Pete Docter Articles

According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' press release, a record 61 entries from 36 countries — including a first-ever entry from Nigeria — along with 497 entries from students representing 122 U.S. colleges and universities, are in the running for the 2010 Student Academy Awards. The competition will culminate in the awards presentation, which will include screenings of the winning films, [...]

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Best Animated Feature Up: Pete Docter's Oscar Acceptance Speech "Boy, never did I dream that making a flip book out of my third grade math book would lead to this. Boy. It's incredible being here, it's just me right now, but please picture this whole stage full of the most amazing cast and crew you've ever experienced. Jonas Rivera, producer. Bob Peterson, co-director. You guys [...]

PRESS RELEASE The DALLAS International Film Festival (April 8-18) announces Pete Docter, director and writer of Academy Award® Best Picture nominee UP as the recipient of the 2010 Texas Avery Animation Award presented by REEL FX ENTERTAINMENT. 12 official selections were also announced, including 3 films (A SURPRISE IN TEXAS, THE RIVER WHY and WE ARE THE SEA) that will be making their world premieres [...]