Interesting Article on The Making and Future Of Pixar Shorts

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Newton, Reher and Wellins Talk Disney and Pixar Shorts

@Animation World Network

When most people think Walt Disney Animation or Pixar, their minds quickly jump to their favorite animated features. Even though animated shorts may not be first and foremost on people’s minds, they continue to thrive at both studios, produced within an artistic and creative incubator where ideas are hatched and nurtured alongside new production methodologies, problem solving techniques and artistic development. The production of animated shorts is a strategic commitment, a crucial part of feature film development for years to come.

At this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival, I was able to sit down and talk with Teddy Newton, director of Pixar’s latest short, Day & Night, Kevin Reher, the film’s producer and one of the key development executives for all Pixar shorts, as well as Dean Wellins, director of Disney’s latest short, Tick Tock Tale. We spoke at length about their own experiences developing their respective films, the role of shorts at both Disney and Pixar, how shorts get made and what value they bring to each organization.

In related news: Toy Story 3 Screenwriter Michael Arndt has a new job

I can’t believe either of these haven’t showed up here yet. I know you guys will just love the first article. It’s quite long and very insightful.

The second one I feel you’ll just be rather ‘eh’ about. But I figured it was worth a mention.