Death of an Axolotl

Death of an Axolotl

A tragicomedy about a Mexican walking fish, OCD and Tourette syndrome.

Produced with the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation and Channel 31 Melbourne, a chronicle of the friendship between a 7-year-old boy Robin and a classroom pet axolotl in the face of the tyrannical art teacher, Ms. LeGrand.

Written & produced by Dominic Billings and Tahnee Jones

Directed by Adam Marsh

Starring Dominic Billings, Hannah Malarski and Louis Bowden as the voice of the Axolotl

Puppetry by Michael Lanzer of The Puppet Creation Lab

Production design by Hannah M French

Death of an Axolotl
  • Death of an Axolotl

    With the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation and Channel 31 Melbourne, Death of an Axolotl is the chronicle of the friendship of a seven-year-old boy Robin and a classroom pet axolotl in the face of the tyrannical art teacher, Ms. LeGrand.

    A feature-length narrative film exploring...