Pete Docter

At Pixar Animation Studios, SparkShorts filmmakers are given six months and minimal resources to assemble a team and create a short animated film. No major rules apply—filmmakers are driven by their need to tell a story and the nimble approach to do so. "A Spark Story" introduces Aphton Corbin and Louis Gonzales, two filmmakers striving to get their uniquely personal SparkShorts visions on screen. Each, teamed with a producer, navigates the emotional rollercoaster of stepping into a leadership role and inspiring their crew. Corbin’s film, “Twenty Something,” required novel approaches to storytelling to convey one character's multiple perspectives—all using hand-drawn animation (a rarity for Pixar). Gonzales’ film, “Nona,” came from an intensely personal place, but that didn’t stop a serious bout of writer's block from nearly derailing the entire production. Produced in collaboration with Pixar, "A Spark Story" comes from Supper Club (“Chef’s Table”) and directors Jason Sterman and Leanne Dare. The documentary will give audiences an exclusive and immersive look at the filmmakers and their short films, while also exploring the creative philosophy that makes Pixar unique. Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn and David Gelb produce.

Discover the home runs (and foul balls) the crew experienced making Pixar's "Win or Lose."

An exploration of how the unique magic of 2D hand-drawn animation led to a boom in the ’80s and ‘90s that was quickly upended by computer technology.

Explore the rich history of the Walt Disney Archives in “Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives.” Legendary producer and host Don Hahn tours rarely seen areas of the department’s vast collections along with beloved Disney locations — including theme parks and the studio lot — through an engaging, historical lens. Each stop on the adventure offers a look at iconic treasures that have played a role in shaping The Walt Disney Company and features members of the Archives team. The film, directed by John Gleim, presents new interviews with Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, Pixar’s Pete Docter, actor and Disney Legend Mark Hamill, and many more.

Two hippie friends who set out to create a first-of-its-kind animation festival in 1977 wind up launching the origin of an entire industry.

Emotions run high when a boy shows up at the front door asking for Riley. Is it a first date? Pixar short featuring the characters from Oscar-winning animation Inside Out.