Wallace and Gromit's contraptions are created purely for gags, but we all have the urge to invent - especially children. If they're bored, kids will make something from cardboard boxes, yoghurt pots, tape and elastic bands. Often, those constructions are the best. Nick Park bandborebox share on social
Gromit was the name of a cat. When I started modeling the cat I just didn't feel it was quite right, so I made it into a dog because he could have a bigger nose and bigger, longer legs. Nick Park bigcatdog Change image and share on social
There is no worse situation to be in than Oscar night. Not knowing whether you've won is completely draining. Nick Park badlycompletelydrain Change image and share on social
When we first sold the Wallace and Gromit shorts to America, people suggested we get rid of the strange British accents and put clear American voices on them, and we held out. Nick Park accentamericaamerican Change image and share on social
My father, an architectural photographer, was an incurable tinkerer, maker and mender. Nick Park architecturalfatherincurable Change image and share on social
Mainstream animated movies are dumbed-down and sanitised: they make the world in their own image rather than exploring the limitless possibilities that are out there. Nick Park animatedumbexplore Change image and share on social
Get out and make films. There are so many cameras now to suit any budget, so there are no excuses. Nick Park budgetcameraexcuse Change image and share on social
If you respect the audience enough, they can take onboard many things. Nick Park audienceonboardrespect Change image and share on social
The best films come about through experimentation. Nick Park experimentationfilm Change image and share on social
I have to admit to not being the greatest technician, but stop motion animation gives me licence to create machines that wouldn't otherwise be possible - inventions that seem real and actually work. Nick Park admitanimationcreate Change image and share on social
