Inside Pixar

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

14 min

Script Supervisor Jessica Heidt manages endless lines of dialogue. Through her script access, she detected a disparity in male to female roles, motivating her to create a program to improve gender balance throughout Pixar's films and the greater film industry.

Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

16 min

Inspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.

Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

14 min

Director of International Production Cynthia Lusk takes us into the fascinating world of localization. From translations to graphics to even changes in animation, Cynthia and her team work to make sure that Pixar’s films can connect and resonate to fans and families throughout the world.

Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

12 min

Marylou Jaso has the sweetest job at Pixar - literally. As Pixar's Pastry Chef, she spends each day creating the confections and sweet treats that delight, inspire, and help feed the studio's creativity.

Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

13 min

As Production Assistant on Pixar's Soul, Rachelle Federico hard work might not always be that glamorous, but she considers it an important and essential need in the creation of an animated film.

Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

15 min

As a Music Editor, Barney Jones uses these talents to help shape the storytelling and emotion of a Pixar film.

Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

14 min

No two days are the same for Patty Bonfilio. Join her on a VIP tour of the grounds and all of its hidden gems.

Foundations: Recipe for a Movie

12 min

How exactly are animated films made using computer graphics? Pixar’s creative minds introduce and break down how a movie is made through understandable explanations using metaphors and examples.

Foundations: Creating Characters

13 min

From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists and designers as they break down the process of developing a new character.