Making Memoir of a Snail

Step behind the scenes of stop-motion filmmaking and discover the artistry behind Memoir of a Snail, from Academy Award®-winning writer and director Adam Elliot.

This special display showcases the remarkable handmade sets, props and characters created for the film, offering visitors a rare look at the painstaking craft of Claymation animation. Every element seen on screen was physically built and animated frame by frame — with no CGI used.

Explore miniature recreations of iconic Melbourne locations, view character puppets, and see original hand-drawn storyboards alongside behind-the-scenes footage of the animation team at work. It’s a fascinating experience for film lovers, creative kids, and anyone curious about how animated movies are brought to life.

When
Thu 8 Aug 2024 – Sun 1 Nov 2026
10 am – 5 pm

Where
Gallery 1, Ground Floor
(inside The Story of the Moving Image)
ACMI, Fed Square

Tickets
FREE (drop in)

Behind-the-scenes image from 'Memoir of a Snail'. Courtesy of Arenamedia