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  • The Decline and Fall of Holly Dew and Walter Melon (2026)
  • Short | Animation, Short
The Decline and Fall of Holly Dew and Walter Melon (2026)
Short | Animation, Short
This poignant drama follows two unlikely souls bound by despair and hope. Holly Dew, a quiet guardian living inside the letter "D" of the iconic Movieland sign, dedicates her life to saving dreamers from leaping into oblivion. Walter Melon...See moreThis poignant drama follows two unlikely souls bound by despair and hope. Holly Dew, a quiet guardian living inside the letter "D" of the iconic Movieland sign, dedicates her life to saving dreamers from leaping into oblivion. Walter Melon, a washed-up actor with a name as ironic as his fate, becomes her most fragile rescue during a storm that mirrors his turmoil. As their bond deepens, Holly discovers her hidden gift for painting, drawing Walter's grief with raw honesty. Her art catches the eye of Hornita-a decadent starlet reigning from her fortress of fame-who thrusts Holly into a world of hollow glamour. Torn between duty and ambition, Holly drifts away, leaving Walter to confront his demons alone. In a heart-stopping climax, Walter climbs the sign once more, ready to fall. Holly races against time. A haunting meditation on fame, failure, and redemption, The Decline and Fall of Holly Dew and Walter Melon asks: what does it mean to truly be seen? Written, animated and produced by Lorin Morgan-Richards. Score by Textbeak and Joshua Kovarik. See less
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Writer
Lorin Morgan Richards (written by)
Composers
Joshua Kovarik (composer) | Textbeak (composer)
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Release date
Apr 18, 2026 (United States)
Awards
6 wins

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4 cast members
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Ayla Glass primary photo
Ayla Glass
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
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Nick Gligor primary photo
Nick Gligor
Walter Melon (voice) Walter Melon (voice)   See fewer
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Abby L. Hendricks primary photo
Abby L. Hendricks
Holly Dew (voice) Holly Dew (voice)   See fewer
Anna Key (2024)
Nana Grace primary photo
Nana Grace
Hornita (voice) Hornita (voice)   See fewer
Poor Poor Eldon (2025)
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