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.