Claydream (2022)

The touching true story of the next Walt Disney that never was.

A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.

Cast (17)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Will Vinton

Self (archive footage)

Bill Plympton

Self

Peter Lord

Self

Craig Bartlett

Self

Jerry Beck

Self

Hal Hickel

Self

Michele Mariana

Self

C

Chuck Duke

Self

W

Webster Colcord

Self

C

Chris Ohlgren

Self

Susan Shadburne

Self

M

Melissa Mitchell

Self

M

Marilyn Zornado

Self

W

William Fiesterman

Self

Michael Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Travis Knight

Self (archive footage)

P

Phil Knight

Self (archive footage)

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