The Ugly Chickens
(part of the Howard Waldrop series)
Dir. Mark Raso
Synopsis
Upon learning that the supposedly extinct dodo bird might still exist, ornithology professor Paula Linberl sets out on a cross-country expedition to unravel the mystery.
Starring
Felicia Day, Jennifer Dale, Natalie Charles, Dylan Trowbridge, Mag Ruffman
Writers
Howard Waldrop (story), Michael Cassutt (screenplay)
DP
Alan Poon
Production Companies
Fidelio Films, Kill van Kull
Year
2024
Producers
George R.R. Martin, Mauro Mueller, Philippe Woodtli
Festivals
2025
Hobnobben Film Festival (USA)
Donosskino Short Film Festival (Spain)
Funcinema (Argentina)
Open-Air Filmfest Weiterstadt (Germany)
The Quarantine Film Festival (Bulgaria)
MonFilmFest (Italy)
Nevada City Film Festival (USA)
Nickel Independent Film Festival (Canada)
USA Film Festival (USA) – Texas Award
Cleveland International Film Festival (USA)
Fargo Film Festival (USA)
Cinequest Film Festival (USA) – Best Narrative Short Film: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Pendance Film Festival (Canada) – Best Canadian Short Film Award
Smita Patil International Short Film Festival (India)
2024
Goddess on the Throne Film Festival (Kosovo)
Phare International Film Festival Mauritius (Mauritius)
Duhok International Film Festival (Iraq/Kurdistan)
Pune International Film Festival (India)
Yellowstone International Film Festival (India) – Outstanding Performance in an International Live-Action Short (Female)
Pittsburgh Shorts (USA) – Jury Award for Best Live-Action Film
Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival (USA)
HollyShorts Film Festival (USA) – Special Screening (Opening Night)