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S07E01: Nick Park: Crafting Icons
What inspires a creative genius to transform the
mundane into the magical? Join us as we uncover the
origins of a celebrated animator whose journey began in
the gritty yet charming landscape of Preston. With stories
that intertwine personal history with artistic evolution,
Nick Park shares how a childhood steeped in creativity led
to a lifelong passion for animation. Drawing from a
tapestry of early experiences, including the influence of
a photographer father and tailor mother, we explore the
whimsical elements that define iconic works like Wallace
and Gromit.
Our conversation traverses the early days of stop-motion
magic, fueled by an adventurous spirit and family support. At
the heart of Nick’s creative journey are beloved projects
like A Grand Day Out and Creature
Comforts, which garnered acclaim even before the age of
social media virality. We celebrate the slow crescendo of
Wallace and Gromit's cultural impact, revealing how these
characters came to embody the quintessential charm of British
animation.
We also pull back the curtain on the collaborative artistry
that breathes life into these timeless characters. This
conversation is a heartfelt homage to the enduring legacy of
Wallace and Gromit, a testament to Nick’s inventive
craftsmanship, and a warm tribute to the personal influences
that continue to inspire.
Episode Links:
Film
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Host: Marina Antunes
Opening & Closing Credits by: Michael Edlund
Produced & Edited by: Joshua Peterman
©2025 Spark CG Society · All Rights Reserved.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TERABYTE: Creative BC.
MEGABYTE: Animal Logic · Capilano University · Netflix.
KILOBYTE: Bardel Entertainment · Industrial Light & Magic · Sony Pictures Imageworks · The Little Dev Shop · WildBrain Studios.
BYTE: Cinesite · DigiBC · Vancouver Film School · Wētā FX.
PARTNERS: ACM SIGGRAPH · SIGGRAPH Asia · INFilm.
ORGANIZERS: Spark CG Society · Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH.
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By The Spark podcast is a production of the Spark Computer Graphics Society.What inspires a creative genius to transform the
mundane into the magical? Join us as we uncover the
origins of a celebrated animator whose journey began in
the gritty yet charming landscape of Preston. With stories
that intertwine personal history with artistic evolution,
Nick Park shares how a childhood steeped in creativity led
to a lifelong passion for animation. Drawing from a
tapestry of early experiences, including the influence of
a photographer father and tailor mother, we explore the
whimsical elements that define iconic works like Wallace
and Gromit.
Our conversation traverses the early days of stop-motion
magic, fueled by an adventurous spirit and family support. At
the heart of Nick’s creative journey are beloved projects
like A Grand Day Out and Creature
Comforts, which garnered acclaim even before the age of
social media virality. We celebrate the slow crescendo of
Wallace and Gromit's cultural impact, revealing how these
characters came to embody the quintessential charm of British
animation.
We also pull back the curtain on the collaborative artistry
that breathes life into these timeless characters. This
conversation is a heartfelt homage to the enduring legacy of
Wallace and Gromit, a testament to Nick’s inventive
craftsmanship, and a warm tribute to the personal influences
that continue to inspire.
Episode Links:
Film
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Host: Marina Antunes
Opening & Closing Credits by: Michael Edlund
Produced & Edited by: Joshua Peterman
©2025 Spark CG Society · All Rights Reserved.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TERABYTE: Creative BC.
MEGABYTE: Animal Logic · Capilano University · Netflix.
KILOBYTE: Bardel Entertainment · Industrial Light & Magic · Sony Pictures Imageworks · The Little Dev Shop · WildBrain Studios.
BYTE: Cinesite · DigiBC · Vancouver Film School · Wētā FX.
PARTNERS: ACM SIGGRAPH · SIGGRAPH Asia · INFilm.
ORGANIZERS: Spark CG Society · Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH.
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