Aves
Synopsis
When a sudden encounter with a mysterious student triggers a painful memory for ornithology professor Abel Marks, he’s haunted by the vision of an attempted sexual assault and murder he witnessed while fighting in World War II. Compelled to seek out the student in hopes of assuaging his guilt, Abel quickly loses his grip on the reality he so delicately constructed. Ultimately, he’s forced to confront the dark truth of what actually happened – and who he really is.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cambridge Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eli Snyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Eli Snyder, Kevin Sweeney, Hayley Tibbenham
- Original Score
- Steve Mazzaro
- Original Title
- Aves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- AFI Conservatory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eli Snyder
Eli Snyder, Kevin Sweeney, Hayley Tibbenham
Steve Mazzaro
Tianyi Liu
Yijuan Zhao
Shunchao Xu, Tara Austin
Department Leadership Roster
Eli Snyder
Director
Eli Snyder
Writer
Kevin Sweeney
Writer
Hayley Tibbenham
Writer
Shunchao Xu
Producer
Tara Austin
Producer
Tianyi Liu
Director of Photography
Cyrum A. Ramirez
Production Design
Yijuan Zhao
Editor
Steve Mazzaro
Original Music Composer
Marcus Taormina
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Aves.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aves about?
When a sudden encounter with a mysterious student triggers a painful memory for ornithology professor Abel Marks, he’s haunted by the vision of an attempted sexual assault and murder he witnessed while fighting in World War II. Compelled to seek out the student in hopes of assuaging his guilt, Abel quickly loses his grip on the reality he so delicately constructed. Ultimately, he’s forced to confront the dark truth of what actually happened – and who he really is.
Who directed Aves?
Aves was directed by Eli Snyder.
Who stars in Aves?
The principal cast of Aves includes James Morrison, Reed Michael Campbell, Christopher Stanley, Elise Robertson, Bek Andersen.
When was Aves released and how long is it?
Aves was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Aves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aves was composed by Steve Mazzaro.