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‘Inside Out 2’ Director Says Film’s Focus on Puberty and Anxiety Is ‘Incredibly Brave and Bold’
'Inside Out 2' director Kelsey Mann talks directing his first feature film and exploring puberty and anxiety.
First-time feature film director Kelsey Mann dug deep into his own emotions while making “ Inside Out 2.” As he imagined a story about the confusing journey we all go on through puberty, he knew he would need to add new emotions to the ones from the first animated hit — so Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment join the fray in main character Riley’s developing mind. At the Annecy Animation Festival, Mann will appear at a special screening of the Pixar film June 14 and will serve as Disney Art Challenge jury president. This was the first time I’ve sat in the director of a feature film chair, and it’s been a dream come true to be able to have that opportunity.
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