John Lasseter: Meet the Filmmaker
Apple Inc.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Lasseter discusses the making of Cars 2. John has been the creative leader of Pixar since its inception and is chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. The release of Cars 2, Pixar’s 12th full-length animated feature, coincides with the 25th anniversary of the celebrated studio. Moderated by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London.
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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.
