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.
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.
The fifteen shortlisted filmmakers for the Best Animated Short Academy Award talk about the visual development of their films.
The second in our three-part interview series with the shortlisted filmmakers for the Best Animated Short Academy Award.
The first in a three-part interview series with the shortlisted filmmakers for the Best Animated Short Academy Award.
Go behind the scenes with puppeteer Basil Twist as he discusses working on the theater adaptation of ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’
Adapted from the book “Julián Is a Mermaid,” the film will feature hand-drawn animation and a bit of magic.
“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.
North American animation shouldn’t be afraid to touch on themes that are adult in depth and concern.
“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.
Animation and live-action director Clay Kaytis believes it’s time for all directors to be covered by the Directors Guild of America.
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.
“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.”
The Disney workers’ strike of 1941 changed animation forever, and Friedman’s book tells the whole story for the first time.
Using Giphy, Boya is baking up an expanded universe called ‘The Mill’ to generate interest in a short film and/or series.
In a wide-ranging interview, ‘Victor and Valentino’ creator Diego Molano remains upbeat about the future of his series.
To strike a balance between comedy, horror, and drama, the show’s creators worked hard to keep the series grounds.
Hulsing discusses how he got the gig, working without a character designer, and why 30 naked people sang to him on his 50th birthday.
‘Luck’ director Peggy Holmes discusses the process of creating and developing Skydance Animation’s first animated feature.
Talking Editing With ‘Making The Cut At Pixar’ Authors Bill Kinder And Bobbie O’Steen.
Founder Kris Wimberly discusses the new studio, meant to be a gateway into the industry for artists from marginalized communities.