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Firebird: Built to Burn

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About the film

Delve into the heart of a small community as they construct a towering wooden bird, only to ceremoniously set it ablaze one winter night. The documentary follows the volunteers of the Firebird Festival as they persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate the cathartic festival. Through captivating visuals and intimate interviews, Firebird: Built to Burn immortalizes how this annual ritual fosters bonds of unity, resilience, and collective creativity.

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1h 25m

Released

2023

Director

Colleen C Brady

Producer

Charlie Hudson

Awards & recognition

Poppy Jasper Film Festival

Won Director's Circle Award

DocUtah International Film Festival

Best Editing Nomination

Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival

Won Best Director

Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival

Won Best Cinematography

Pottstown Film Festival

Won Best Feature

Atlanta Docufest

Won Best Director

What people are saying

"This isn’t just a film about a festival; it’s a celebration of community, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of rebirth."

Aiden Alexander

Igniting Passions: Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival Immortalized in New Documentary

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