Seaborn

Alexa Gamboa Alcocer

Exhibition

See it On Campus: Level 1

Film Logline: Marnie, a young girl, struggles with her identity as a Mer-person (seaborn) as well as with her relationship with her mother; together, they overcome these issues as they explore the ocean around them and remember stories from the past. 

Title:  Seaborn 

Director: Alexa Gamboa Alcocer 

Completion Date: April 2026 

Country of production: Canada 

Duration/TRT:  6m 45s 

Media: 2D Digital animation 

Language:  English / some Spanish 

Film genre: fantasy, environmental, family

PRE-PRODUCTION

from character design storyboards and background art developed in the first semester of the working year.

With careful dedication to staying consistent with the area the film is based on, and creating a sense of world-building via shape language and color.

Screening formats

Movie formats: Quicktime

Compression: Apple Pro Res

Frame ratio: Widescreen 16:9 

Frame Rate:  24 

Screen Resolution: HD

Audio: Stereo 48kHz, 24-bit

Director Statement:

This film allowed me to blend two of my greatest passions, storytelling in animation and my love for the ocean, Seaborn is an expression of the way that personal stories can still exist in fantasy settings, and be used to reflect on reality and the issues in our own world, All in in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by younger audiences. From a young age I’ve been deeply fascinated by the ocean and the life that resides in it, my goal is to raise awareness about its protection and beauty while conveying a heartwarming story about a mother and daughter and their relationship to each other and the natural world. 

Watch the film here!

Gamboa_A_Film_Seaborn.mov

Contact me!

Alexa Gamboa Alcocer

Alexa Gamboa is a Mexican artist based in Vancouver, whose focus is in 2D animation, illustration, and storytelling. In her work, she aims to have a fun, creative approach to bringing stories to life in a way that feels warm and inviting, creating vibrant settings made for young audiences. She also aims to include cultural and environmental topics in her stories, as these are things that strongly resonate with her and her upbringing.

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