Skip to content
Under The Onion Skin podcast artwork

PODCAST · leisure

Under The Onion Skin

by Giulia Martinelli

Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process. Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way. The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration. Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration. https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Oct 12, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. CELEBRATORY Extra Episode

    We hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube! That might just sound like a number on a screen, but to put it into perspective: 1,000 people is 15 full school buses or 5 sold-out cinema halls filled with fellow artists and filmmakers. That blows my mind, and I am so grateful to have you here for the ride.…

    more
  2. Ep.34 Season Two Wrap Up

    This is the Wrap-Up episode of Season 2 of Under the Onion Skin! Find Giulia here: Website: https://giuliamartinelli.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulia_martinelli_x/ Newsletter Creative Crave: https://giuliamartinelli.com/receive-my-newsletter Intro Music: "Backoning" by Telecasted...

  3. Ep.33 Writing Home by Eva Matejovičová

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Writing Home” with Slovak director Eva Matejovičová “Writing Home” by Eva Matejovičová, Digital 2D, 12’’, 2024 // Czech Republic Synopsis: “A small bark beetle girl lives a peaceful life in the forest, until a fire…

    more
  4. Ep.32 Matta and Matto by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Matta and Matto” with Swiss directors Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp “Matta and Matto” by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp, 2D Computer Animation, 10’16'', 2023 // Switzerland Synopsis “In a dystopian world where touch is...

  5. Ep.31 subotopic by Nikki Schuster

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Subotopic” with Austrian director Nikki Schuster “Subotopic” by Nikki Schuster, experimental, 10’’, 2023 // Austria, Germany Synopsis “A dive into a mystical underwater world where reality and utopia meet.” Find out...

  6. Ep.30 Duck by Elie Chapuis

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Duck” with Swiss director Elie Chapuis “Duck” by Elie Chapuis stop-motion animation, 9’’, 2024 // Switzerland, Belgium Synopsis “Vladimir and Olga raise ducks on a small isolated farm in the countryside. They hope for a...

  7. Ep.29 Diva Sicanella by Rachelle Furrer

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Diva Sicanella” with Swiss director Rachelle Ferrer “Diva Sicanella” by Rachelle Ferrer 2D hand-drawn animation, 5’’, 2024 // Switzerland Synopsis “A former diva takes her audience on a tour through the smoky chambers of...

  8. Ep.28 Surface Séance by Michael Heindl

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Surface Séance” by Austrian director Michael Heindl “Surface Séance” by Michael Heindl Stop-motion, 5’, 2024 // Austria Synopsis: “In the black shimmering of the picture, blurry images flash for fractions of a second…

    more
  9. Ep.27 Wander to Wonder by Nina Gantz

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Wander to Wonder” by Nina Gantz “Wander to Wonder” by Nina Gantz Stop-motion, 13’, 2023 // Netherlands – France – Belgium - UK Synopsis: “Mary, Billybud, and Fumbleton are three tiny humans who star in a kids’ TV Series...

  10. Ep.26 Pear Garden by Shadab Shayegan

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Pear Garden” by Iranian director Shadab Shayegan “Pear Garden” by Shadab Shayegan 2D animation, 7’, 2024 // Germany Synopsis “Six-year-old Lily visits her grandmother, who has had a mastectomy and now misses her breasts....

  11. Ep.25 Hello Summer by Martin Smatana and Veronika Zacharová

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film "Hello Summer!” with Slovakian director Martin Smatana "Hello Summer!” by Martin Smatana and Veronika Zacharová Stop motion and 2D hand-drawn animation, 11’’, 2024 // Slovakia, Czech Republic, France Synopsis “Sea, sun,...

  12. Ep.24 Hurikán by Jan Saska

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film "Hurikán" with Czech director Jan Saska and Assistant director & Head of animation Marek Pokorný "Hurikán" by Jan Saska 2D animation, 13’’, 2024 // Czech Republic, France, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Synopsis “Hurikán...

