The Underwater Melon Man

About This Movie

So, 'The Underwater Melon Man' is this quirky animated short that really stands out for its bizarre charm. It’s like a crazy patchwork of surreal songs, with twenty-five of them packed into just about twenty-five minutes. The animation is really vibrant, and the characters... well, you’ve got some oddballs in there. The music is a real treat too, with a lineup of Kiwi artists you wouldn't usually expect to see together. Each segment feels like it’s got its own little world, and the rhymes? They’re all over the place, but in a way that somehow makes sense. The pacing is pretty frenetic, which just adds to the overall sense of delightful madness. It’s a unique gem for sure.

Quirky animation styleSurreal musical numbersCollaborations from notable NZ artists