Director Dony Permedi

In 2006, Dony Permedi, a student at the New York City School of Visual Arts, created an animated film called Kiwi! (2006) for his Master’s Thesis project. The music for the film was composed and performed by Tim Cassell. The story follows a kiwi with a dream of flying, which became a sensation on YouTube. Unofficial versions of the video often feature the song Mad World by Gary Jules and gained popularity as viral videos. The animation has garnered a devoted fan base due to its poignant message and has inspired fans to create alternative endings where the ...