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Laika's 'Wildwood' Closes Animation Fest
7 Oct
Summary
- Laika's 'Wildwood' selected as closing film for Animation Is Film Festival.
- The animated epic is set in an enchanted forest beyond Portland, Oregon.
- The film took 15 years to complete and is Laika's most ambitious project.
The Animation Is Film Festival, scheduled for October 16-19 in Los Angeles, will conclude with the screening of Laika's 'Wildwood.' This event is set to take place on October 19 at the Academy Museum's Geffen Theater.
Following the film, director Travis Knight will participate in a conversation with filmmaker Jason Reitman. 'Wildwood' chronicles a teenager's journey into a hidden, enchanted forest to rescue her brother.
The production of 'Wildwood' spanned 15 years, representing Laika's most ambitious undertaking. The film is based on Colin Meloy's novel and showcases Laika's signature stop-motion style.
Festival director Matt Kaszanek highlighted the film's alignment with the festival's mission to celebrate animation's storytelling capabilities. Laika's Chief Marketing & Operations Officer, David Burke, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the shared belief in animation as a powerful cinematic art form.
