The female character who saves Mila was inspired by my grandmother, and created in her image. Her name was Luisa. She was an amazing tailor, and in turn, the character that saves Mila is a tailor by trade. The woman’s house Mila finds shelter in is full of things tailors use – the most important…
Very pleased to share a photo with you all. This is the GREAT Francisco Pacheco, Mila layout supervisor, with his dad Mr. Pacheco that is actively supporting the film by making it possible for his son Francisco to work a couple of days a week on Mila. Thanks to Mr. Pacheco for being such a…
Looking at some 1943 references for a shot we’ll be doing. The bombing of one of the main bridges in Trento was a big event for the city. One of those family stories that I heard many many times growing up. My grandparents house was on the other side of the river so the family…
Found this article very interesting so decided to post it here. Enjoy! http://www.awn.com/blogs/ed-hooks-acting-animators/animators-next-generation
Cinzia Angelini Talks On Cultural Diversity Through AnimationThe Dreamworks/Disney animation veteran talks at the recent TEDxVail.Originally from Italy, Cinzia moved to Los Angeles in 1997 and has ever since worked as a 2D/3D animator and story artist for studios like Dreamworks, Disney Animation Studios, Warner Brothers, Sony Imageworks, Illumination, and CinesiteCinzia. Her work includes “Balto,”…
Just wanted to let everyone know that Filippo Dattola is now Mila crowd Animation supervisor. Filippo has been animating on Mila and also has helped create all the Background cycle animation by supervising the Junior Animators for quite some time. Very deserved promotion! Filippo Dattola has recently worked as a character animator at MPC London…
