Erik Benson

Alex Woo and Erik Benson, talented writer-directors with a rich background at Pixar, dive into the art of animated storytelling. They share insights on the importance of collaboration and treating animated characters as fully realized beings. Discussion highlights include storyboarding as a crucial rewriting tool and how personal experiences shape family narratives. Alex reflects on the emotional core of their film, influenced by family dynamics, while they both tackle common pitfalls for new animation writers. Their passion for storytelling shines throughout!