Claydream (2022)
A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.
Director: Marq Evans
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Will Vinton as Self (archive footage) |
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Bill Plympton as Self |
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Peter Lord as Self |
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Craig Bartlett as Self |
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Jerry Beck as Self |
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Hal Hickel as Self |
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Michele Mariana as Self |
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Chuck Duke as Self |
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Webster Colcord as Self |
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Chris Ohlgren as Self |
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Susan Shadburne as Self |
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Melissa Mitchell as Self |
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Marilyn Zornado as Self |
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William Fiesterman as Self |
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Michael Jackson as Self (archive footage) |
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Travis Knight as Self (archive footage) |
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Phil Knight as Self (archive footage) |
| Directing | Marq Evans | Director |
| Writing | Marq Evans | Story |
| Writing | Tamir Ardon | Story |