The adventures of manny rivera nickelodeon, the highlyacclaimed animated television series she cocreated with her longtime collaborator and husband, jorge r. Born in mexcio city and raised in tijuana, jorge r. He is currently working on a top secret project for netflix in. Guillermo del toro jorge gutierrez mexico paul sullivan reel fx sandra equihua simon varela the book of life amid amidi more articles amid amidi is publisher and editorin.
The book of life marks dallasbased reel fxs second animated feature release, following their 20 debut, free birds. Jorge gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons, illustrations and paintings exploring his love affair with mexican pop and folk culture. The adventures of manny rivera for nickelodeon, and directed the book of life, which was nominated for a golden globe award for best animated feature film. Gutierrez was bornon 1975, is animation department, writer, miscellaneous crew. Her illustration clients have included sony pictures, mcgraw hill. Reel fx animation studios, the company behind the book of life, has made a long term deal with that films writerdirector jorge r. The adventures of manny rivera 2007 and kung fu space punch. He directed the book of life and he voices carmelo sanchez. Born and raised in tijuana, mexico, sandra attended the universidad iberoamericana ibero and received her bfa in graphic design in tijuana, mexico. Jorge gutierrez working from home on animated series maya and the three. Book of life director jorge gutierrez to make vr project.
Reel fx makes multipicture pact with book of life helmer. Jan, 2015 the book of life marks dallasbased reel fxs second animated feature release, following their 20 debut, free birds. For the past decadeandahalf, he has sought to bring a more authentic portrayal of mexico and. She also won an annie award for her character designs on the book. Mexopolis is a production company founded in 1994 by jorge r. The show dealt with issues such as immigration, ambition, romance, success and defeat. Book of life director jorge gutierrez debuts vr short son. He has been married to sandra equihua since november 2, 2001. Microsoft aims latest surface book ad at hispanic market. She worked in the book of life as a character designer and animator alongside her husband jorge gutierrez. Gutierrez s new book, border bang, explores the pop culture impact of transborderism via his signature brightly colored, beautifully. She also won an annie award for her character designs on the book of life dreamworks. The acclaimed director of the book of life returns with an original art book celebrating the mix between american pop culture and mexican folklore.
Emmywinner jorge gutierrez is interviewed by his wife and fellow animation designer sandra equihua about how showcasing his roots helped him overcome his greatest obstacles, how the animation world has changed, and why, when the unexpected comes your way like a show cancellation it should be embraced as a challenge rather than defeat. But as he takes the book of life around america, hes found that many. Oct, 2014 luka pretty much grew up with skeletons everywhere in the house, so he thinks day of the dead is every day, gutierrez quips. Jorge gutierrez working from home on maya and the three. Gutierrez announce the book of life 2, unveil kung fu space punch exclusive gutierrez, reel fxs chuck peil also charm an annecy audience with a work in. Mexico is way more complicated than anybody thinks. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love.
In 2014 gutierrez cowrote and directed the golden globenominated film the book. In 2014 gutierrez cowrote and directed the golden globenominated film the book of life produced by guillermo del toro for 20th century fox. Tijuanaborn animator, filmmaker, actor and artist jorge r. Gutierrez is a mexican animator, painter, writer and director. Jorge gutierrez talks the book of life animation world. The book of life director reports that hes keeping work hours from 10 a.
Sandra equihua is an illustrator, painter, and animated character designer. An exhibition by sandra equihua y jorge gutierrez signing event. Jorge gutierrez on the book of life and bringing mexico. Book of life director jorge gutierrez debuts vr short. Director of the book of life, son of jaguar vr and creator with muse sandra equihua. Gutierrez is a mexican animator, painter, writer and director who, along with his wife and muse sandra equihua, created the multiple annie and. There are no children in the land of the forgotten. Sandra equihua is a multiple annie and emmy award winning character designer, painter and childrens book illustrator born in tijuana, mexico. While studying under illustrator rafael lopez at art center at night in san diego, she learned. Jorge and sandra went on to team up for the critically beloved animated film the book. Gutierrez and sandra equihua on the book of life 1. Code switch the day of the dead holiday celebrated in mexico and other latin america countries is now the subject of.
The adventures of manny rivera for nickelodeon, and directed the book. Centro familiar cristiano embajada del reino recommended for you. Equihua sandra equihua is a multiple annie and emmy award winning character designer, painter and childrens book illustrator born in tijuana, mexico. Jorge gutierrez wrestles with the limitations of virtual. Seven samurai 1954, the good, the bad and the ugly 1966, city of god 2002, faster, pussycat. Jorge gutierrez on the book of life and bringing mexico to. She also provides the voice for scardelita sanchez. Jorge gutierrez described the film as being set during a magicrealist version of 1920 on his twitter. The adventures of manny rivera and the animated film the book of life. Gutierrez s society6 store featuring unique designs on various products across art prints, tech accessories, apparels, and home decor goods. Its where your interests connect you with your people.
Gutierrez announce the book of life 2, unveil kung fu space punch exclusive gutierrez, reel fxs chuck peil also charm an annecy audience. Oct 26, 2017 for his first foray into virtual reality, gutierrez reteamed with dallas, txbased animation studio reel fx, reuniting with the crew from the book of life, including art director paul sullivan and character designer sandra equihua, as well as the reel fx animation production team. Born in mexico city and raised in tijuana, gutierrez. Born in mexico city and raised in tijuana, gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons. A more stylish and elaborately conceived film, the book of life is the brain child of calarts grad and tv animation veteran jorge gutierrez. Gutierrez is the acclaimed director of the golden globe nominated film the book of life and the creator with wife and muse sandra equihua. Sullivan describe how mexican folk art influenced the look of the book of life. Our story mexopolis is a production company founded in 1994 by jorge r. Apparently there is a the book of death, the evil counterpart to the book of life. Thomas, one of the other tour guides, is related to at least the posadas. The adventures of manny rivera 2007 and kung fu space punch 2018. Apparently there is a the book of death, the evil counterpart to the book. How border crossing inspired mexican artist jorge r.