'It's an exceptionally well written and directed work and I am recommending that it be given an early acceptance into the Festival.'

George T. Marshall Executive Director
Rhode Island International Film Festival

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ONE TAKE PICTURES

Welcome to One Take Pictures, an independent UK film company which produced the multi award winning 'Dutch Bird'.

This website is currently being updated and will shortly feature exciting news about One Take Pictures involvment with Atlantic Picture Company as well as new ways you will be able to watch Dutch Bird.

NEWS & EVENTS

February 2012

David Kelly passed away on the 12th Feb 2012 after a short illness. We are all deeply saddened by his passing and our thoughts are with his family. We feel privileged to have known him. He was a consummate professional who blessed the cast and crew of Dutch Bird with his grace, charm and humour. He will live on in his joyful performances and inspire actors and filmmakers for generations to come. Thank you David for all of the wonderful memories…

August 2011

Dutch Bird featured on Official Best of Fest AWARD WINNING FILMS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH DVD

August 2011

Dutch Bird airs on US TV channel PBS as part of their Official Best Of Fest programming www.officialbestoffest.com/tvshow/ep2.html

October 2011

Worldwide distribution rights to Dutch Bird have again been licensed to leading sales agent Network Ireland Television who continue to sell rights to the film in all territories and media

Dec 2007

Kirk Weddell awarded Runner Up Best Director at the International Festival of Cinema and Technology 2007.

Dutch Bird awarded Runner Up Best Uk Short at the International Festival of Cinema and Technology 2007.

October 2007

Dutch Bird awarded the St Petersburg Times prize for 'Lambent humor and kindness' at the 3rd St Petersburg International Short and Animation Film Festival open cinema.

May 2007

Dutch Bird picked up by Cinefil Japan with a licence commencing on November 1st 2007.

March 2007

Dutch Bird was broadcast on Movieola Channel (Canada) on 24th October 2006. Canal + (Poland) will be scheduling the broadcasting of Dutch Bird this season.

March 2007

One Take Pictures commence development on the feature film 'No Ordinary Life'. (see Movies) A modern day fairytale about seeing the simple beauty in the world.

September 2006

Dutch Bird to be screened on RTE (Ireland) Sat Oct 21st 2006 Short Screen Strand.

September 2006

Dutch Bird invited to screen with a Question and Answer session at the British Cinematographers Society (New Cinematographers Night) at Pinewood Studios 11th Oct 2006.

September 2006

Movieola Canada pick up 'Dutch Bird' for their Short Film Channel and Canal+ pick up 'Dutch Bird' for Poland.

June 2006

Dutch Bird Runner Up Best Narrative Short Atlanta Film Festival 2006.

June 2006

Dutch Bird worldwide distribution rights granted to Network Ireland TV.

May 2006

Official Selection 30th Annual Atlanta Film Festival 2006.

April 2006

Official Selection for the Rhode Island International Film Festival 2006.

April 2006

Winner for best 'Short International Comedy' at the Garden State FIlm Festival 2006.

March 2006

Official selection for The European International Independent Film Festival.

Showcasing the very best european independent films and bringing worldwide attention to european independent filmmakers.

February 2006

Official selection for the Garden State Film Festival 2006.

January 2006

Best Short Film finalist for the Ohio International Film Festival 2006. Awards to be announced at an Officially sanctioned Oscar Party on Sun 5th March.

January 2006

Official Selection for The World Of Comedy Film Festival 2006.

Novemeber 2005

Official Selection for the Sante Fe Film Festival 2005.

October 2005

Dutch Bird wins 'Audience Award'- Favourite Short Film at the Ashville Film Festival 2005.

October 2005

Official Selection for the The Anchorage International Film Festival 2005.

October 2005

Official Selection for the 2005 Ohio Independent Film Festival.

September 2005

Official Selection for the Golden Lion Film Festival 2005.

September 2005

Official Selection for the Dixie Film Festival 2005.

September 2005

Official Selection for the Ashville Film Festival 2005.

September 2005

Dutch Bird wins the 'Best Short Film' award at the Napa-Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival 2005.

August 2005

Dutch Bird selected for competition at the San Franciso Short Film Festival 2005.

July 2005

Dutch Bird was voted 'Best Foreign Short Film' at the Long Island International Expo 2005.

July 2005

Dutch Bird selected for competition at the Taho/Reno International Film Festival and the Imperial Beach Film Festival.

July 2005

Dutch Bird selected for competition at the Napa-Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival and the West Chester Short Film Festival.

Also pre-selected for the San Francisco Short Film Festival.

June 2005

Dutch Bird cast & crew screening in Brighton on 30th July 2005. Please email for tickets.

June 2005

Dutch Bird Selected for competition at the Long Island International Film Expo (July 15th-July 21st 2005)

April 2005

Dutch Bird was well received at it's North American Premier in competition at the Indianapolis International Film Festival (April 21st-24th 2005).

Ranked 5th Place in the Short Film Audience Awards with an average mark of A minus it was a great way to start the American Film Festival Circuit.