The filmmakers break down the groundbreaking film’s messages, and how its visual language was crafted to illustrate them.
The groundbreaking 3DCG animated film Nimona released on Netflix this past weekend to rave reviews. Now, the Netflix: Behind the Streams YouTube account has dropped The Art of Nimona, a featurette that breaks down the film’s messages, and how its visual language was crafted to illustrate them.
Based on the National Book Award-nominated, New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, Nimona follows a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence.
Watch the filmmakers explain the meaning and magic behind Nimona now:
The film stars Grace Moretz (Nimona), Riz Ahmed (Ballister Boldheart), Eugene Lee Yang (Ambrosius Goldenloin), Frances Conroy (The Director), Lorraine Toussaint (Queen Valerin), Beck Bennett (Sir Thoddeus Sureblade), Indya Moore (Alamzapam Davis), RuPaul Charles (Nate Knight), Julio Torres (Diego the Squire), and Sarah Sherman (Coriander Cadaverish).
Nimona is directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and produced by Karen Ryan, p.g.a, Julie Zackary, p.g.a., and Roy Lee. The screenplay is by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor; the story is by Baird; Pamela Ribon; Marc Haimes; Bruno; Quane; and Keith Bunin. Executive producers are Megan Ellison; Baird; Andrew Millstein, and John Powers Middleton. Annapurna Animation produces the movie. DNEG produces the animation.
Nimona is now streaming on Netflix.
Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
