In this episode, we delve into Guillermo del Toro's captivating insights from his discussion on the BFI YouTube channel about his latest stop-motion film Pinocchio and the art of animation.

Here's the original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlC9sxUu2l0

Del Toro explores his unique creative process, underscoring the importance of hand-crafted animation and the impact of animator Mark Gustafson’s contributions.

He reflects on themes of imperfection, collaboration, and the influence of his Mexican heritage, which he brings to both Pinocchio and his upcoming project Frankenstein.

A passionate advocate for human-driven art, del Toro presents strong arguments against AI’s role in animation, asserting that:

- AI is largely used by executives to cut costs, not by artists to enhance creativity.

- The human element is what gives art its emotional depth and meaning.

AI threatens essential animation jobs, and removing human hands would diminish the art.

- Misconceptions about “computer animation” lead some to think animation is machine-made, overlooking the artist's role.

- AI should remain a tool controlled by artists, as handing over creative direction to machines reduces art to mere output.

Del Toro emphasizes that art should not be commodified but seen as a human right, and he voices a concern that overreliance on AI may erode our shared humanity by sidelining human creativity in favor of efficiency. This episode sheds light on del Toro’s vision of animation as a deeply personal, human endeavor that should be preserved in an increasingly digital age.

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