  13. Ep.23 The Meatseller by Margherita Giusti

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with animation collective Muta Animation about their film "The Meatseller". "The Meatseller" by Margherita Giusti 2D animation, 17’’, 2023 // Italy Synopsis “Follows Selinna Ajamikoko, a young Nigerian woman with aspirations of following in…

    more
  14. Ep.22 Yuck by Loïc Espuche

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Loïc Espuche about his film "Beurk". "Beurk" by Loïc Espuche 2D animation, 13 min, 2023 // France Synopsis “Yuck! Couples kissing on the mouth are gross. And the worst is, you can’t miss them: when people are about to kiss, their lips...

  15. Ep.21 The Car that Came Back from the Sea by Jadwiga Kowalska

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Swiss-Polish director Jadwiga Kowalska about her short animated film "The Car That Came Back from the Sea. "The Car That Came Back from the Sea" by Jadwiga Kowalska 3D, 11’, 2023 // Switzerland Synopsis: "Full of exuberance and...

  16. Ep.20 End of Season 1

    That's the end of Season 1! Thanks for sticking with me until now. Here is a wrap-up of the first year of Under the Onion Skin, some takeaways and learnings. Stay in touch with me: Newsletter: https://giuliamartinelli.com/receive-my-newsletter Instagram:...

  17. Ep.19 Rainboy by Barbara Brunner

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Barbara Brunner about her film "Rainboy". "Rainboy" by Barbara Brunner 2D Computer animation, 5', 2023 // Switzerland "A short film about stormy conflicts". Get in contact with Barbara: https://brunnermeyer.ch/ IG:...

  18. Ep.18 Tapir Memories by Pedro Nel Cabrera Vanegas

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Pedro Nel Cabrera Vanegas about his film "Tapir Memories". "Tapir Memories" by Pedro Nel Cabrera Vanegas 2D Computer animation, 9' 20" // 2023 // Switzerland Logline: A tapir mother reveals her tragic story in an embroidery. She suffers…

    more
  19. Ep.17 Dear Me by Suchana Saha

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Suchana Saha about her film "Dear Me" (Priyo Ami). "Dear Me" by Suchana Saha Paint on Glass, 3'40''// 2022 // Produced by Producer- Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, India Logline: "Priyo Ami (Dear Me) is a film about a woman…

    more
  20. Ep.16 Backflip by Nikita Diakur

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Nikita Diakur about his film "Backflip". "Backflip" by Nikita Diakur Experimental machine learning animation short film, 7'// 2022 // Produced by Nikita Diakur and co-produced by Miyu Productions Logline: "Park. Apartment. 6-core...

  21. Ep.15 A Kind Of Testament by Stephen Vuillemin

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with French director Stephen Vuillemin about his film "A Kind Of Testament". "A Kind Of Testament" by Stephen Vuillemin 2D Computer Animation, 16'// 2023 // France Logline: A young woman comes across animations on the Internet that have…

    more
  22. Ep.14 Armat by Élodie Dermange

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Swiss director Élodie Dermange about her film "Armat". "Armat" by Élodie Dermange 2D animation, Celluloid Painting 11'37''// 2022 // Switzerland Logline: Élodie tries to find out more about her family’s Armenian origins. She interviews…

    more
  23. Ep.13 27 by Flora Anna Buda

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Flora Anna Buda about her film "27". "27" by Flora Anna Buda 2D Computer Animation, 12'// 2023 // produced by Miyu and Boddah Logline: Alice lives at her parents’ place at the age of 27 with no private life or a relationship. Her…

    more
  24. Ep.12 Salvation Has No Name by Joseph Wallace

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with British director Joseph Wallace about his film "Salvation Has No Name". "Salvation Has No Name" written and directed by Joseph Wallace Stop Motion, 17'// 2022 // United Kingdom, France, Czech Republic Logline: A troupe of clowns gather…

    more
  25. Ep.11 Tufo by Victoria Musci

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Italian/Scottish director Victoria Musci about her film "Tufo". "Tufo" by Victoria Musci Mixed media, 2D animation on live-action backgrounds with 3D props, 26'// 2023 // Italy, France Logline: “Tufo” is the true story of Ignazio Cutrò…

