‘Inside Out 2’ Director Says Film’s Focus on Puberty and Anxiety Is ‘Incredibly Brave and Bold’
variety.comKaren Idelson First-time feature film director Kelsey Mann dug deep into his own emotions while making “Inside Out 2.” As he imagined a story about the confusing journey we all go on through puberty, he knew he would need to add new emotions to the ones from the first animated hit — so Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment join the fray in main character Riley’s developing mind.
At the Annecy Animation Festival, Mann will appear at a special screening of the Pixar film June 14 and will serve as Disney Art Challenge jury president.
The theme of this year’s event will be “Adolescence: So many emotions.” He spoke to Variety about the new film. This was your first feature film.
How was it to sit in the director’s chair? This is the first time I’ve directed a feature film, but I’ve directed at the studio before.
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