BIRDS AREN'T REAL INTRO VIDEO - BRILLIANT MINDS 2022 | TEDXVIENNA
Birds Aren't Real is a satirical conspiracy theory created by Peter McIndoe, which posits that birds are actually drones operated by the United States government to spy on American citizens. This created a viral buzz amongst Americas youth wanting to participate and play along in the movement.
Press - New York Times "Birds Aren’t Real, or Are They?" | The Guardian "How Birds Aren’t Real took on the conspiracy theorists"
Video Editor - William Alan Harris
Speakers - Peter McIndoe | Connor Gaydos
Video played to introduce the Birds Aren't Real movement and its creators at the Brilliant Minds 2022 event and at TEDxVienna.
TRUTH REPORT - WEB SERIES
The Truth Report was a 3 part news series that featured a different guest per episode. Episodes covered recent events that correlate to the Birds Aren't Real movement. The series was introduced with a trailer on Birds Aren't Real socials to bring attention to the show and upcoming guests. The editing style leans into imperfection to represent a dismantled unhinged news show.
Writers | Directors - Peter McIndoe, Connor Gaydos
Video Editor - William Alan Harris
Music - Elliot Jones
Production Manager - Alex Edep
Sound Design - Ryan Felberbaum, Dante DeCicco
Cameras - Claire Chronis, Connor Gaydos, Alex Edep
Featured Guests - Taylor Lorenz, Wes Watson, Mickey Alpen
NYC RALLY - TRAILER REEL


This reel was created to bring attention and attendance to a Birds Aren't Real rally at Washington Square Park in New York City.
Writers | Directors - Peter McIndoe, Connor Gaydos
Video Editor: William Alan Harris