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Chris Landreth: Oscar-Winning Animation Director

Chris Landreth broke out with his Oscar-winning animated short, Ryan. Now he conducts research on facial expressions and body language and helps a brand-new generation of animators make the connection between technical prowess, insight, and artistry. In this interview, he answers question about his current projects, his research, and his next big endeavor: a feature-length animated documentary. Chris also reveals the inauspicious start to his film career (which started with getting fired via fax) and his secret for finding inspiration in the mundane.

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