Pencils vs Pixels(2023)
Animating dreams, shifting reality.
Pencils vs Pixels Synopsis
A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn animation. They were trained by animation masters that created the principles of animation, they took animation to heights no one dreamed of - and then came the computer.
Pencils vs Pixels (2023) is a documentary film directed by Phil Earnest, released on June 15, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Ming-Na Wen, Pete Docter, John Musker and Tony Bancroft. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Earnest
- Producers:
- Bay Dariz, Tom Bancroft
- Production:
- Minutehand Pictures, Hideout Pictures, Pencilish Animation Studios
- Status:
- Released
Pencils vs Pixels (2023) Trailer
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Pencils vs Pixels Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pencils vs Pixels.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Glen K and Kobe
Clip
Cartoon Oscars
Clip
The Disney Renaissance
Clip
The Magic
Clip
Openning Clip
Clip
Pencils vs Pixels Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ming-Na Wen
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Pete Docter
as Self
John Musker
as Self
Tony Bancroft
as Self
Jorge R. Gutierrez
as Self
Seth MacFarlane
as Self
Glen Keane
as Self
- Tina Price
Tina Price
as Self
Lorna Cook
as Self
Kevin Smith
as Self
Alex Hirsch
as Self
Floyd Norman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Phil Earnest, produced by Bay Dariz and Tom Bancroft.
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Pencils vs Pixels Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Pencils vs Pixels – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pencils vs Pixels online?
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Pencils vs Pixels (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Pencils vs Pixels?
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The main cast of Pencils vs Pixels (2023) includes Ming-Na Wen, Pete Docter, John Musker, Tony Bancroft and Jorge R. Gutierrez. The film was directed by Phil Earnest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pencils vs Pixels released?
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Pencils vs Pixels was released on June 15, 2023 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Pencils vs Pixels worth watching?
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Pencils vs Pixels (2023) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pencils vs Pixels?
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