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Ru Kuwahata (Japan) and Max Porter (USA) are Oscar-nominated animation directors based in Providence known for their mixed-media narratives exploring human relationships. Their films have screened at 1,000+ festivals worldwide, earning 200+ international awards. The duo is currently in production on a new stop-motion film, 'Cartoon Physics,' set for release in 2026.
Join Oscar-nominated animation directors Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter as they look back on (almost) two decades of making work together as 'Tiny Inventions.' In this intimate presentation, they'll talk about how their partnership has grown and changed over the years. Ru and Max will walk through their creative process and the pivotal moments of their lives that have become the basis for their mixed-media stories. They'll share what's kept their creative spark alive across twenty years, and why a long walk is still their favorite writing tool. To close the presentation, they'll offer a sneak peek at their new stop-motion film, "Cartoon Physics."