The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 385: Karey Kirkpatrick—I Don't Want to Manage People Like Me
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May 14, 2024 
Film writer, director, and producer Karey Kirkpatrick discusses his work ethic, the creative process in animated films, and almost running DreamWorks. They explore the impact of storytelling in animations, emphasizing universal themes like modern-day Aesop's fables. The conversation touches on prioritizing personal joy over traditional success, collaboration in creative projects, and the importance of a supportive core group in the creative process.
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Let Story Lead The Tech
- Write without technical limits first and trust collaborators to find solutions later.
- Let story needs drive technical innovation rather than starting from toolbox constraints.
Animation As Modern Fables
- Modern family films function as contemporary Aesop fables teaching problem-solving and relationships.
- Animated features succeed when they offer archetypal themes both kids and adults can use.
How Hammy's Energy Drink Was Invented
- The 'Hammy energy drink' sequence in Over the Hedge emerged from storyboard gags and physics ideas from co-director Tim Johnson.
- That scene became a standout audience favorite because they let playful ideas evolve in storyboards.