Inside Pixar

Inside Pixar season 1 on Disney+
Watch Inside Pixar on Disney+
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Season 1:
Ended on May 21, 2021
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Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Nov 13, 2020 Inspired: Kemp Powers, Writing Something Real
E2 Nov 13, 2020 Inspired: Deanna Marsigliese, The Art of the Pivot
E3 Nov 13, 2020 Inspired: Steven Hunter, For That Kid
E4 Nov 13, 2020 Inspired: Jessica Heidt, Who Gets All the Lines?
E5 Nov 13, 2020 Inspired: Dan Scanlon, Where Ideas Come From
E6 Feb 12, 2021 Portraits: Cynthia Lusk, Director of International Production
E7 Feb 12, 2021 Portraits: Marylou Jaso, Pastry Chef
E8 Feb 12, 2021 Portraits: Rachelle Federico, Production Assistant
E9 Feb 12, 2021 Portraits: Barney Jones, Music Editor
E10 Feb 12, 2021 Portraits: Patty Bonfilio, Director of Facility Operations
E11 Mar 26, 2021 Foundations: Recipe for a Movie
E12 Mar 26, 2021 Foundations: Creating Characters
E13 Mar 26, 2021 Foundations: Through the Lens
E14 Mar 26, 2021 Foundations: Animation and Acting
E15 Mar 26, 2021 Foundations: Color, Light, and Emotion
E16 May 21, 2021 Unpacked: About Time
E17 May 21, 2021 Unpacked: Everybody Loves a Villain
E18 May 21, 2021 Unpacked: The Squint Test
E19 May 21, 2021 Unpacked: Inner Drive
E20 May 21, 2021 Unpacked: No Small Roles
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Why Watch:
"A deep dive into the human elements and technical mastery that define the world's premier animation studio."
Series Analysis:
Released during a transitional era for streaming, Inside Pixar served as an intimate bridge between the audience and the secretive halls of the Emeryville studio. Eschewing the traditional "making-of" format, this series focused on the individual contributors—from pastry chefs to technical directors—who sustain the studio's creative engine. By highlighting the intersection of personal identity and cinematic craft, it humanized a corporate giant. The show’s cultural impact lies in its celebration of the mundane brilliance required to produce global hits. It remains a vital record of the Pixar philosophy, documenting the dedication needed to maintain artistic standards in an evolving industry. For students of animation and casual fans alike, it provides a rare, grounded look at the labor behind the legend.
Tone: Educational, appreciative, and meticulously detailed. Last Updated: April 2026
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Network:
Disney+
Seasons:
1
Years:
2020 - 2021
Genre:
Family, Documentary
Rating:
TV-PG
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