“Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure” Question And Answer Session Part 8

October 27, 2009 | by Disney Dreaming

We have shared with you numerous parts from a Question and Answer session with the “Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure” Director Klay Hall and Producer Sean Lurie. You can check out the seventh section we posted here.

Below is the eight, and last, section of the session:

Q: How did you keep Tink and the fairy’s costumes cute and seasonal?

Klay Hall: From very early on we decided that each movie would be set in a different season. I happened to love the autumn, so fall was my color backdrop. We needed to update Tinker Bell’s wardrobe from the last film to be weather appropriate. Although she still retains her classic dress, she wears a long-sleeve shirt, leggings, a shawl, a hat and high boots with her signature pom-poms.

Q: What is the difference between being a director and a producer, and how do you know which role will suit you better?

Sean Lurie: I often run into Directors who would make good Producers, and Producers who would make good Directors. That said, I will tell you a couple of generalizations that may be interesting. If you are driven to tell great stories, turn words into visuals, and collaborate with creative people then being a Director may be for you. If the challenge of project planning, strategy, and attention to details, managing money and talent, and putting deals together appeals to you than you may be the producer type. Both need to be interested in making movies that people will want to see.

Q: In a couple of sentences can you explain your role as Director on Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure?

Klay Hall: Yes. First is creating a good story and finding a writer that shares the same point of view. Next would be locating a talented crew of artists. I need to have a clear vision and be able to articulate that vision to the entire production staff. Then I need to basically oversee every step of production as it moves forward to the finished product. For example, script, storyboard and animation, CG backgrounds, color design and layout, voice casting, music, effects and editorial.

Q: Which Fairy do you like the most and why?

Sean Lurie: I like Tinker Bell the best. She’s funny and smart with an open heart. I love that. I think Fairy Gary’s pretty great too.

Q: Do you have a scene from the film you are most proud of?

Klay Hall: That is a hard one, but I absolutely love the sequence with the trolls. I am proud of this sequence because we are able to see a full range of emotions from anger to compassion. The models on these guys, although unique, are a bit scary and unappealing. However, what the scene delivers is believability, charm and a sense of warmth that Tinker Bell sees and the audience can embrace.

Q: What do you think are some of Tink’s great qualities that young girls can aspire to?

Sean Lurie: Tink has a curiosity and sincerity in her intentions. She learns in the movie to take responsible for her actions, as well as the importance of friendship. I think all of these are qualities anyone can aspire to.

Q: What are some practical steps young people can take if they want to become filmmakers like you?

Klay Hall: First, I would watch lots of movies. Find out what genres you love and figure out why you are passionate about them. Second, educate yourself by reading literature about movie and script structure. Third, if animation is your chosen field, you should also learn to draw and become a draftsman. Finally, if you can be up to speed with the latest software applications, you will be ahead of the curve. It really all boils down to hard work, studying and commitment to your passion.

Q: Can you reveal your favorite DVD bonus feature?

Sean Lurie: My favorite bonus materials are the deleted scenes. We had to cut some great material for a variety of reasons. Klay and I got a chance to give explanations with the clips, and we had fun. We hope that it will give the audience some insight into what goes into (and sometimes out of) making movies. In additions some of the “scenes you never saw” scenes are very funny.

Q: What did you enjoy most about working on the film?

Sean Lurie: Working with a character as popular as Tinker Bell was fantastic. We were challenged to represent Tink in a way that her fans would accept and like. I enjoyed working with Klay very much as well. He’s a great Director, and we had a fun time making this adventure.