Scene Breakdown: The Creative Process Behind Apple’s Stop-Motion Series ‘Shape Island’
Director Drew Hodges talked us through a scene from the series and explained the craft and creative concepts behind the show’s stop-motion production process.
Interviews
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How Each Film Founds Its Visual Style
The fifteen shortlisted filmmakers for the Best Animated Short Academy Award talk about the visual development of their films.
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: What Each Filmmaker Learned Making Their Shorts
The second in our three-part interview series with the shortlisted filmmakers for the Best Animated Short Academy Award.
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: What Inspired The 15 Stories
The first in a three-part interview series with the shortlisted filmmakers for the Best Animated Short Academy Award.
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Puppeteer Basil Twist On Bringing The Magic Of Miyazaki To The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage
Go behind the scenes with puppeteer Basil Twist as he discusses working on the theater adaptation of ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’
Cartoon Saloon’s Louise Bagnall Shares First Details On Her Debut Feature ‘Julián’
Adapted from the book “Julián Is a Mermaid,” the film will feature hand-drawn animation and a bit of magic.
Joel Crawford On How ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Explores New Territory, Both Aesthetic And Emotional
“This is a story about mortality,” says director Joel Crawford of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” a sequel that pushes beyond the original film.
‘Pinocchio’ Director Guillermo Del Toro On The Boundaries North American Animation Should Be Pushing (Video Interview)
North American animation shouldn’t be afraid to touch on themes that are adult in depth and concern.
‘Eek! The Cat’ Co-Creator Bill Kopp Ditched The Studios To Make His Own Series ‘Dumb Bunny & Jackass’ (Exclusive)
“I know how to do every job in animation, so I’m gonna just sit down and do this,” Kopp says of his decision to go indie.
‘Directing Is Directing, No Matter The Medium’: A Call For DGA Coverage Of Animation Directors
Animation and live-action director Clay Kaytis believes it’s time for all directors to be covered by the Directors Guild of America.
From Picasso To Sonny Rollins: Pablo Lobato On Designing The Characters Of ‘Wendell & Wild’ (Exclusive Artwork)
Illustrator Pablo Lobato, who had never worked in animation prior to this film, had to both learn – and unlearn – craft and skills to design characters for stop motion.
‘Wendell & Wild’ Director Henry Selick On Embracing The Imperfection Of Stop Motion (Video Interview)
“I wanted to have evidence of [stop motion’s imperfections],” says Selick. “I think the audience needs to work a little bit to make the magic real, but then the movie means more to them.”
In ‘The Disney Revolt,’ Jake Friedman Reveals How Walt Disney’s Animators Rebelled Against The Studio (Video Interview)
The Disney workers’ strike of 1941 changed animation forever, and Friedman’s book tells the whole story for the first time.
Making Bread With Alex Boya: How The Canadian Artist Is Worldbuilding In Reverse With ‘The Mill’
Using Giphy, Boya is baking up an expanded universe called ‘The Mill’ to generate interest in a short film and/or series.
Diego Molano On ‘Victor & Valentino’ Cliffhanger Finale And HBO Max Removing Show
In a wide-ranging interview, ‘Victor and Valentino’ creator Diego Molano remains upbeat about the future of his series.
Animating Horror: Series Creators Discuss The Aesthetic Ground Rules Of FX’s ‘Little Demon’
To strike a balance between comedy, horror, and drama, the show’s creators worked hard to keep the series grounds.
Director Hisko Hulsing Discusses Netflix’s Bonus Animated ‘Sandman’ Installment, ‘A Dream Of A Thousand Cats’
Hulsing discusses how he got the gig, working without a character designer, and why 30 naked people sang to him on his 50th birthday.
As ‘Luck’ Would Have It: A Chat With Peggy Holmes (Video Interview)
‘Luck’ director Peggy Holmes discusses the process of creating and developing Skydance Animation’s first animated feature.
How A ‘Warrior Mentality’ Fuels The Spirit Of Pixar Film Editing (Video Interview)
Talking Editing With ‘Making The Cut At Pixar’ Authors Bill Kinder And Bobbie O’Steen.
Black-Owned Studio Smokescreen Launches In L.A., Watch Their First Short Here
Founder Kris Wimberly discusses the new studio, meant to be a gateway into the industry for artists from marginalized communities.
