The Animator's Eye

Acknowledgements

I’ve been bringing things to life with animation for a long time and have learned from so many people in so many ways that it’s hard to decide, let alone remember, who to thank. Instead of naming names, I’d like to share a story about the film Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close. It’s the story of a boy who loses his father during the 9-11 tragedy. In order to process his grief, he goes on a journey, meeting hundreds of people, sharing his story with them and theirs with him. Without spoiling the movie, there’s a simple close-up shot of a chain that symbolizes all of the interconnected stories that hold our lives together. We’re supported by the interconnected stories of countless people, some of whom we may not even appreciate ...