Flying Bird's Diary
Flying Bird's Diary
Feature
· Drama · 95 pages
Status: Spec
A dauntless matriarch keeps a diary and accepts ridicule
and ostracism to prevent mainstream America from erasing her
indigenous language-which connects humanity to EVERYTHING.
Written by
Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel
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Finalist
Awards
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30 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist,
ScreenCraft Film Fund Spring 2019
Semifinalist,
ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Spring 2022
Semifinalist,
Barnstorm Fest 2018
1 Writer
Uncasville, CT
Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel's scripts invite readers to experience the joys, challenges, humor & spirit of Native America, in genres from mystery to fantasy, creating a new kind of American screen hero.
Additional Project Info
This script is based on the real life of Fidelia Fielding aka Flying Bird (1827-1908). It has won dozens of awards on Film Freeway and Coverfly.