Animation and Illustration
Ella Gleeson
Drought
“Drought” is a theatrical trailer written, produced and directed by final year
TUS student Ella Gleeson.
In this film we meet a family of anthropomorphic rabbits who work as gardeners to keep
their precious home blooming with life. The family live a fulfilling and nourishing life
together until the alarming rise in the sun’s heat causes a drastic change in their daily
routine: there is no water to keep the garden alive. There is a “drought”
, so to speak.
With a heavy heart their mother will venture into the wild to seek an answer to this
endless heat, entrusting her oldest son to look after his brothers until her return.
Awaiting her long absence and with the garden dying, the brothers decide to take
matters into their own hands and search underground for any signs of water. What they
find will change them forever…
The brothers discover many secrets in the underworld, an enchanting biome that is
bounded by ancient magic. Todd, the youngest kit, is entranced by this very magic and
somehow is able to control it.
Can they save Earth? What will they discover of the catastrophes that humans have
created? In this story we will encounter all sorts of underwater secrets, the detriments
of our mistakes and the ultimate call to heed our connection to the elements that keep
the balance of life intact.
This film project has been created as a trailer rather than a short film. My hope has been
that the film can entice the audience into the characters lives so that one day, this film
can be produced.