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Inside Pixar Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2020 - 2021
Episode 1
Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
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.
Episode 2
Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Deanna Marsigliese discusses character creation process and the artistic detours that come with it.
Episode 3
Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Steven Hunter describes how his past experiences influenced his SparkShorts film, 'Out.'
Episode 4
Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All The Lines?
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Jessica Heidt explains the program she created to improve gender balance in Pixar films.
Episode 5
Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.
Episode 6
Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Cynthia Lusk explains the process of translating a film so that it can be enjoyed around the world.
Episode 7
Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Marylou Jaso shows us how she creates the culinary treats that help feed the studio's creativity.
Episode 8
Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Rachelle Federico gives a behind-the-scenes look at being a Production Assistant for Pixar's Soul.
Episode 9
Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Barney Jones explains the importance of music and its impact on a Pixar film.
Episode 10
Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Patty Bonfilio takes us on a tour of Pixar's campus and reveals some of its hidden gems.
Episode 11
Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Find out the ingredients involved in making a Pixar film.
Episode 12
Foundations: Creating a Character
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Learn about the creative process of developing unique Pixar characters from scratch.
Episode 13
Foundations: Through the Lens
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Gaze into the craft and impact of camerawork in Pixar films.
Episode 14
Foundations: Animation and Acting
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Discover the artistry of bringing characters to life through animation.
Episode 15
Foundations: Color, Light and Emotion
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Get illuminated on the use of light and color and how they evoke emotional connections with viewers.
Episode 16
Unpacked: About Time
Fri, May 21, 2021
Find out how Pixar utilizes the passage of time as a tool for emotional storytelling.
Episode 17
Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
Fri, May 21, 2021
Discover what makes famous Pixar villains so good we love to hate them.
Episode 18
Unpacked: The Squint Test
Fri, May 21, 2021
Learn how Pixar finds the balance between caricature and realism in their characters.
Episode 19
Unpacked: Inner Drive
Fri, May 21, 2021
Test drive the vehicles found in Pixar films, and the important role they play to story.
Episode 20
Unpacked: No Small Roles
Fri, May 21, 2021
Uncover how Pixar creates thousands of background characters to create a believable world.
