Claydream
The story of a pioneer of American animation, and how he was denied his rightful place.
Claydream
Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Will Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 1980s and '90s, creating such iconic characters as the California Raisins and Domino’s The Noid. But after thirty years of being the unheralded king of clay, Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down.
Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, along with a treasure trove of clips of their work together, CLAYDREAM charts the rise and fall of the Oscar®- and Emmy®-winning Will Vinton Studios. Documentarian Marq Evans brings to life the battle between art and commerce in this affectionate, insightful portrait of an artist who put so much of himself into his craft.
Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, along with a treasure trove of clips of their work together, CLAYDREAM charts the rise and fall of the Oscar®- and Emmy®-winning Will Vinton Studios. Documentarian Marq Evans brings to life the battle between art and commerce in this affectionate, insightful portrait of an artist who put so much of himself into his craft.
Genre
Documentary,
Films & Filmmakers,
Animated
Runtime
96
Language
English
Director
Marq Evans
FEATURED REVIEW
Elizabeth Weitzman, TheWrap
You’ve almost certainly seen work that wouldn’t exist without the efforts of animation pioneer Will Vinton. But it’s just as likely that this is the first time you’ve ever heard his name. Thankfully, director Marq Evans (“The Glamour and the Squalor”) is determined to ensure that it won’t be the ...
Played at
NoHo 7 8.12.22 - 8.18.22
Monica Film Center 8.12.22 - 8.18.22
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