Pencils vs. Pixels

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Pencils vs. Pixels

2023,

1h 12m,

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Pencils vs. Pixels is a celebration of the unique magic of 2D hand-drawn animation and an exploration of how the Disney Renaissance of the late 1980s and early 1990s led to an animation boom that was quickly upended by the computer animation revolution that followed. Narrated by Ming-Na Wen, PENCILS VS PIXELS features many of the legendary artists who brought these now-classic films to life as they guide us through the last few decades of animation and into the future that's yet to come.

Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Jul 13, 2023

3.5/5

Provides an incredible viewpoint from the artist's side of the wonder of American animation and its rich legacy.

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Sabrina McFarland

Common Sense Media

Nov 14, 2023

4/5

The personal anecdotes shared in Pencils Vs Pixels may inspire the launch of future careers in the art form.

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Tessa Smith

Mama's Geeky

Oct 9, 2023

A love letter to animation, this documentary tells the journey from 2D animation to 3D animation, while keeping the hope alive that 2D will return to the forefront once again. It is sure to never completely favor one style over the other.

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Tania Lamb

Lola Lambchops

Oct 2, 2023

Pencils vs. Pixels is a celebration of animation. It's pure magic - whether by pencil or computer - and keeps the dreams alive for this next generation of animators.

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Norman Gidney

HorrorBuzz

Aug 20, 2023

Essential viewing for any fan of animation. I would even say that film buffs would do well to take this one in.

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Josiah Teal

Film Threat

Aug 2, 2023

8.5/10

At the narrative’s core sits a sense of wonder synonymous with animation.

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Phil Earnest

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Pencils vs. Pixels is a celebration of the unique magic of 2D hand-drawn animation and an exploration of how the Disney Renaissance of the late 1980s and early 1990s led to an animation boom that was quickly upended by the computer animation revolution that followed. Narrated by Ming-Na Wen, PENCILS VS PIXELS features many of the legendary artists who brought these now-classic films to life as they guide us through the last few decades of animation and into the future that's yet to come.

Director: Bay Dariz, Phil Earnest
Producer: Tom Bancroft, Bay Dariz
Screenwriter: Bay Dariz
Distributor: Strike Back Studios
Production Co: Hideout Pictures, Minutehand Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2023
Runtime: 1h 12m

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