Art & Industry – Simon Christen: Pixar Alchemy – Animating Authentic Characters

In this talk, I’ll share my journey and experiences at Pixar, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and culture that shape the studio, along with a glimpse into life on the Pixar campus.
I’ll also walk through my process of bringing scenes to life as a character animator, from first ideas to final performance. I will share stories from productions like Ratatouille, Coco, and Elio, along with lessons learned from balancing craft, technology, and storytelling. A candid look at what it’s really like to animate at Pixar.