collider.com: This past weekend, on Sunday during the Telluride Film Festival, Laika President and CEO Travis Knight sat down for a discussion with cinematographer and six-time Oscar nominee Caleb Deschanel and film expert Dave Karger to talk about Wildwood, the next stop-motion animated film from Laika.
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I loved this article! Personally, I love Laika studios - over the years, they’ve cultivated such a distinctive style, both in their visuals and their storylines, and I would consider a lot of their films to be must-see animated features. They’re considered one of the most well-known and respected animation studios, and I think a lot of that praise comes from their dedication to their art. Stop motion animation can take years to do, and requires massive amounts of effort, skill, and patience; Laika’s commitment, both towards the animation style and the quality of their stories, is incredibly inspiring. They manage to tell heartwarming stories, many of which have become incredibly successful, and they do it all with a sense of love and dedication that’s palpable through the screen. The strength of their artistic vision, especially in our new world of AI slop and constant content, is impressive, and I can’t wait to see Wildwood when it comes out!
Laika's commitment to traditional filmmaking techniques makes a lot of sense when you understand the production company's reason for existing. Travis Knight, the CEO and president is the son of Nike’s cofounder Phil Knight. Phil Knight also owns the company. When you realize that the reason the studio exists is because Travis Knight is an animator and wants to make films, not to turn a profit, then why would they ever compromise their methods? They don’t have to worry about money when they exist as a passion project. It’s really cool to me that Laika exists in this way, it reminds me of how in the renaissance artists would be sponsored to create art and would have all of their monetary needs taken care of, similarly Laika doesn’t have to worry about money because they exist as a passion project. It’s also refreshing to know that there are companies out there committed to their principles.
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