THE STORY

A whimsical wish-fulfillment fable imbued with a sense of childhood innocence and wonder, How My Next Door Neighbour Discovered Life On Mars is the story of a young boy who dreams of discovering life on Mars and the next door neighbour who makes it happen. Told through a hybrid of live-action and traditional animation designed to immerse the viewer in pure imagination, this short film takes an innovative approach to an enduring fable, reaching a triumphant conclusion that proves that dreams can – and do – come true.

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THE PRODUCTION

Shot on Australia's Gold Coast in April 2005 for a September 23 premiere, How My Next Door Neighbour Discovered Life On Mars is a ten minute short film that explores the rewards of pursuing your dream by chronicling the perseverance of one boy in his attempts to contact aliens.

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