Guppy Love
Luella, a girl obsessed with life in the ocean, is in search of a rare purple fish. She sets her sights on a distant island and enters the water. It’s hard to swim against the waves, however, and her confidence falters.
When she reaches the island, she wastes no time in diving down, as she is sure the fish must be nearby. However, as her lungs start to fail her, Luella wonders if she has gone too far.
Unclassified 15+
Warning: Contains animated depictions of violence
Course: BFA Animation
Director Biography
Elise studied animation at VCA and has made a variety of films with a focus on environmental detail and storytelling. She works passionately in both 2D and 3D animation. Her inspiration comes from the ocean, sea life and colourful environments. Her previous film, Mariana’s Departure, screened at the Melbourne International Animation Festival. She participated in a cultural exchange to the Cook Islands where she was able to expand on her artistic connection with the ocean. Her work has also been showcased at Fed Square, the Science Gallery Melbourne and the Melbourne Planetarium at Science Works.