Former Pixar animator Tim Crawfurd gives first EXPO Lecture in Amsterdam EXPO at exhibition Pixar: 25 Years of Animation

Amsterdam EXPO has secured former Pixar animator Tim Crawfurd for the first edition of the EXPO College at Amsterdam EXPO, a series of lectures offering in-depth insights and background to the exhibition Pixar: 25 Years of Animation. On Friday evening, July 5, at 7:00 PM, Crawfurd will speak about the creation of The Incredibles and other Pixar classics, using making-of footage from this series. Crawfurd worked at the famous animation studios from 1997 to 2009.

Practical information
The lecture takes place at Amsterdam EXPO, Gustav Mahlerlaan 24. Tickets for the lecture cost €10. The exhibition can be visited prior to the lecture. On average, a visit to the exhibition takes one and a half to two hours. The cost of a combi ticket is €24 (both amounts exclude €1 service fee).

Capacity is limited, so secure your tickets in the online presale via www.amsterdamexpo.nl/expo-college.

EXPO College with Tim Crawfurd at Amsterdam EXPO
Friday, July 5, 2013, 7:00 PM
www.amsterdamexpo.nl

Synopsis
Using making-of footage from his favorite Pixar film, The Incredibles from 2004, Tim Crawfurd discusses the creation of this animation classic and the process of creating a Pixar film in general. The superhero film was the first title directed by the idiosyncratic Brad Bird, who breathed new life into Pixar Studios. And The Incredibles was the first animated film from the Pixar front to feature so many human actors. This required an even more precise study of human movement and presented a technical challenge, requiring animators to add many more subtle layers to their animation work.

Crawfurd explains the secret of the famous animation studios, which manage to surpass themselves time and again through originality, details, technical perfection, and the right balance between humor, action, and depth. And, of course, he also answers all questions from the audience.

Biography of Tim Crawfurd
Dutchman Tim Crawfurd studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent. He was scouted by Pixar recruiters in London and ended up in California. Crawfurd worked as an animator at Pixar Animation Studios from 1997 to 2009. He made a significant contribution to Pixar classics such as *A Bug's Life*, *Toy Story 2*, *Monsters & Co.*, *Finding Nemo*, *The Incredibles*, *Ratatouille*, and *Up*. He was also involved in various short films, such as *For the Birds* and *Jack-Jack Attack*. At the height of his career, he decided it was time to leave the animation Valhalla of Pixar and move to Israel. There, too, he worked as an animator and taught at various animation schools. In August, he will start working in Belgium on the new Asterix film.

Location
Gustav Mahlerlaan 24, Amsterdam



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