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Interviews

Shape Island Shape Island

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.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Shortlist 2023 Interviews Shortlist 2023 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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Shortlist 2023 Interviews

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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Shortlist 2023 Interviews

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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

‘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.’

By Kambole Campbell | 1 month ago

Julián

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.

By Cole Delaney | 1 month ago

Joel Crawford, director of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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.

By Cole Delaney | 1 month ago

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Dumb Bunny & Jackass

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

DGA for Animation Directors

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Wendell & Wild

‘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.”

By Cole Delaney | 3 months ago

The Disney Revolt

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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

The Mill

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.

By Chris Robinson | 5 months ago

Victor and Valentino

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.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Little Demon

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.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

The Sandman, A Dream of a Thousand Cats

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.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Luck

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.

By Cole Delaney | 6 months ago

"Wall-E"

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.

By Cole Delaney | 6 months ago

Tent Sale by Smokescreen

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.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

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