Pencils vs Pixels
“Animating dreams, shifting reality.”
Synopsis
A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn animation. They were trained by animation masters that created the principles of animation, they took animation to heights no one dreamed of - and then came the computer.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Earnest, Bay Dariz
- Original Title
- Pencils vs Pixels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Minutehand Pictures, Hideout Pictures, Pencilish Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Earnest, Bay Dariz
Mike Hugo
Bay Dariz, Shannon Houchins, Noor Ahmed, Christopher Joe, Tom Bancroft
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Phil Earnest
Director
Bay Dariz
Producer
Bay Dariz
Director
Tom Bancroft
Producer
Mike Hugo
Editor
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Pencils vs Pixels about?
A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn animation. They were trained by animation masters that created the principles of animation, they took animation to heights no one dreamed of - and then came the computer.
Who directed Pencils vs Pixels?
Pencils vs Pixels was directed by Phil Earnest, Bay Dariz.
Who stars in Pencils vs Pixels?
The principal cast of Pencils vs Pixels includes Ming-Na Wen, Pete Docter, John Musker, Tony Bancroft, Jorge R. Gutierrez.
When was Pencils vs Pixels released and how long is it?
Pencils vs Pixels was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pencils vs Pixels?
Pencils vs Pixels holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).