Laika: Behind the Magic, Workshop and Film Screening of Coraline

Experience the magic of stop-motion through a rare behind-the- scenes presentation from Laika studios — creators of the Academy Award®-nominated Coraline and ParaNorman. Laika’s Mark Shapiro will give insights into the intricate stop-motion animation process, using footage of time-lapse production, exclusive clips of Laika animators at work, and a demonstration using the actual character models from the movies. Then put your newfound stop-motion knowledge to work during a complete screening of the film Coraline and a sneak peek at footage from the upcoming Laika feature The Boxtrolls. After the films there will be an audience Q&A. Directed by NYICFF jury member Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach) and based on the best-selling novella by Neil Gaiman, Coraline is an enchantingly spooky tale about a young girl who discovers a secret passage to an alternate world where her normal family has been replaced with creepy button-eyed imposters.