The Independent Life with Chris Sonnenburg

What makes a Chief Creative Officer? Tom and Tony reminisce with Pete Docter, long-time animator, Director and now CCO of Pixar Animation Studios. We discuss his early influences, how he stood out even as a CalArts student, and answer some questions you've been wanting to know! 

This week, Tom and Tony sit down with the mysterious and incredibly talented indie animation sensation, XrayAlphaCharlie! Known for her massive online following and unique persona, Xierra (who rarely shows her face!) pulls back the curtain on her creative process. This is a fun, ...  Show more

I am so thrilled to share this podcast episode with you on this most thankful of weeks! Charlie Mackesy, author and illustrator of the lovely, simple, but hugely inspiring book, "The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse" joins me today. An amazingly talented, kind, and insightful ...  Show more

Episode 10 - ANIMATION PART 2 - YONG DUK JHUN & ANDY HARKNESS. Team Deakins is joined by two acclaimed filmmakers, Yong Duk Jhun and Andy Harkness. Masters of their craft, they serve as head of Layout and Head of Lighting respectively. They have worked on such films as Kung Fu Pa ...  Show more

Oscar-winning author and artist Charlie Mackesy opens up like never before - about anxiety, grief, loneliness, and the quiet power of kindness.Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. Charlie is the creator of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Hors ...  Show more

The Writer-Director for the new Netflix stop-motion film, 'Wendell & Wild,' joins Carolyn to recount the making of the film with producer and voice actor Jordan Peele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices