The Message of the Lyrebird

Lyrebird Edu-action screening

Expired June 25, 2023 12:00 PM
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Welcome to the Lyrebird edu-action virtual screening and thanks for supporting the education distribution component of the Lyrebird project.


The currency on this streaming platform is USD$. By paying to 'unlock' and watch this film, your contribution will be supporting expenses towards:


  • AU/NZ Official Classification for public On-Demand release.
  • Authoring of ATOM Study Guide for 84-min feature film.
  • Consultancy for lyrebird behavioural science.
  • Production management, media deliverables, office and accountancy fees.
  • Promotional costs reaching teachers & educators via The Education Shop email broadcast list, websites, and magazines.


A portion of your contribution is taken by the Eventive platform to stream the film, and Stripe, who charge a percentage of your funds for credit card transfer fees. You may also consider paying how you feel to help bring this film into classrooms as soon as possible. Please contribute whatever you can to ensure this important film becomes part of the Australian curruiculum, and that it has a deep and lasting impact on the consciousness of all Australians, and especially teachers and students.


For more information about the film and other ways you can contribute to the education distribution go to https://www.themessageofthelyrebird.com/eduaction


Thank you in advance for your consideration.


Mark Pearce – director, producer

The Message of the Lyrebird

Come on a magical journey through Australia’s native forests to understand the sophistication and complex artistry of the lyrebird, leading humanity to a deeper understanding of the natural world.


Hatched as an eco-mystery meditation on the elusive lyrebird, this Australian feathery-tale takes us from Sherbrooke forest, Victoria to the New England Plateau in New South Wales via, East Gippsland, Canberra, the Blue Mountains and The Yandel’ora (also known as the Scenic Hills of Campbelltown) to meet a study group, a scientist, a lyrebird sound recordist, a lyrebird keeper, an activist and a Knowledge-Holder who, from their contrasting perspectives, illustrate the profound importance to connect with wildlife, our old-growth forests, the Earth, and The Dreaming.


This is a film about the relationship between people and birds, set in a natural wonderland where an exquisite forest faery has been performing his astonishing song and dance routines for millions of years. It is a timeless journey of self-reflection and connection, and a call to re-member to live without destroying the things we love.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    77min
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Premiere
    Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, New York, United States (Oct 15, 2021)
  • Rating
    N/A
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Mark B Pearce
  • Screenwriter
    Mark B Pearce
  • Producer
    Mark B Pearce
  • Executive Producer
    Mark B Pearce, Nick Hayward, Louisa D Pearce
  • Cast
    Dr Anastasia Dalziell, Cam Walker, Frances Bodkin, Kevin Mason, Carol Probets, Alex Maisey, Nick Hayward
  • Cinematographer
    Nick Hayward
  • Editor
    Mark B Pearce
  • Animator
    Victor Dream Holder, Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman
  • Sound Design
    Michael Slater
  • Music
    Colin Offord, Matthew Doyle, Riley Lee