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Magic Beach
Blending live action with a charming mix of 2D, stop-motion, and claymation animation, Magic Beach transforms Alison Lester’s cherished children’s book into a dreamy and visually captivating film. Featuring work from several acclaimed Australian animators, the adaptation brings to life a world where children’s dreams turn into extraordinary adventures.
Much of the Princess Belinda section was brought to life at Knuckles Animation Studio, where we collaborated closely with acclaimed animator Marieka Walsh. Together, with a talented team, we crafted the sandy sets, created the felt puppets, and animated much of the stop-motion in-house. The animation direction was a shared effort between Susie and Marieka, with both animators bringing their expertise to different sequences to create a seamless and immersive visual world.
With its stunning visuals and timeless charm, Magic Beach is a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the innocence of childhood.
In cinemas January 2025.
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Arenamedia
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Director: Robert Connolly | Producers: Robert Connolly, Liz Kearney, Chloe Brugale, Kate Laurie | Princess Belinda Credits: Written and directed by: Marieka Walsh | Co-Directed by: Susie Shapones | Animation: Susie Shapones, Marieka Walsh | Production Manager: Chris Shapones | Director of Photography: Toby Petch | Editing: Nicole Bou-Samra | Ausland Expert Advisor: Paula Thornton | Composer: James Peter Brown | Production and Character Design: Marieka Walsh | Additional Production and Character Design: Susie Shapones, Chris Shapones | Set Construction/Props: Chris Shapones | Additional Set Construction/Props: Serena Hor, Amira Stanbouli | Puppet Fabrication: Marieka Walsh, Amira Stanbouli | Puppet Rigging: Susie Shapones | Puppet Costume: Chris Shapones, Stefanie Habel, Serena Hor | Compositing: Susie Shapones, Marieka Walsh, Amira Stanbouli, Sherrie Koo, Jomathan Delbridge | Script Consultants: Paula Thornton, Derena Hor, Louise Gough | Special Thanks: Rebecca Ladd, Samar Stanbouli |
client
Arenamedia
Director: Robert Connolly | Producers: Robert Connolly, Liz Kearney, Chloe Brugale, Kate Laurie | Princess Belinda Credits: Written and directed by: Marieka Walsh | Co-Directed by: Susie Shapones | Animation: Susie Shapones, Marieka Walsh | Production Manager: Chris Shapones | Director of Photography: Toby Petch | Editing: Nicole Bou-Samra | Ausland Expert Advisor: Paula Thornton | Composer: James Peter Brown | Production and Character Design: Marieka Walsh | Additional Production and Character Design: Susie Shapones, Chris Shapones | Set Construction/Props: Chris Shapones | Additional Set Construction/Props: Serena Hor, Amira Stanbouli | Puppet Fabrication: Marieka Walsh, Amira Stanbouli | Puppet Rigging: Susie Shapones | Puppet Costume: Chris Shapones, Stefanie Habel, Serena Hor | Compositing: Susie Shapones, Marieka Walsh, Amira Stanbouli, Sherrie Koo, Jomathan Delbridge | Script Consultants: Paula Thornton, Derena Hor, Louise Gough | Special Thanks: Rebecca Ladd, Samar Stanbouli |
Blending live action with a charming mix of 2D, stop-motion, and claymation animation, Magic Beach transforms Alison Lester’s cherished children’s book into a dreamy and visually captivating film. Featuring work from several acclaimed Australian animators, the adaptation brings to life a world where children’s dreams turn into extraordinary adventures.
Much of the Princess Belinda section was brought to life at Knuckles Animation Studio, where we collaborated closely with acclaimed animator Marieka Walsh. Together, with a talented team, we crafted the sandy sets, created the felt puppets, and animated much of the stop-motion in-house. The animation direction was a shared effort between Susie and Marieka, with both animators bringing their expertise to different sequences to create a seamless and immersive visual world.
With its stunning visuals and timeless charm, Magic Beach is a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the innocence of childhood.
In cinemas January 2025.
