Inside Pixar

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cynthia Lusk explains the process of translating a film so that it can be enjoyed around the world.

Marylou Jaso shows us how she creates the culinary treats that help feed the studio's creativity.

Rachelle Federico gives a behind-the-scenes look at being a Production Assistant for Pixar's Soul.

Barney Jones explains the importance of music and its impact on a Pixar film.

Patty Bonfilio takes us on a tour of Pixar's campus and reveals some of it's hidden gems.

Find out the ingredients involved in making a Pixar film.

Learn about the creative process of developing unique Pixar characters from scratch.

Gaze into the craft and impact of camerawork in Pixar films.

Discover the artistry of bringing characters to life through animation.

Get illuminated on the use of light and color and how they evoke emotional connections with viewers.

Find out how Pixar utilizes the passage of time as a tool for emotional storytelling.

Discover what makes famous Pixar villains so good we love to hate them.

Learn how Pixar finds the balance between caricature and realism in their characters.

Test drive the vehicles found in Pixar films, and the important role they play to story.

Uncover how Pixar creates thousands of background characters to create a believable world.