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

Documentary · 2020 · 13 min

EPISODE 1

Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

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.

12 min · Nov 13, 2020
EPISODE 2

Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

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.

13 min · Nov 13, 2020
EPISODE 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 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.

11 min · Nov 13, 2020
EPISODE 4

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All The Lines?

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.

13 min · Nov 13, 2020
EPISODE 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 right under your nose. Director Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.

15 min · Nov 13, 2020
EPISODE 6

Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

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.

13 min · Feb 12, 2021

Information

Released: 2020
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio

English (United Kingdom)

Audio

English (AD, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), and 14 more...

Subtitles

Cantonese (Always On), and 25 more...

Accessibility

: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.