Every single Pixar film, at one time or another, has been the worst movie ever put on film. But we know. We trust our process. We don't get scared and say, 'Oh, no, this film isn't working.' John Lasseter badfilmmovie Change image and share on social
A good part of my leadership skills is crafted from learning from experiences early in my career that were not positive experiences. John Lasseter careercraftearly Change image and share on social
Look at the films of Walt Disney: 'Snow White' came out in February 1938, and I can't think of another film from that year that's watched as much. The same is true of 'Bambi,' 'Dumbo'... even, frankly, 'Toy Story,' which is probably watched more than any other movie of 1995. John Lasseter bambidisneydumbo share on social
Every technology that comes into filmmaking is first a gimmick. Think about sound with 'The Jazz Singer' or the first colour or surround sound - it takes a while for filmmakers to understand how to use it. John Lasseter colourfilmmakefilmmaker share on social
We use shorts at the studio extensively to develop talent. I always love to give opportunities for young story people, animators, layout people something like that to take the next step up in their career and try things out. John Lasseter animatorcareerdevelop share on social
As a filmmaker, I'm very collaborative. I don't pretend to know everything that is needed to make a movie. What I like to do is get together with a group of people, starting with developing the story and bounce around ideas. John Lasseter bouncecollaborativedevelop share on social
The interstate highway system was built to get people from point A to point B as fast as possible. And they knocked down mountains and filled valleys and made everything nice and big and flat, and they bypassed every town. John Lasseter bigbuildbypass share on social
Animation is the one type of movie that really does play for the entire audience. Our challenge is to make stories that connect for kids and adults. John Lasseter adultanimationaudience Change image and share on social
You never hear of a live-action studio that has been making so-so films looking over at a studio that's making great movies and going, 'Oh, we see the difference - we're using a different camera.' John Lasseter actioncameradifference Change image and share on social
At Pixar, we do sequels only when we come up with a great idea, and we always strive to be different than the original. John Lasseter greatideaoriginal Change image and share on social
