Laniakea the creature (in super 8 Ektachrome) (2026)
Director: Daniel Hardy
Cast: Daniel Hardy
In a whirlwind of whimsy and wonder, Laniakea—a delightfully absurd and endearing being—has no clue what species she might be, or whether she even exists at all. Guided by Glaucous, Joy, and the curiously named Miss Mousey Mouse Church Mouse the Mouse, she embarks on a vibrant journey. Shot on luminous Kodak Ektachrome Super 8 film, the adventure showcases Ohio’s breathtaking landscapes, all set to a hypnotic, brainwave-twisting synthesizer score. DESTROY ALL LEAFBLOWERS.
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Laniakea the creature (in super 8 Ektachrome) is a 2026 experimental short by Daniel Hardy about a strange and lovable creature named Laniakea who is unsure what kind of creature she is or whether she is even real. She encounters Glaucous, Joy, and Miss Mousey Mouse Church Mouse as she searches for some understanding of herself.
The film is as much a celebration of handmade analog image-making as it is a fantasy character piece. Hardy shot it on Super 8 Ektachrome film and combines Ohio landscapes with a swirling synthesizer-based soundtrack.
- Daniel Hardy directed the film.
- The project was shot on Super 8 Kodak Ektachrome.
- The story features Laniakea, Glaucous, Joy, and Miss Mousey Mouse Church Mouse.
- The visual setting draws on the nature of Ohio.
- The soundtrack uses a brainwave-inspired synthesizer aesthetic.