Chris Sanders Extols Analog Warmth of Hand-Painted ‘Wild Robot’

Story by Christian Blauvelt

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Acclaimed animator Chris Sanders extols the virtues of hand-painted animation, harkening back to Disney classics like 'The Lion King' and 'Lilo & Stitch'

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Sanders, the director of 'The Croods' and 'How to Train Your Dragon', won the Spark Award at IndieWire Honors, recognizing his pioneering work in analog animation
In his acceptance speech, Sanders said he 'hasn't really been able to see' the warmth and expressiveness of hand-drawn animation since the glory days of '90s Disney hits

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Chris Sanders, Disney, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch, The Croods, How to Train Your Dragon

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