Season 1
(2020)
Cast
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real 8.0
November 13, 2020
Authenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers discusses the re…
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot 5.0
November 13, 2020
Inspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Character Designer Dean…
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid 6.0
November 13, 2020
Growing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cartoons and comic bo…
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines? 7.0
November 13, 2020
Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity …
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From 0.0
November 13, 2020
Inspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose…
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production 0.0
February 12, 2021
Director of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translation…
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef 0.0
February 12, 2021
Marylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confec…
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant 0.0
February 12, 2021
As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she consid…
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor 0.0
February 12, 2021
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 0.0
February 12, 2021
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 0.0
March 26, 2021
How exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movi…
Foundations: Creating Characters 0.0
March 26, 2021
From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s…
Foundations: Through the Lens 0.0
March 26, 2021
Camerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the craft behind cam…
Foundations: Animation and Acting 0.0
March 26, 2021
Animation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take us through the art…
Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion 0.0
March 26, 2021
Light and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking emotion. Pixar lig…
Unpacked: About Time 0.0
May 21, 2021
How can the passage of time be utilized as a tool for emotional storytelling?
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain 0.0
May 21, 2021
From Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our favorite Pixar mo…
Unpacked: The Squint Test 0.0
May 21, 2021
Pixar characters strive to strike a balance between realistic and caricatured.
Unpacked: Inner Drive 0.0
May 21, 2021
Beyond the world of Cars, vehicles of all kinds have made their mark throughout Pixar’s films.
Unpacked: No Small Roles 0.0
May 21, 2021
Take a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worlds populated by f…