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Yardbird

13-year-old Ruby lives in a remote wrecking yard decides to sneak into town against her father’s wishes. It isn't long before she comes across the town bullies and goes out of her way to defend a small animal. The boys then take revenge on Ruby and torment her father, which ultimately leads to a final showdown where Ruby is forced to take on the bullies with the thing she fears most, herself.

  • Australia
  • 2012, 13 min
  • Director: Michael Spiccia
  • Director of photography: Adam Arkapaw
  • Editor: Jack Hutchings
  • Screenplay: Julius Avery
  • Music: Will Ward
  • Cast: Mitzi Ruhlmann, Wade Briggs, Luke Elliot, James Malcher, Matt Callan
  • Producer: Jessica Mitchell