An animated life, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2016. Norman has also authored a semibiographical animation primer, titled. Aug 26, 2016 directed by michael fiore, erik sharkey. Reviewed in the united states on september 10, 2016.
An animated life vaguely implies, floyd norman has led an animated life. He later went on to develop the original fat albert tv special. A lifetime of tips, tricks, techniques and stories from an animation legend animation masters isbn 0240818059, that was published by focal press in 20. An animated life official trailer 1 floyd norman documentary from filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey, the feel good documentary is an intimate. Fowlie with the release of their new documentary floyd norman. It is coproduced by williams with julie goldman, carolyn hepburn and christopher clements. An intimate journey through the life and career of 80yearold floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney studios. During a special one hour armchair animators segment, animators greg gunn and stanton cruse joined floyd on stage in a pseudo starbucks atmosphere to demonstrate that creativity can happen virtually anywhere. An animated life, delves into normans early beginnings at disney and his rise in the realm of animation, reports the huffington post. An intimate journey through the life and career of 80yearold floyd norman. Legendary animator floyd norman is headed to san diego comiccon for the screening of the documentary about his career and heat vision has an early look at the film. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. He is the subject of the 2016 documentary floyd norman.
Over the course of approximately a year of filming, we explore the 50 or so years that norman has spent in the industry. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up. An animated life, interview, michael fiore by david j. After walt disneys death in 1966, norman left disney to found vignette films, where he developed the original fat albert tv. Directed by michael fiore and erik sharkey, the documentary focuses on one of disney. Hired as the first africanamerican at disney in 1956. This is floyd norman an animated life teaser 1 by fiore media group on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. An animated life on digital hd and on demand platforms on august 26, 2016 the same day it opens in select theaters and is available on bluray with special features. At 9pm tonight, norman and his storied career will take center stage at san diego comiccon in room 9, as floyd norman. An animated life, a film not only for cartoon fanatics, its a soulstirring, inspiring tale for the artist in all of us. Minimal violence includes clips of normans time in the military and footage of the watts.
Jul 20, 2016 legendary animator floyd norman is headed to san diego comiccon for the screening of the documentary about his career and heat vision has an early look at the film floyd norman. Aug 26, 2016 floyd norman doesnt think hes special. An animated life recently became available on video on demand, and its really worth the watch. Written with wit and verve, animated life is a guided tour through an entire lifetime of techniques, practical.
Aug 26, 2016 but it sounds like pretty much the biggest nobrainer ever that floyd norman. Aug 26, 2016 video archive for the film floyd norman. An animated life stars floyd norman, whoopi goldberg, leonard maltin, gary trousdale the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score. This 81yearold got fired from disney and refuses to stop.
Norman was later employed as an artist at pixar, and his work has been seen in dozens of iconic animated films since the 1950s. An animated life credit a chance encounter with disneys first africanamerican animator for sparking the project. Life, animated is a 2016 american documentary by director roger ross williams. Take an intimate journey through the life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry floyd norman.
An animated life off he went to hannabarbera, home to the flintstones and josie and the. With the release of their new documentary floyd norman. The filmmakers behind the new documentary floyd norman. Life, animated is based on journalist ron suskinds 2014 book life, animated. An animated life is a documentary about animator floyd normans successful career at disney, hannabarbera, pixar, and his own company, vignette films.
Official fan page of disney legend floyd norman a mildly interesting website sort of created by a disney writerartist who wont stay retired. An animated life on august 26th, i recently had the opportunity to speak with directors michael fiore and erik sharkey over the phone. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at. An animated life 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. At 80 years old, see how this disney legend, the first african american artist and storyman at disney, continues to impact animation and stir.
Besides advising animators at disney, norman continues to work in animation most recently as storyboard artist for cartoon. Directed by michael fiore and erik sharkey, the documentary focuses on. If a theater near you isnt screening this whimsical film, you can purchase the bluray, which will include a documentary short, floyd and leo, a round table conversation among animators, cartoonists and. With all this films jubilance, that delight becomes contagious. Written with wit and verve, animated life is a guided tour through an entire lifetime of techniques, practical handson advice and insight into an entire industry. These guys had the pleasure of getting to know legendary disney artist and allaround nice guy, floyd norman, with the intent of introducing him to viewers and confirming just how important and. Aug 01, 2016 motion 2016 guests were treated to an extraordinary experience this past june in santa fe as legendary disney animator floyd norman captivated the audience.
But it sounds like pretty much the biggest nobrainer ever that floyd norman. The smurfs, courage the cowardly dog, mulan, and on and on. An animated life won best documentary there this year. Hired as the first africanamerican at disney in 1956, floyd.
A mouth or so after black history mouth, i discovered a man. An animated life is playing at selected theatres across the country and is available via several video streaming platforms. An animated life details the career of floyd norman, a now 81. Normans first assignment was working on the dogs in 101 dalmatians. The first africanamerican to be hired at disney in 1956, norman was later handpicked by walt disney to join the story team for the jungle book. This 81yearold got fired from disney and refuses to. Aug 20, 2016 normans first assignment was working on the dogs in 101 dalmatians.
Fowlie, erik sharkey, film, floyd norman, floyd norman. Normans love for animated pictures started when he watched. A story of sidekicks, heroes, and autism, which tells the story of his son, owen suskind who struggled with autism and learned how to communicate. With cosmo anzilotti, jane baer, dave bossert, suzanne bothke. A feature documentary about the life of artist and disney legend floyd norman, from michael fiore films. And with a humility that borders on irritating, floyd norman seems unfazed by it all. Jul 29, 2016 an intimate journey through the celebrated life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry. An animated life 2016 directed by michael fiore, erik sharkey. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up trouble after the company forced him to retire at age 65. Norman born june 22, 1935 is an american animator, writer, and comic book artist. This is the legacy of the countless animators and artists who created the classic characters and fun stories, and it is the legacy of disney legend, floyd norman. Jungle book, 101 dalmatians, sword in the stone, sleeping beauty, robin hood, fat albert, monsters, inc.
Disneys first black animator gets netflix documentary vibe. An animated life 2016 animator floyd norman became the first disney africanamerican animator in 1956. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Later, he formed a revolutionary film studio that specialized in education shorts about black history and culture. Floyd norman is an undisputed trailblazer in the animation world. An animated life fnaal follows floyd norman, a talented animator and artist, who also happens to be among some of the first black artists to work for disneys animation department. Many others know differently, and for those who need more proof, floyd norman. Documentary honors floyd norman, disneys first black.
An animated life is a mustsee documentary for all who appreciate the history of disney, the history of animation or have ever been touched by the man himself. An animated life is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The story of disneys first black animator is now streaming on netflix. An animated life, traces 81yearold normans career which should have ended when disney abruptly fired him at age 65 but continues to this day as he simply refuses to put away his pencil or computer mouse. An intimate journey through the celebrated life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry. Michael fiore and erik sharkey directed this profile of floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator to work at disney. An animated life from fiore media group and filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey.
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