Jackson Murphy

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Jackson Murphy is an Emmy-winning film critic, content producer, and author, who has also served as Animation Scoop reporter since 2016. He is the creator of the website Lights-Camera-Jackson.com, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio over the past 20 years.

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Bruce Smith on his Sony Short “Hair Love”

Bruce W. Smith is the co-director of Sony Pictures Animation’s heartwarming short Hair Love. It screened theatrically with The Angry Birds Movie 2 this summer and is now available to watch for free on SPA’s YouTube channel. Smith is also the creator of Disney’s beloved animated series The Proud Family, which is returning with new […]

INTERVIEW: Animator Gints Zilbalodis on “Away”

Gints Zilbalodis made an animated feature by himself. Away, now playing in select theaters, is one of this year’s Oscar qualified animated films. It’s about a boy who ends-up on an island and has to try to get back home. Zilbalodis discusses the efforts it took to bring Away to life. Jackson Murphy: It is […]

INTERVIEW with Floor Adams on “Mind My Mind”

Mind My Mind, directed by Floor Adams, is an excellent animated short film vying for top prizes this awards season. It first grabbed my attention in the spring as part of the Tribeca Film Festival animated shorts showcase, curated by Whoopi Goldberg. Floor Adams: It was amazing. She’s an amazing lady. It was very exciting. […]

INTERVIEW: Directors Todd Edwards and Timothy Hooten talk “Piney: The Lonesome Pine”

Piney: The Lonesome Pine is a terrific 26-minute special that is currently looking for U.S. distribution. It’s also in the hunt for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Directors Todd Edwards (Hoodwinked!) and Timothy Hooten adapt a beloved book into this CG short perfect for the holiday season. Todd Edwards: The story was brought […]

INTERVIEW: Director Jeremy Clapin Discusses “I Lost My Body”

Netflix has a major awards season contender on their hands with I Lost My Body. The French animated feature that debuted to rave reviews at Cannes and Annecy this summer is getting an English-language version that opens in select theaters Nov. 15 and streams on Netflix Nov. 29. Co-writer and director Jeremy Clapin discusses his […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Bruce Smith on his Sony Short “Hair Love”

INTERVIEW: Animator Gints Zilbalodis on “Away”

INTERVIEW with Floor Adams on “Mind My Mind”

INTERVIEW: Directors Todd Edwards and Timothy Hooten talk “Piney: The Lonesome Pine”

INTERVIEW: Director Jeremy Clapin Discusses “I Lost My Body”

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