Pixar Storytelling Secrets with Domee Shi

How to write a first act? What's the key to creating compelling characters? How are Pixar movies pitched? Domee Shi is the co-writer and director of Pixar's "Turning Red" and the writer and director of the Oscar-winning short film "Bao." In this exclusive interview, she breaks down the building blocks of "Turning Red" and shares insights on how to ensure your characters make a lasting first impression.

Thank you so much Domee, we've never met nobody like you! 💖

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0:00 - Who is Pixar's Domee Shi
0:52 - Pixar's Pitching Process Unveiled
1:17 - The Unique Challenge of Magical Puberty
2:26 - How to Make your Story Universal
3:00 - How to Find Your Story's Theme
4:00 - Visualizing May's World and Relationships
4:58 - How to Write Act One of Your Movie
5:36 - How to Build Empathy for your Characters
6:50 - How to Survive Act Two
8:20 - Streamlining the Story for Greater Impact
8:48 - Essential Advice for Aspiring Writers
9:51 - The Power of Collaboration in Animation
10:29 - Deleted Scene that made Turning Red Better
12:26 - An Interesting Turn
12:45 - It’s all About Character
13:26 - Strength in Team

[shoficorazon]

I really love this movie, it is so relatable to me and it has such an amazing script, thank you for this interview.

[loverofstarz]

I enjoyed the movie and this video has been a great watch! Emperors New Groove broke the 4th wall. It just hasn't happened since!

[fallingheadphones]

I love Turning Red! This interview was awesome, thanks for posting :)

[Sally-opwr]

I just love this movie❤ it reminds me of my childhood

[SHADOW_KING_]

god i love Domee shi i want to meet her so bad🥺😇

[lukedrotos]

This is all very helpful advice. Creative writing is something I want to be able to do professionally one day, and I'm aware that I still have a long way to go, so videos like these have been very intriquing.

[wendyjaehnig]

Many people think Disney its loosing its touch, especially after Wish, they liked the Starboy more than the canon final film

[kentmessick]

Yes, entice the audience to care about your protagonist. They should want to follow her journey. By the way, my protagonist is a Chinese teenage girl living in modern-day Beijing.

[Aaaaaaaaaggh]

Wasn't in love with the animation style.