Since establishing itself in 2005 with the 3D classic,
Moongirl, LAIKA has become one of the most ambitious, creative and fearless animation studios in the world. Featuring rare, behind-the-scenes footage, LAIKA’s Mark Shapiro will discuss the comprehensive handmade process that produced three Oscar-nominated feature films:
Coraline (2009),
ParaNorman (2012) and
The Boxtrolls (2014). Mark will also discuss the remarkable creative process on LAIKA's latest film,
Kubo and the Two Strings, which hits theatres on August 19, 2016.