The Oceanarium

Name: The Oceanarium
Director: Matthew Lei
Genre: Animation
Released: 2026-05-06

CalArts 2026 | BFA3 Film

NR 2026 · 4 min · Animation

A child gets lost exploring the wonders of the aquarium, and must find their way back to their mother with the help of the ocean animals.

Directed by Matthew Lei

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