Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs: Behind the Scenes of Stop-Motion
Wes Anderson's new stop-motion film Isle of Dogs (L'isola dei cani) is set for Italian release on May 2. The production involved 27 animators and 10 assistants. In a behind-the-scenes video, Anderson and his team discuss the techniques and challenges of stop-motion animation, such as puppets' inability to smile. Anderson humorously notes that after two and a half years of work, one confronts such limitations but always finds ways around them. The video aims to reveal the magic behind the filmmaking process.
Key facts
- 27 animators and 10 assistants worked on Isle of Dogs.
- The film is a stop-motion animated feature by Wes Anderson.
- Italian release date: May 2.
- A behind-the-scenes video explains the techniques and difficulties.
- Anderson jokes about puppets not being able to smile.
- The project took about two and a half years.
- The video is published by Artribune.
- Valentina Tanni is mentioned as an art historian and curator.
Entities
Artists
- Wes Anderson
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- Artribune
- Politecnico di Milano
- NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Locations
- Italy