The Animashow - Episode 12 - Season 6

Annecy Festival - 2025 Special Edition

SUMMARY

What happens when a lonely kid becomes the accidental ambassador of Earth?

In this new Annecy 2025 special episode of The Animashow, my guests are Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian, co-directors of Pixar’s latest feature “Elio”, joined by producer Mary Alice Drumm and Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer and the visionary behind “Soul”, “Inside Out”, “Up” and “Monsters Inc”.. Together, they explore the artistic and emotional journey of making “Elio”, the challenges of building an intimate story on a cosmic scale, and the themes of identity, difference and courage at its heart.

Enjoy the podcast!

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Creative Process Behind Elio

02:54 Exploring Themes of Loneliness and Belonging

05:44 Visual Style and Inspirations

08:22 Casting and Character Development

11:10 The Role of Technology in Animation

13:57 Women in Animation and Industry Dynamics

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