Spotted Bird
Peter Lindhout
Crooswijksesingel 29 B | 3034CJ Rotterdam
+31 629362008 | hello@spottedbird.nl
Company website
Spotted Bird is a Rotterdam based animation production company founded in 2021 by Peter Lindhout, who has more that 25 years of experience in animated film. Spotted Bird stands for recognizing and stimulating new and established animation talent. We aim to challenge, inspire and support filmmakers to tell animated stories with a convincing artistic vision that touch people in their heart.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Zwermen
Director: Janneke Swinkels and Tim Frijsinger. Screenwriter: Janneke Swinkels and Tim Frijsinger. Country: NL / BE. Co-producer: Beast Animation (BE), MurMur Animation (NL). Status: release. Release: Annecy International Animation Festival 2025. Sort: animated short. Technique: stop motion. Duration: 12 min. Genre: drama/comedy. Distribution/Sales: Miyu Distribution
Piet, an elderly man in a nursing home, finds himself limited in his actions when he suddenly begins to transform into a bird. Although he is still accepted within the group, he feels that it's time to join a new flock.
Stick With Me
Director: Eva Bonnevits. Screenwriter: Eva Bonnevits. Country: NL. Status: completed. Release: Netherlands Film Festival 2025. Sort: animated short. Technique: 2D hand drawn. Duration: 2 min. Genre: comedy/thriller. Distribution/Sales: Kaboom Distribution
After a party full of repulsively similar couples, Tina flees home, where her boyfriend turns out to be proudly wearing the same shirt as her. In desperation, she fights to prevent them from becoming a fused couple as well.
