Claydream
“The touching true story of the next Walt Disney that never was.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-21
Top Cast
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Will Vinton
Self (archive footage)
Bill Plympton
Self
Peter Lord
Self
Craig Bartlett
Self
Jerry Beck
Self
Hal Hickel
Self
Michele Mariana
Self
Chuck Duke
Self
Webster Colcord
Self
Chris Ohlgren
Self
Susan Shadburne
Self
Melissa Mitchell
Self
Marilyn Zornado
Self
William Fiesterman
Self
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Travis Knight
Self (archive footage)
Phil Knight
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marq Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Marq Evans, Tamir Ardon
- Original Score
- Heather McIntosh
- Original Title
- Claydream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Starburns Industries, The McCall Company, XYZ Films, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marq Evans
Marq Evans, Tamir Ardon
Heather McIntosh
Lucas Celler, Marky Yakima
Tamir Ardon, Nate Bolotin, Marq Evans, James A. Fino, Dan Greeney
Department Leadership Roster
Marq Evans
Director
Tamir Ardon
Producer
Marq Evans
Producer
Kevin Moyer
Producer
Nick Spicer
Producer
Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer
Lucas Celler
Editor
Marky Yakima
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Claydream
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What is Claydream about?
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.
Who directed Claydream?
Claydream was directed by Marq Evans.
Who stars in Claydream?
The principal cast of Claydream includes Will Vinton, Bill Plympton, Peter Lord, Craig Bartlett, Jerry Beck.
When was Claydream released and how long is it?
Claydream was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Claydream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Claydream was composed by Heather McIntosh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Claydream?
Claydream holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).