Louise is a talented self-taught animator and 3D artist with a diverse portfolio. She has contributed to various projects, including the movie “Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms,” several commercials, CPR training videos, video games, and a children’s TV series.
Her passion for animation began in childhood: “I even made my own ‘cartoons’ when I was little, drawing and having my dad record them. I never doubted that I wanted to work in animation when I grew up.”
In the video game world, the sidekick Lou Firemouse must step up as the new hero when Bolt, the original hero, vanishes following the arrival of the powerful villain Darhark.
Darhark can create, alter, and delete at will! Lou, doubting her abilities, embarks on a mission to bring Bolt back to restore order. Along the way, she befriends a human boy from the real world, who harbors his own issues and a dark secret. Lou must learn to believe in herself and become a hero in her own unique way.
“Lou Firemouse” is a vibrant animated TV series combined with a touch of live action, primarily aimed at kids aged 8-12. The series blends elements from “Steven Universe,” “Ratchet and Clank,” and “Ninja Turtles.” It’s fun, witty, and action-packed, yet it also tackles serious topics like mental health. While the primary audience is children, there are plenty of jokes and references for older siblings and adults.
During her time at Filmværksted Viborg (formerly Open Workshop), Louise’s main focus has been writing the synopsis and screenplay for the first two episodes of “Lou Firemouse” and working on her pitch deck,
“It was great for the creative process to stay at Open Workshop. There were few distractions, and everyone was as passionate about their projects as I was. I’ve been working on Lou Firemouse for years, but it was only when I started the scriptwriting course at Open Workshop that I truly found the formula. Having mentors to guide me and peers to collaborate with was incredibly helpful. Open Workshop/TAW is like a ‘magic pocket dimension.’ Once you enter, time moves differently, and you forget about the outside world. ;)”
When she’s not working on “Lou Firemouse,” Louise enjoys knitting and sewing plushies. She’s also an avid gamer, owning around 15 different consoles, including a 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System, and a Dreamcast.
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Firemouse - 3D Animation