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This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.

First Aired

2020-11-13
Last Aired

2021-05-21
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

20
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Disney+

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Season 1

1. Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

Authenticity is essential to creating a film that is believable and relatable. Co-Director Kemp Powers...More

Authenticity 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.Less

13mins 2020-11-13

2. Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

Inspiration isn't instant. Coming up with unique and creative characters takes time and effort. Charac...More

Inspiration 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.Less

14mins 2020-11-13

3. Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

Growing up in a small town in Canada, Steven Hunter never felt like he saw himself represented in cart...More

Growing 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.Less

12mins 2020-11-13

4. Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she dete...More

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.Less

14mins 2020-11-13

5. Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

Inspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been righ...More

Inspiration 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.Less

16mins 2020-11-13

6. Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

Director of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization....More

Director 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.Less

14mins 2021-02-12

7. Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

Marylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day cr...More

Marylou 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.Less

12mins 2021-02-12

8. Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorou...More

As 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.Less

13mins 2021-02-12

9. Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

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

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

15mins 2021-02-12

10. Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

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

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

14mins 2021-02-12

11. Foundations: Recipe for a Movie

How exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and brea...More

How 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.Less

12mins 2021-03-26

12. Foundations: Creating Characters

From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and tra...More

From 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.Less

13mins 2021-03-26

13. Foundations: Through the Lens

Camerawork is just as crucial in animation as it is in live action. Pixar’s layout artists explain the...More

Camerawork 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.Less

13mins 2021-03-26

14. Foundations: Animation and Acting

Animation brings characters to life by making them move, feel, think, and talk. Pixar animators take u...More

Animation 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.Less

14mins 2021-03-26

15. Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion

Light and color are essential in conveying the time of day, creating unique worlds, and even evoking e...More

Light 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.Less

12mins 2021-03-26

16. Unpacked: About Time

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

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

13mins 2021-05-21

17. Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain

From Ernesto de La Cruz to Lotso to Hopper, foes of all shapes and sizes are essential to many of our ...More

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 what makes a good villain?Less

12mins 2021-05-21

18. Unpacked: The Squint Test

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

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

12mins 2021-05-21

19. Unpacked: Inner Drive

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

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

12mins 2021-05-21

20. Unpacked: No Small Roles

Take a deep dive into the art of crowds animation. Each of your favorite Pixar characters live in worl...More

Take 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.Less