Famous Animators

Historical Contexts and Influence

Willis H OBrien

What was Willis H OBriens most famous film?

King Kong

When was it made?

Why was
Willis so
important?

1933

Created a link between cinema and animation.

First time that elaborate imagery creatures featured in a Hollywood film.
The first big budget special effects.

Jan Svankmajer

What country was Jan Svankmajer from?

Czech

What political system was this country ruled under?

Vclav Havell, Communism

What type of artist was Svankmajer?

He is a self-labeled surrealist known for his animations and features, which
have greatly influenced other artists such as Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay,
and many others.

What themes often occurred in Svankmajers work?

Hayou Miyazaki

What country is Miyazaki from?

Japan

What type of animation does Miyazaki produce?

Hand-drawn Japanese animation

Studio Ghibli

What is
the name
of Miyazakis production company?

What are the themes of Grave of the Fireflies?

Would you call Grave of the Fireflies a childrens film?

John Lasseter

What company did John Lasseter work for?

Which entrepreneur and technologist helped fund and create Pixar?

What role did Lasseter have at Disney?

What is John Lasseters legacy to animation?