“Bird Island: The Story of Isla Rasa” has won the Best Non-Broadcast Program award at the 34th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival, with an additional Merit Award for Animation.

Crazybridge created the animated main title sequence, as well as other animations for the short film.

The tiny island of Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico is much smaller than Central Park, but is home to millions of migratory birds each spring.  In fact, nearly the entire world population of Heermann’s Gulls and Elegant Terns lives on the island between April and July.  Beautifully photographed and written, the film traces Isla Rasa’s history, from guano mining to current conservation efforts.

The 2011 International Wildlife Film Festival runs May 7-14 in Missoula, Montana.  “Bird Island” screens Saturday May 7 at 10am at the Missouri Theater and again on Tuesday May 10 at 9:30am at the Wilma Theater.

Congratulations to producers Sara Poisson and Alberto Montaudon!

You can find more info at the film’s official site.

Years in the making, Earth: The Operators’ Manual premieres on PBS this weekend as part of Earth Month 2011. Scientist Richard Alley takes us to diverse places around the globe to explain the effects of climate change and present real-world solutions for how we all can help solve our energy problems.  Watch for Crazybridge’s motion graphics throughout the show.

You can view the trailer on the PBS site.  Check your local PBS listings or the E-TOM site for air times.