    more
  26. Ep.10 Luce And The Rock by Britt Raes

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Britt Raes about her film "Luce and The Rock". "Luce and The Rock" Directed and written by Britt Raes 2D Computer Animation, 13'// 2022 // produced by Thuristar, Belgium Logline: Luce and the Rock' is a modern fairytale about a little…

    more
  27. Ep.09 The Miracle by Nienke Deutz

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Nienke Deutz about her film "The Miracle". "The Miracle" by Nienke Deutz Mixed technique, 2D and stop-motion, 15'// 2023 // produced by Lunanime, Keplerfilm & Les Productions de Milou, Belgium, The Netherlands, France Logline: "The...

  28. Ep.08 Letter To A Pig by Tal Kantor

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Tal Kantor about her film "Letter to a Pig". "Letter to a Pig" by Tal Kantor Mix Media Animation, 17'// 2022 // produced by Miyu Production & The Hive Studio Logline: "A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his...

  29. Ep.07 Nun Or Never! by Heta Jäälinoja

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I talk to Heta Jäälinoja about her short film "Nun or Never!". "Nun Or Never!" by Heta Jäälinoja 2D Computer Animation, 11'// 2023 // produced by Böhle Studios, Finland Logline: A nun digs a man up from the ground and loses her grip on everyday life. Can...

  30. Ep.06 From The Main Square by Pedro Harres

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Brazilian director Pedro Harres about his interactive VR experience "From The Main Square". "From The Main Square by Pedro Harres 2D Computer Animation, around 22'// 2021 // Germany Logline: From The Main Square is a compact portrait of...

  31. Ep.05 Tongue by Kaho Yoshida

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Japanese/Canadian director Kaho Yoshida about her film "Tongue". "Tongue" by Kaho Yoshida Mixed media, 2D and stop-motion, 2'// 2022 // Canada Logline: Tired of being talked at by men, a woman takes a sensual trip with unusual friends....

  32. Ep.04 Eeva by Lucija Mrzljak

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Lucija Mrzljak about her film "Eeva". "Eeva" by Lucija Mrzljak, co-directed with Morten Tšinakov 2D Computer Animation, 16'// 2022 // produced by Eesti Joonisfilm and Adriatic Animation, Estonia and Croatia Logline: It's a sad day in…

    more
  33. Ep.03 Sit Down Don't Touch Anything by Frederic Siegel

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I talk to Swiss director Frederic Siegel, about his experimental short "Sit Down Don't Touch Anything". "Sit Down Dont Touch Anything" by Frederic Siegel 2D Computer Animation, 5'20" // 2022 // Switzerland Logline: A face is born out of chaos. It struggles...

  34. Ep.02 Sierra by Sander Joon

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Sander Joon about his film "Sierra". "Sierra" by Sander Joon 3D Computer Animation, 15'// 2022 // Estonia Logline: A father and his son are losing the race. To win, the boy turns himself into a car tire. Sierra looks at toxic masculinity...

  35. Ep.01 The Garbage Man by Laura Gonçalves

    In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Laura Gonçalves about her film "The Garbage Man". "The Garbage Man" by Laura Gonçalves 2D Computer Animation, ANI·DOC, 11'// 2022 // Portugal Logline: The Garbage Man is an animated documentary short, based on interviews I did with my...

  36. Episode Zero - an Introduction

    Welcome to the Episode Zero of Under the Onion Skin! I am Giulia Martinelli, an animation director working and living in Zurich. In this episode, I tell you all about the reasons behind this new project, sharing a little anecdote from Tallinn, which was the beginning of this new adventure....

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process.

Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way. The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration.

Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration.

https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast

HOSTED BY

Giulia Martinelli

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Under The Onion Skin have?

Under The Onion Skin currently has 36 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Under The Onion Skin about?

Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process. Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about...

How often does Under The Onion Skin release new episodes?

Under The Onion Skin has 36 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Under The Onion Skin?

You can listen to Under The Onion Skin on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Under The Onion Skin?

Under The Onion Skin is created and hosted by Giulia Martinelli.
URL copied to clipboard!