Dave Holstein

Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein discuss their experience co-writing Inside Out 2, touching on the challenges of writing for animation at Pixar and the personal journey writers undertake. They explore character development, dramedy in TV shows, and the concept of a show's engine in television writing. The episode also announces the launch of TSL workshops to support and inspire writers.

Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein, writers behind Pixar's smash hit Inside Out 2, delve into the film's journey and its importance in theatrical releases over streaming. They discuss the creative evolution of characters as Riley enters her teenage years and how Pixar’s culture has shifted post-John Lasseter. The duo reflects on the challenges of animating emotional resonance in modern storytelling and the growing focus on diversity and AI's role in creative processes. Their insights illuminate the ever-changing landscape of animated films.