Experiencing Interruptions?

Deconstructing Nemo

A holiday weekend, a deadline, and two reluctant parents leads to a comic reimagining of a scene from Nemo. Can true art exist under parental supervision? Student filmmaker Rachel O’Kelley uses a deadline to get creative with this high koala-ty comedy. This five-minute short is a story of procrastination, a tortured artist, and koala onesies.

  • Rachel O'Kelley
    Director
  • Rachel O'Kelley
    Writer
  • Rachel O'Kelley
    Producer
  • Harri James
    Key Cast
  • Brian O'Kelley
    Key Cast
  • Macey O'Kelley
    Key Cast
  • Jordan O'Kelley
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of California, San Diego
Director Biography - Rachel O'Kelley

Rachel O'Kelley is an artist, producer, 2e advocate, filmmaker, and media student at UCSD. She has produced projects such as the award-winning feature documentary O’Kelley Legends: 2e Behind the Scenes and has created and worked on several short films, pursuing her love of film. Most recently she created the short film "Deconstructing Nemo". In the past, she has interned with Autism Career Pathways and is currently interning with the non-profit Ballet for All Kids. Rachel is also The O’Kelley Lab’s outreach, design, and social media director.

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