Synopsis
This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.
Episodes
Season 11
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something RealAuthenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the real-life experiences that led him to propose a simple, yet pivotal scene in Soul.13m2
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the PivotInspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigliese takes us through the process of character creation and the artistic detours that often come with it.14m3
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That KidGrowing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After getting the opportunity to direct a Pixar SparkShort, Steven was inspired by his own life to create 'Out,' a unique and vulnerable story he wished he saw in his youth.12m4
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female roles, motivating her to create a program to improve gender balance throughout Pixar's films and the greater film industry.14m5
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come FromInspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.16m6
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International ProductionDirector of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphics to even changes in animation, Cynthia and her team work to make sure that Pixar’s films can connect and resonate to fans and families throughout the world.14m7
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry ChefMarylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and sweet treats that delight, inspire, and help feed the studio's creativity.12m8
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production AssistantAs Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important and essential need in the creation of an animated film.13m9
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music EditorAs a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.15m10
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility OperationsNo two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.14m11
Foundations: Recipe for a MovieHow exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made through understandable explanations using metaphors and examples.12m12
Foundations: Creating CharactersFrom cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists and designers as they break down the process of developing a new character.13m13
Foundations: Through the LensCamerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind camera and staging, showcasing how camera positioning enhances emotion within a story.13m14
Foundations: Animation and ActingAnimation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the artistry of how they breathe life into characters authentically and explain the importance of acting (and eyebrows) in their craft.14m15
Foundations: Color, Light, and EmotionLight and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lighting directors and artists reveal how they illuminate a scene and how they utilize light and color for everything from terrifying twists to signature Pixar tearjerkers.12m16
Unpacked: About TimeHow can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?13m17
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a VillainFrom Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our favorite Pixar movies. But what makes a good villain?12m18
Unpacked: The Squint TestPixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.12m19
Unpacked: Inner DriveBeyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.12m20
Unpacked: No Small RolesTake a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by fellow fish, cars, toys, and humans, but creating thousands of these fully animated background characters is no easy feat.10m
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something RealAuthenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the real-life experiences that led him to propose a simple, yet pivotal scene in Soul.13m2Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the PivotInspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigliese takes us through the process of character creation and the artistic detours that often come with it.14m3Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That KidGrowing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After getting the opportunity to direct a Pixar SparkShort, Steven was inspired by his own life to create 'Out,' a unique and vulnerable story he wished he saw in his youth.12m4Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female roles, motivating her to create a program to improve gender balance throughout Pixar's films and the greater film industry.14m5Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come FromInspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.16m6Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International ProductionDirector of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphics to even changes in animation, Cynthia and her team work to make sure that Pixar’s films can connect and resonate to fans and families throughout the world.14m7Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry ChefMarylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and sweet treats that delight, inspire, and help feed the studio's creativity.12m8Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production AssistantAs Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important and essential need in the creation of an animated film.13m9Portraits: Barney Jones, Music EditorAs a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.15m10Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility OperationsNo two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.14m11Foundations: Recipe for a MovieHow exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made through understandable explanations using metaphors and examples.12m12Foundations: Creating CharactersFrom cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists and designers as they break down the process of developing a new character.13m13Foundations: Through the LensCamerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind camera and staging, showcasing how camera positioning enhances emotion within a story.13m14Foundations: Animation and ActingAnimation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the artistry of how they breathe life into characters authentically and explain the importance of acting (and eyebrows) in their craft.14m15Foundations: Color, Light, and EmotionLight and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lighting directors and artists reveal how they illuminate a scene and how they utilize light and color for everything from terrifying twists to signature Pixar tearjerkers.12m16Unpacked: About TimeHow can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?13m17Unpacked: Everybody Loves a VillainFrom Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our favorite Pixar movies. But what makes a good villain?12m18Unpacked: The Squint TestPixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.12m19Unpacked: Inner DriveBeyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.12m20Unpacked: No Small RolesTake a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by fellow fish, cars, toys, and humans, but creating thousands of these fully animated background characters is no easy feat.10mCast
