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2026111 minPGdocumentary

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Interview

2026111 minPGdocumentary

In Patrick Watson's studio, filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski discuss the creation of their Oscar®-winning stop-motion film, featuring insights on 3D-printing and collaboration.

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Channel: NFB

Interview

2026• 111 minPG

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In Patrick Watson's studio, filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski discuss the creation of their Oscar®-winning stop-motion film, featuring insights on 3D-printing and collaboration.

Synopsis

In 2026, filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski engage in a conversation with composer Patrick Watson and artistic director Brigitte Henry about their Oscar®-winning stop-motion film, The Girl Who Cried Pearls. Recorded in Watson's studio, the discussion covers the creative process behind the film, including the use of 3D-printing for miniatures, the collection of materials from the streets of Montreal, and collaboration with renowned actors. The insights reveal the intricate work involved in crafting a contemporary fable.

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