Inside Pixar

Inspiration can be hard to come by. Sometimes it takes years to find, while other times it's been right under your nose. Director Dan Scanlon takes us on a personal journey of inspiration that led to his film, Onward.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real

Episode 2

Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot

Episode 3

Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid

Episode 4

Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?

Episode 5

Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From

Episode 6

Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production

Episode 7

Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef

Episode 8

Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant

Episode 9

Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor

Episode 10

Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations

Episode 11

Foundations: Recipe for a Movie

Episode 12

Foundations: Creating Characters

Episode 13

Foundations: Through the Lens

Episode 14

Foundations: Animation and Acting

Episode 15

Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion

Episode 16

Unpacked: About Time

Episode 17

Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain

Episode 18

Unpacked: The Squint Test

Episode 19

Unpacked: Inner Drive

Episode 20

Unpacked: No Small Roles