Elyse Kelly

I’m an award-winning director and producer with a passion for human-centered stories. With a background in both animation and traditional documentary filmmaking, I approach my work through a unique lens combining bold, unapologetic animated visuals with mindful nonfiction storytelling.

My work has won awards and been exhibited in festivals worldwide, including Sundance, Tribeca, Annecy, Zagreb, and OIAF. I have directed award-winning campaigns and content for clients such as Netflix, the ACLU, The Atlantic, Sesame Workshop, Sony Music, the United Nations Foundation, and Meow Wolf.

My passion lies in giving a platform and voice to the untold, unexpected, and sometimes taboo stories. In 2022, I founded Neon Zoo with the goal of continuing this work, but on a broader scale that transcends my abilities as an individual. There are more stories to tell, and countless ways to tell them.