Soul (Pixar), the Best Animated Feature Oscar has now gone to alumni of the
California Institute of the Arts’ (CalArts) renowned animation programs 12 times. Since the category was introduced at the Academy Awards 20 years ago, the majority of winning films have been directed by “CalArtians.”
Soul (Pixar) was directed by
Pete Docter (Film/Video BFA 90) with co-director Kemp Powers. Docter, who also wrote the film with Powers and Mike Jones, took home trophies with producer Dana Murray.
Soul marks Docter’s third Oscar, having won for Pixar classics
Up and
Inside Out.
When accepting the award, Docter said, “We want to thank music teachers and art teachers everywhere… You make the world a better place.”
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