Ceile Prowse was born in Montreal, and grew up in England. She has a Masters from the National Centre for Computer Animation in Bournemouth, U.K. Ceile has worked commercially and independently in animation using traditional cel animation, stop-motion and 3D animation and more recently a mix of 3D and 2D computer animation using photographs. Her films employ a playful approach to issues like addiction, bereavement, Princess Diana and motherhood. Her work has been screened and broadcast internationally. She has been an instructor in Animation at Emily Carr University since 2006 and conducts workshops in animation at a variety of Elementary schools throughout the lower mainland.