Perfectly timed to celebrate his 73rd birthday today, Jamie Benning from the Filmumentaries podcast releases his latest interview with the legendary Phil Tippett to discuss a singular career in filmmaking that reaches from the advancement of stop-motion animation right through to the modern era of CGI.
In this conversation, Jamie Benning explores the journey of Phil Tippett, a renowned stop-motion animator and director, who shares his early fascination with dinosaurs and monsters, the influence of animation on his creativity, and the meditative process of animation. Tippett discusses the evolution of his techniques, the challenges of directing, and the importance of collaboration in filmmaking. He reflects on his personal projects, including ‘Mad God,’ and the impact of awards on his career, while emphasizing the significance of storytelling and character in his work.
