• Organisation: Arludo

• Target Audience: School Children

• Platforms: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram

Marine Scientist, surfer, sailor and avid freediver Hannah Moloney’s marine biology degree has taken her on quite the epic journey, from the southwest coast of Australia to some of the most tropical destinations in the world. On her journey, she became a steward for the ocean by sharing her knowledge, passion and stories with others. This is where Binkyfilms stepped in. We worked with educational tech company Arludo to bring one of her scientific field study stories to life.

As a scientist that studies manta ray feeding, Hannah understands the age-old adage that what goes in one end must come out the other. In other words, Hannah spends a lot of her field research time diving down to collect manta ray poo and that’s where our story takes place. Reflecting Hannah’s fun and laid-back demeanour, we developed the intro film for an 8-bit game where the player must scoop up manta ray poop before it hits the ground and is lost to science forever. No pressure!

To resonate with our younger audience, we crafted the game in a vibrant retro 8-bit style, evoking a nostalgia for pixelated handheld games. Utilising bright colours and iconic interface elements reminiscent of the classic gaming era, we aimed to create an immersive experience. The culmination is a fun film that not only entertains but also invites viewers to explore the lighter side of scientific research with humour.