Dew Line (2005) Online
"Dew Line" is an abstract tapestry of biomorphic forms that hints at the loss of botanical diversity. The title refers to the shapes created by condensation and to the line of radar stations (Distant Early Warning) built in Alaska, USA during the Cold War. Made with FlashMX. "Priestley's playful eye takes us on a tour through the cycle of life and death as cells split apart, regenerate and dance a microbiological twist." -Sam Green, San Francisco University Festival Awards: Big Muddy Film Festival: First Prize, Fantoche International Animation Festival: Best of the World Program (Switzerland), Hiroshima International Animation Festival: Best of the World Program (Japan), Black Maria Film Festival: Director's Citation.
Dew Line is Priestley's third computer animated film. It was made with Macromedia Flash over a four year period from 2002 to 2006. Her first two computer films were made at California Institute of the Arts in 1985 and 1986.