärriwuy Hick and Carly Maple, with the creative team encompassing production designer Michael Leon, editor Chris Plummer, and sound designer Liam Egan as picture and sound post-production continues.