EP 288 - Guillermo's Pinocchio - Animator - Jan Erik-Maas

Tell us what you though of the episode🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with stop motion animator Jan Erik Maas for a fascinating conversation about his work on Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio directed by Guillermo del Toro.Jan Erik takes us inside the meticulous process of stop motion animation, explaining how characters are brought to life frame by frame and the patience, precision, and teamwork required to create a film like Pinocchio. He shares behind the scenes insights into the animation workflow, the craftsmanship involved in building performances through tiny movements, and the challenges of maintaining emotional continuity across thousands of frames.We also talk about the powerful father and son themes at the heart of the film, which lead Jan Erik to reflect on his own relationship with his father and how personal experiences can shape an artist’s work. Along the way, he shares plenty of fun and candid stories from the production, offering a warm and engaging look into the world of stop motion filmmaking and the passion behind bringing these characters to life.Jan Erik Maas is a stop-motion animator and visual effects artist known for his work in character animation and miniature filmmaking. Over the years he has contributed to a range of animated and hybrid productions, bringing handcrafted movement and expressive performance to stop-motion characters. Maas is respected for his meticulous frame-by-frame approach, combining traditional animation techniques with modern production tools to create detailed and lifelike performances. His work reflects a strong dedication to the craft of practical animation and the storytelling possibilities of stop-motion filmmaking.#stopmotionanimation #stopmotion #pinocchio #guillermodeltorospinocchio #guillermodeltoro  http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdomhttp://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcasthttp://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directedCitizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsuIn Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21Official Website - www.jawadmir.com