John Lasseter

Academy Award-winning filmmaker and longtime creative leader at Pixar who served as chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; directed films including Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Cars and Cars 2.

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Jul 22, 2011 • 1h 18min

Meet the Filmmaker: John Lasseter (audio)

John Lasseter, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind classics like Toy Story and Cars, dives into the creative journey of Cars 2. He shares how global travels and Formula One inspired the sequel's storyline. Lasseter reflects on Pixar's evolution, emphasizing story over gimmicks and the importance of authentic research. Discussing his role as chief creative officer, he explains balancing leadership with directing. He also teases Brave and Pixar's commitment to innovation, highlighting passion for storytelling in every project.

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