Season 1 (2020)

Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
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November 13, 2020 • 13m

Authenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the real-life exp...Read more

Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
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November 13, 2020 • 14m

Inspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Deanna Marsigli...Read more

Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
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November 13, 2020 • 12m

Growing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic books. After ...Read more

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
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November 13, 2020 • 14m

Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to ...Read more

Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
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November 13, 2020 • 16m

Inspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director ...Read more

Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
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February 12, 2021 • 14m

Director of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphi...Read more

Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
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February 12, 2021 • 12m

Marylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and s...Read more

Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
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February 12, 2021 • 13m

As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an i...Read more

Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
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February 12, 2021 • 15m

As a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.

Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
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February 12, 2021 • 14m

No two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.

Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
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March 26, 2021 • 12m

How exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made t...Read more

Foundations: Creating Characters
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March 26, 2021 • 13m

From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character ...Read more

Foundations: Through the Lens
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March 26, 2021 • 13m

Camerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind camera and sta...Read more

Foundations: Animation and Acting
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March 26, 2021 • 14m

Animation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the artistry of ho...Read more

Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
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March 26, 2021 • 12m

Light and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lighting direc...Read more

Unpacked: About Time
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May 21, 2021 • 13m

How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?

Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
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May 21, 2021 • 12m

From Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our favorite Pixar movies. But w...Read more

Unpacked: The Squint Test
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May 21, 2021 • 12m

Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.

Unpacked: Inner Drive
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May 21, 2021 • 12m

Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.

Unpacked: No Small Roles
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May 21, 2021 • 10m

Take a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by fellow fish,...Read more