Bilby
Synopsis
Threatened daily by the deadly residents and harsh environment of Australia’s Outback, a lonesome bilby finds himself an unwitting protector, and unexpected friend, to a helpless (and quite adorable) baby bird.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Perifel, JP Sans, Liron Topaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Perifel, JP Sans, Liron Topaz, Harry Cripps
- Original Score
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Original Title
- Bilby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Perifel, JP Sans, Liron Topaz
Pierre Perifel, JP Sans, Liron Topaz, Harry Cripps
Benjamin Wallfisch
Michelle Mendenhall, C.K. Horness
Kelly Cooney Cilella, Jeff Hermann, Jill Hopper Desmarchelier
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Wallfisch
Original Music Composer
Pierre Perifel
Director
Pierre Perifel
Writer
JP Sans
Director
Kelly Cooney Cilella
Producer
Liron Topaz
Director
JP Sans
Writer
Jeff Hermann
Producer
Liron Topaz
Writer
Matt Baer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michelle Mendenhall
Editor
C.K. Horness
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bilby about?
Threatened daily by the deadly residents and harsh environment of Australia’s Outback, a lonesome bilby finds himself an unwitting protector, and unexpected friend, to a helpless (and quite adorable) baby bird.
Who directed Bilby?
Bilby was directed by Pierre Perifel, JP Sans, Liron Topaz.
Who stars in Bilby?
The principal cast of Bilby includes Dee Bradley Baker, David P. Smith.
When was Bilby released and how long is it?
Bilby was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Bilby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bilby was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.
Is Bilby based on a book or true story?
Bilby is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Harry Cripps".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bilby?
Bilby holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).