Ohio Premiere
Showings
April 11, 2026
11:45 am – 1:13 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Allen Theatre
April 18, 2026
12:10 pm – 1:37 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 5
Streaming Opens
April 19, 2026
12:01 am – 11:59 pm
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 14 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: Yes
Genre: Family
Countr(ies): Nepal
Language: English
English Subtitles: Yes
Captions: Closed
Release Year: 2025
Film Overview
Clay Bird follows 9-year-old Sichu and her potter grandfather. After lashing out at him due to school bullying, she soon loses him. In grief, she learns how his art touched others. As she heals, she reclaims a clay bird she once broke—lovingly repaired by him—honoring his memory and love.
Film Contact: Kiran Bhakta Joshi
Film Email: kiran_bhakta@yahoo.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Kiran Bhakta Joshi
Produced By
Deepa Chipalu Joshi, Kiran Bhakta Joshi
Screenwriting
Kiran Bhakta Joshi
Cinematographers
Denil Chitrakar
Editors
Ashmin Rajak
Principal Cast
Bhumika Shrestha, Denil Chitrakar