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Captain Earthquake [Part 1]

Captain Earthquake is a mixed-media musical cartoon created entirely by one artist. The project blends live action, original music, hand-drawn animation, puppetry, and surreal storytelling into a chaotic fairytale for grownups.

STORY: An orphaned witch finds meaning in life when she's asked to become captain of a group of kid pirates.

Created independently and developed over many years, this piece is a compilation of the first 3 episodes of a series that is still evolving.

  • Lali Wilde
    Director
  • Lali Wilde
    Writer
  • Lali Wilde
    Producer
  • Lali Wilde
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Television, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    fantasy, animation, horror, experimental, surreal, musical
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Youtube
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Lali Wilde

Lali Wilde is a multidisciplinary performance artist, musician, and animator based in Oakland, CA. Her work blurs the lines between ritual, play, and narrative, often pulling from childhood mythology, spiritual symbolism, and underground punk aesthetics. As the creator of Captain Earthquake, she brings a world to life that she’s been building since she was a child—a musical cartoon universe of imaginary friends and cosmic absurdity. Her work has shown in galleries and underground spaces alike, offering audiences an invitation to lose themselves in a world of wonder and return changed.

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Director Statement

I created the world of Laliland as a way to escape—but over time, I realized it was really a way to connect. Now I’m blossoming outward, crafting this universe piece by piece. Captain Earthquake is the beginning.