Hayley Morris
Animation Director, Director
In their own words
I think the main thing that jumped out to me was just how exciting of a project it was, and I couldn't wait to be a part of it to show Doris' life from birth to death in a beautiful handmade way.
Through experimentation with materials, the character often emerges through the act of making.
I'm really proud of this project and think it's a really important and beautiful film all around.
Articles & interviews2
- "Introducing Doris: The Star of New Stop-Motion Octopus Documentary"
Creative Boom profiles animation director Hayley Morris and her stop-motion creation Doris, a handcrafted octopus featured in Prime Video’s documentary OCTOPUS!. Produced with Nerd Productions, Mighty Oak, and Jigsaw, the project blends tactile artistry and digital compositing to bring the sea creature’s life cycle to screen. The article explores the materials, techniques, and collaboration behind the film’s emotional and visual depth.
- NERD Productions Innovates with Eco-Conscious Filmmaking Approach
The article highlights how NERD Productions integrates sustainability into every stage of its filmmaking and animation process. Through examples like Hayley Morris’s stop-motion work for Charlie Banana and a live-action campaign for Instagram, the studio demonstrates how eco-conscious choices can drive creativity and efficiency. The piece encourages the wider industry to adopt greener practices as a natural part of production.