Starring Yolŋu actor Rärriwuy Hick in her debut feature lead performance, alongside Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Language of Birds tells the moving story of an Aboriginal mother and daughter struggling to reconnect after 30 years apart.

Based on Marie Munkara's novel Of Ashes and Rivers that Run to the Sea, the film was shot on Country in Yirrkala, Gunyangara and Nhulunbuy, in close collaboration with Yolŋu communities and Traditional Owners.

Screen Territory is proud to support this remarkable production, showcasing an outstanding team of Territory creatives, including:

• Erica Glynn – Writer, director and producer
• Rärriwuy Hick – Lead actor and co-producer
• Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs – Actor and cultural adviser
• Libby Collins – Associate producer
• Dylan River – Director of photography
• Aoife Murray – Head of makeup

Produced by Feet First Films, Language of Birds brings together an extraordinary First Nations cast, local talent and experienced Australian filmmakers to share a deeply personal story of family, culture and connection to Country.

The film is set to screen at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2027.

Congratulations to Erica, the cast, crew and Yolŋu communities involved in bringing this powerful Territory story to the screen!