In this episode, we discuss:
- How Pete Docter chose Pixar over Disney and The Simpsons early in his career
- The iterative story process at Pixar and how it has shaped Elio
- The importance of balancing imaginative worlds with relatable emotional storytelling
- How Pixar greenlights projects by betting on people rather than ideas
- The evolving leadership strategies that support creativity and collaboration
- Why vulnerability is key to character empathy and story resonance
- How emerging filmmakers can use these Pixar principles in their own work
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.
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