Local Dive (2000)
A socially awkward girl uses the local swimming pool as a wormhole into fantasy. She dives underwater where she imagines herself as a marine creature, alternately graceful and predatory. (As described by Simon Sellars, 2008) Created as part of the SBS series "Swim Between the Flags" in 2002.
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Keywords
Coming of ageHand drawn animation2d animationSwimming poolIndependent filmAustralianAustralian outbackBody imageWomen directors
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Genre affinityAnimationTheme affinityComing Of Age · Hand Drawn Animation · 2d AnimationVisual styleAnimation · Hand Drawn Animation · 2d AnimationPacingShortDirector preference342236Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about Local Dive
What is Local Dive about?
A socially awkward girl uses the local swimming pool as a wormhole into fantasy. She dives underwater where she imagines herself as a marine creature, alternately graceful and predatory. (As described by Simon Sellars, 2008) Created as part of the SBS series "Swim Between the Flags" in 2002.
How long is Local Dive?
Local Dive has a runtime of 4 minutes.