

Perfectionism and Standing Up for the Story ft. Sintel Director and Pixar Artist Colin Levy
Oct 3, 2024
Colin Levy, the director of the Blender open movie Sintel and a former Pixar artist, shares his journey navigating the animation industry and the hurdles of pursuing his sci-fi series, Skywatch. He discusses the pressures of perfectionism in creativity and how it affects mental health. Colin reflects on the weight of expectations from supporters and the emotional toll of project delays. He emphasizes the value of community and storytelling over technical perfection, offering insights into his personal struggles and growth as a filmmaker.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Embracing Imperfection in Public Speaking
02:36 • 2min
Embracing Imperfection in Creativity
04:32 • 20min
Fulfilling Promises and the Burden of Expectations
24:33 • 2min
The Balance of Perfectionism and Storytelling in Filmmaking
26:24 • 9min
Challenges in 'Sintel' Production
35:22 • 6min
Navigating Creativity and Community in the Blender World
41:51 • 4min