Good Morning to All is a documentary and transmedia project that explores the universal ritual of birthdays and the global spread and appropriation of the song “Happy Birthday to You.” Traveling across the seven continents, the film weaves together historical facts with contemporary stories of celebration, exploring the ancestral roots of birthday rituals, the worldwide impact of the song, and the tensions between tradition and cultural homogenization.
Extended into a collaborative digital archive and a transmedia platform, the project engages communities around the world, sharing personal stories and rituals through an interactive virtual map. With the support of universities, researchers, and cultural centers, the project proposes a collective exploration of how different cultures celebrate (or do not celebrate) birth.
An online questionnaire invites people worldwide to share photos, stories, and videos, generating a global field of participation. This material informs the documentary and also feeds an interactive digital platform, where audiences can explore the broader universe of stories beyond the film.
Good Morning to All is developed by Zorzal Films, a creative studio specialising in documentary storytelling and transmedia narratives. Founded in 2012, the studio works at the intersection of art, communication, and technology. With experience in research-based and collaborative projects, Zorzal creates audiovisual and multimedia works that explore culture, identity, and human connection.