This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.
Inspired: kemp powers, writing something real
Inspired: deanna marsigliese, the art of the pivot
Inspired: steven hunter, for that kid
Inspired: jessica heidt, who gets all the lines?
Inspired: dan scanlon, where ideas come from
Portraits: cynthia lusk, director of international production
Portraits: marylou jaso, pastry chef
Portraits: rachelle federico, production assistant
Portraits: barney jones, music editor
Portraits: patty bonfilio, director of facility operations
Foundations: recipe for a movie
Foundations: creating characters
Foundations: through the lens
Foundations: animation and acting
Foundations: color, light, and emotion
Unpacked: about time
Unpacked: everybody loves a villain
Unpacked: the squint test
Unpacked: inner drive
Unpacked: no small roles
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