LEAPT NICHES

Dominique Spies |
South Africa |
2024 |
4Min |
English
Orphan Allie is picked up by her sequestered grandfather, Gram Pops, in his deep-sea exploration submarine. They try to connect, but Allie draws over his space with crayons. When Gram Pops confiscates them, she sneaks into his office to steal them, triggering the light and scaring herself with his eerie specimen collection. Realizing this , Gram Pops playfully leads her to the wheelhouse, where a wondrous display of bioluminescent squid lights up the deep sea. Allie takes his hand, beginning their beautiful and hopeful bond.
Dominique Spies
The Animation School (PTY)Ltd
Dominique Spies

Screenings

22 Jul 16:30 Pavilion 12
23 Jul 17:00 Suncoast 6

Dominique Spies

Dominique Spies is a South African animator and storyteller, born 24 years ago in KwaZulu-Natal. Raised in a close-knit, loving family, she developed a deep passion for stories, which she believes are at the core of animation. Dominique is honored to have contributed to a project that captures the beauty and vulnerability of human connection. Through her work, she seeks to convey the quiet, comforting presence of loved onesÑthose whose unspoken love offers more comfort than any material gift. She hopes her work helps others reconnect with these cherished bonds, creating emotional resonance at the heart of her craft.