Metamorphosis – Learning Lab

Metamorphosis is an immersive short film documenting the life cycle of the Orchard Swallowtail — from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. 

Captured using digital cinema cameras and powerful macro lenses, months of growth and change are compressed into a 5-minute cinematic experience to reveal these delicate creatures as they come to life. 

Metamorphosis unfolds as a meditative observation of the smallest parts of our world, highlighting the beauty and complexity that often goes unseen. 

Filmed by Melbourne-based filmmaker Josef Gatti, with composition and sound design by musician John-Paul James, in collaboration with Museums Victoria and Zoos Victoria. 

Credits

Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Josef Gatti 

Composer, Sound Designer, Mixer: John-Paul James 

Producer: Rob Innes 

Museums Victoria: Ali Sanderson, Maik Fiedel, Richard Pilkington 

Zoos Victoria: Melvin Nathan