Hayley Morris

Hayley Morris is an award-winning Animation Director specialising in mixed media and stop-motion animation. Using layered textures, handcrafted techniques and inventive storytelling, Hayley can bring any idea to life uniquely and fascinatingly. Her studio practice revolves around experimentation with tactile materials such as paper, fabrics, found objects and natural materials. She is inspired by nature, surrealism, folklore and wandering city streets. She lives with her husband, Randy, who is a printmaker and their two cats, Bowie and Gladys.

Hayley has directed commercials for Samsung, Hewlett Packard, Burt's Bees, Kate Spade, The Detroit Zoo and many others. Her previous credits as an animator and fabricator on commercials include Special K, McDonald’s, Toyota, The New York Times and Cadbury. Hayley also has a passion for creating music videos and has created work for Iron and Wine, Explosions in the Sky, Grammy-award winning violinist Hilary Hahn, and pianist Hauschka.

Fun Facts: Hayley loves Bjork and is a self-confessed plant hoarder. She loves spicy food, too!