Pete Docter, the brilliant mind behind Monsters, Inc., Up and the upcoming, Inside Out participated in a live question and answer session on Twitter this afternoon following the release of the first Inside Out full-length trailer. Pete answered questions ranging from the emotions in Inside Out to general questions about Pixar's studios and working with some amazing vocal talent. Be sure to read below for our summary of the 45-minute session.
Question (Q) Inside Out is all about emotions personified. Which emotion did you have the most fun bringing to life?
Pete Docter's Response (PD) - Anger. Wait, what does that say about me? Actually it's likely because Lewis Black was so great for the role.
(Q) How did you come up with the main character Riley, and all the emotions in her head? (PD) We did lots of research & talked to psychologists to find what emotions science has identified. (Actually there are more than 5, but we wanted to keep it simple for the film.) For Riley we looked at our daughters & their friends. People think we make this stuff up. Most is real life!
(Q) What is your biggest challenge when directing an animated film?
(PD) For this one, this world is completely new and made up — It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. To go in the mind, we couldn't look to toy stores or universities or Scotland to make sure we got it right
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(Q) What movie inspired you to choose filmmaking as a career?
(PD) Dumbo. Cinderella. Ichabod Crane. Classic Disney Features & the Warner Brothers shorts. Can't beat 'em.
(Q) @drawntothemagic: We've heard Riley's parents minds look different inside. What's yours look like?
(PD) Mine are better looking than I look on the outside.
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