Chris Williams

Directed The Sea Beast. Directed on Bolt, Big Hero 6 and Moana. Storyboarded on Mulan, New Groove and Frozen. And I’m the voice of Oaken somehow.

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

If you want to hear me go on about story, here’s me going on about story

[Cole Delaney @the_anymation]

Oscar winning director @JustChris has been storyboarding for most of his career. Joining Disney in the 90s and working on classics like Mulan, Lilo and Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove he was then oven the chance to cut his teeth in the hot seat. Directing Bolt, Big Hero 6 and co-directing Moana, he then left Disney and directed The Sea Beast, an incredible action adventure that is one of the few animated movies that verges on Epic.

Speaking to Chris on this podcast is a huge privilege for me and I’m so thankful he took the time to be open, honest and transparent about the nature of sitting with stories and developing them into animated features. Even if the conversation can get a little opaque, I love the message of this conversation.

These are a few of the things we talked about:

- Understanding what makes a story
- Developing a story takes time
- The three ingredients that add up to some of the best artists in the industry

& so much more!

I’m really excited to hear your thoughts after listening to us ramble on!

OUT NOW!!

https://t.co/W5aRNbWZOI

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

@Strange_Fen Yes! They are older than 19.

[Sanjay (Artwork) @SanjayCreates]

The Sea Beast - Illustrated Poster (2 versions!)

HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY to @JustChris & everyone behind this film! A while back I started a very different poster, until I rewatched the film & decided on a new poster idea showcasing the scale & beauty of Red's design!
#TheSeaBeast

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

I saw #AcrossTheSpiderVerse last night! It’s so freaking good! Inventive, inspiring, and so much fun! Congrats to @chrizmillr, @philiplord, the whole Spider-Verse team, and my old friends at Sony Imageworks!

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

If you recognize this photoshop brush let me know!

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

Does anyone recognize this photoshop brush? I’m dying to know!

[COMMISSIONS OPEN!!! @WeirdozJunkary]

Rewatched ‘the sea beast’ the other day, and my sonic obsessed brain decided to…
#sonicart #sonicau #theseabeast

[Jorge R. Gutierrez @mexopolis]

with story warriors like @JustChris @_AlexHirsch and @michaelrianda in your corner you just can’t lose!

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

That’s not really my call!

[Tans @steve_tansley]

Hey @JustChris my kids love Prep & Landing! Why not make a full length movie? Just wondering. Thanks!!!

[shiyoonk @shiyoonk]

The Seabeast as an old pulpy 1940s film 🎥

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

Thanks Matt! I love them too. #TheSeaBeast

[Matt Ramos @therealsupes]

i LOVE them💙 #TheSeaBeast

[Drugfreedave @iamdrugfreedave]

iPad Pro 3D! #nomadsculpt #netflix #theseabeast @JustChris 💯🌊

[громкая пустота @bestgurlPL]

Абсолютно ровный ребенок моаны и как приручить дракона
6 краснуш из 10

#TheSeaBeast

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

I’m proud of my cousin Todd! A great coach and a great guy. The Kings are so lucky to have him! @LAKings

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

Here’s me not winning an academy award!

[Sylvia Young Agency @SYoungAgency]

Good luck to ⁦@JustChris⁩ our ZARIS ANGEL and everyone @netflix #theseabeast nominated for Best Animated Feature #theoscars

[Netflix Japan | ネットフリックス @NetflixJP]

巨大な怪物が激しく水しぶきをあげるバトルシーン。
本当にアニメーションかと疑ってしまうほどにリアルで美しい海洋描写は必見👀✨

#アカデミー賞 #Oscars95 #OscarNoms #ジェイコブと海の怪物 #TheSeaBeast

[Chris Williams @JustChris]

I’ve reached the ‘retrospective’ phase of my career? But I only just got here!!

[Scott Mantz 🖖 @MovieMantz]

If you have not yet seen “THE SEA BEAST” on @netflix, you are missing out! It’s one of the BEST ANIMATED MOVIES of the year, and I had a great time moderating a fun Q&A with writer-director CHRIS WILLIAMS and actors @ZarisAngelHator & @JaredHarris! SEE IT! You will LOVE it!