Michelle Macklem

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    Dancing on the Waves:
    The Layne Beachly Story


    Resilience builds strength, the story of Australian world champion surfer Layne Beachley. This short animation follows Beachley’s journey to becoming the most successful female surfer in history. Full film screening at the Australian Sports Museum, MCG, Melbourne.

    Narrated by Layne Beachley
    Written, Directed and Animated by Isobel Knowles
    Produced by Rathicca Chiandra
    Addition Animation by Rebecca Hayes
    Sound Design by Michelle Macklem
    Music by Lehmann B. Smith
    Narration recorded by Gus Franklin at Electric Dreams
    Commissioned by the MCC

    Watch the trailer here.

    role:
    sound designer

    © Michelle Macklem 2025