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Pink Robin by Tinaya Thilakasiri (Bruny Youth Stories Winner)
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Bruny Youth Stories Prize - Winner of the Junior Category (up to age 10)
The Bruny Youth Stories Prize, proudly run by Bruny Kids & Nature, was held as a part of the 2026 Bruny Island Bird Festival. Celebrating curiosity, creativity and connection to nature, this writing contest brought together stories from kids and youth all over Tasmania. The winning entry from each of the three categories has been brought to life by talented filmmaker Marcio Conrado.
This is the short film of Tinaya Thilakasiri's story "Pink Robin", the winning entry of the Junior category.
Pink Robin by Tinaya Thilakasiri, age 10
Read the original story below.
Bruny Youth Stories Prize - Winner of the Junior Category (up to age 10)
The Bruny Youth Stories Prize, proudly run by Bruny Kids & Nature, was held as a part of the 2026 Bruny Island Bird Festival. Celebrating curiosity, creativity and connection to nature, this writing contest brought together stories from kids and youth all over Tasmania. The winning entry from each of the three categories has been brought to life by talented filmmaker Marcio Conrado.
This is the short film of Tinaya Thilakasiri's story "Pink Robin", the winning entry of the Junior category.
Pink Robin by Tinaya Thilakasiri, age 10
Read the original story below.
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