Episode 449 - Kyle Balda - Co-Director, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” & “Despicable Me 3”

<p dir="ltr">Over the past 30 years, Kyle Balda has risen from humble animator to co-director of beloved kids’ movies <em>Minions: The Rise of Gru</em> and <em>Despicable Me 3</em>. Beginning in animation for films including <em>Mars Attacks</em>, <em>The Mask</em>, and <em>Toy Story 2</em>, Kyle met director Pierre Coffin in Europe and helped create the animated series <em>Pat & Stan</em>, which would build the foundations for the Minions’ lovable antics.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this illuminating podcast, Kyle shares the essential lessons he learned as an animator and his path to the director’s chair. He reveals the organic process of creating a Minions movie, from the initial concept with the writer to the collaborative addition of ideas as more people get involved. Kyle also gives a positive perspective on AI and its role in CG movies, and he shares his thoughts on how animation has evolved from a genre to a medium.</p> <p> </p>