Lava

Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, LAVA is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.

Uku, Lele

Premiered at the Hiroshima International Animation Festival in Japan. To be released with the theatrical feature film Inside Out.

Director Murphy told the LA Times:

This whole story has been an exercise in contrast. Volcanoes are so destructive, but they're so creative. They're so powerful in their eruptions but they're so peaceful. I thought it would be so cool to fall in love with a place who's also a character. I wanted to make Uku appealing and likable but also look like he's been carved out of lava flows.