Pixar’s Next Leap

The Animashow - Episode 12 - Season 6 Annecy Festival - 2025 Special Edition SUMMARY What happens when a lonely kid becomes the accidental ambassador of Earth? In this new Annecy 2025 special episode of The Animashow, my guests are Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian, co-directors of Pixar’s latest feature “Elio”, joined by producer Mary Alice Drumm and Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer and the visionary behind “Soul”, “Inside Out”, “Up” and “Monsters Inc”.. Together, they explore the artistic and emotional journey of making “Elio”, the challenges of building an intimate story on a cosmic scale, and the themes of identity, difference and courage at its heart. Enjoy the podcast! CHAPTERS 00:00 The Creative Process Behind Elio 02:54 Exploring Themes of Loneliness and Belonging 05:44 Visual Style and Inspirations 08:22 Casting and Character Development 11:10 The Role of Technology in Animation 13:57 Women in Animation and Industry Dynamics THE ANIMASHOW NEWSLETTER 📫 3,500 read our newsletter! Sign up ➡︎ ASK US A QUESTION ❔ We answer questions from you in our newsletter. Submit yours here: hello@theanimashow.com LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: Spotify: Deezer : JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Watch this episode on Youtube 👉 @theanimashow

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This episode is 00:16:21 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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