About
Thiago Calçado is a Brazilian director, animator, and storyteller with a distinguished career in stop-motion animation. He has contributed to Oscar-winning and nominated films such as Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Isle of Dogs, and Kubo and the Two Strings, leaving his mark on some of the most celebrated animated films of recent years. Expanding his creative scope, Thiago has directed and developed original TV series such as Sol em Dó Ré Mi and Ana Bolinha, further establishing himself as a key voice in the animation industry.
Presentation
Through exclusive footage, personal anecdotes, and technical breakdowns, Thiago will dive into the challenges and innovations that bring characters to life frame by frame. He will explore the rigorous demands of animating for high-profile productions, detailing the precision, problem-solving, and creative storytelling required at the highest level. Beyond his work as an animator, he will also discuss the transition to becoming a showrunner—leading a team, overseeing creative direction, and navigating the unique challenges of producing animation in a different industry landscape.
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