A miraculous, inspirational story of tears and laughter woven through with gods mercies click the arrow to play video. Take a visual walk through his career and see 6 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 1 clip that. Jorge r gutierrez 6 character images behind the voice actors. Book of life directors 8minute student short is a mustwatch watch jorge r. This volume is an inspirational behindthescenes look at the making of the animated feature film the book of life, from visionary producer guillermo del toro pans labyrinth and director jorge r. The book of life marks dallasbased reel fxs second animated feature release, following their 20 debut, free birds. Most recently, gutierrez cowrote and directed the animated feature the book of life for reel fx and 20th century. While at the university, he created the three dimensional short carmelo, which enabled him to win the student emmy award in animation in 2001 and was screened at many festivals around the world. Dec 18, 2014 animator and calarts alumnus jorge gutierrez filmvideo mfa 00 was on campus last thursday dec. Take a visual walk through his career and see 6 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 1 clip that showcases his performance. Carmelo, an eightminute short film produced in 2000, was created by gutierrez during his time as a studentyes, a student at calarts. Most recently, gutierrez cowrote and directed the animated feature the book of life for reel fx and 20th century fox.
A similarly nightmarish interview almost ended his chance at getting the book of life below made. Gutierrez, it was produced by aaron berger, brad booker, guillermo del toro, and carina schulze. To determine whether the heart of humankind is pure and good, two godlike beings engage in an otherworldly wager during mexicos annual day of the dead celebration. There he created the 3d short carmelo, which won the 2001 student. He has created the multiple annie award and emmy awardwinning. 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. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated musical fantasy adventure comedy film coproduced by reel fx creative studios and 20th century fox animation, and distributed by 20th century fox. He wears a mint green matador suit with many medals and a red head gear that resembles a crown. Jorge gutierrez career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba, gleague, ncaa, and international leagues. Jorge gutierrez author of the art of the book of life.
Jorge gutierrez on the book of life and bringing mexico to. There he created the 3d short carmelo, which won the 2001 student emmy. Jorge gutierrez is the author of the art of the book of life 4. Gutierrez is a mexican animator, painter, writer and director. He has been married to sandra equihua since november 2, 2001.
Gutierrez as carmelo sanchez, manolos deceased tall and burly aztec ancestor. To determine whether the heart of humankind is pure. While studying, jorge created the cg animated short carmelo, which won the 2001 student emmy award for animation prompting jules to praise him with the words, maybe youre not an idiot. I started pitching it in 2000 since its based on my calarts short carmelo.
Jorge gutierrez talks the book of life animation world. From mexican folk art to sergio leone to radiohead, the director jorge r. The book of life 2014 movie behind the voice actors. Watch debut short carmelo from the book of life director. This was my calarts thesis film from the year 2000. For husband and wife team jorge gutierrez and sandra equihua, many. Gutierrezs cg feature, book of life, will be released on october 10, 2014, by fox animation studios. Jorge gutierrez player profile, denver nuggets, news. Jorge r gutierrez 6 character images behind the voice. Oct 17, 2014 with the book of life having opened in the states today, heres creator jorge r. Jun 28, 2012 jorge gutierrez went undrafted in the 2012 nba draft making him an unrestricted fa sep 24, 20 jorge gutierrez signed a contract with the brooklyn nets oct 26, 20 the. View the profiles of people named carmelo gutierrez. The harmonious comingling of life and death is the just first and weightiest of the many strange, beautiful bedfellows to be found in filmmaker jorge r. The adventures of manny rivera 2007 and kung fu space punch.
He directed the book of life and he voices carmelo sanchez. Join facebook to connect with carmelo gutierrez and others you may know. The film features the voice acting of stars diego luna, zoe saldana and channing tatum as. Book of life is animator jorge gutierrezs first feature film. Just as beautifully designed as the book of life, carmelo. Watch debut short carmelo from the book of life director jorge gutierrez 14 october 2014 screen anarchy. Unlike tartakovsky and moore who took over the reins of existing studio projects, gutierrez. Animator and calarts alumnus jorge gutierrez filmvideo mfa 00 was on campus last thursday dec. Gutierrez reached far and wide for inspiration in making the book of life, his first 3d animated feature.
A more stylish and elaborately conceived film, the book of life is the brain child of. Jorge gutierrez is interviewed by his wife and fellow emmywinning animation. Many of the themes and visual motifs, in fact, can be found in carmelo, the graduation film that gutierrez made at calarts in 2000. Mexico is way more complicated than anybody thinks. Oct 14, 2014 book of life is animator jorge gutierrez s first feature film. Gutierrezs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. There he created the 3d short carmelo, which won the 2001 student emmy award in. With the book of life having opened in the states today, heres creator jorge r. Oct 19, 2014 from mexican folk art to sergio leone to radiohead, the director jorge r.
Jorge gutierrez on the book of life and bringing mexico. Jorge gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons, illustrations and paintings exploring his love affair with mexican pop and folk culture. A tale packed with adventure, the book of life celebrates the power of friendship and family, and the courage to follow your dreams. If you havent seen book of life yet, you should do that. Actualmente resido en tenerife, islas canarias, espana desde hace 11 anos. The director of the book of life and animated shows for nickelodeon and netflix discusses being autistic, mixing mexican culture with scifi and kung fu, and how he stays positive in the face of. Gutierrez first venture into animation storytelling a student. Jorge gutierrez dallas society of visual communications. Jorge gutierrez on the power being autistic brings to his. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated musical fantasy adventure comedy film coproduced by reel fx creative studios and 20th century fox animation, and distributed by 20th century. He currently resides in the land of the remembered.
This volume is an inspirational behind the scenes look at the making of the animated feature film the book of life, from visionary producer guillermo del toro pans labyrinth and director jorge r. For the past decadeandahalf, he has sought to bring a more authentic portrayal of mexico and. Gutierrez net worth 2018, biowiki celebrity net worth. View the profiles of professionals named carmelo gutierrez on linkedin. He is the tallest and burliest member of the sanchez family. Sep 16, 2014 a tale packed with adventure, the book of life celebrates the power of friendship and family, and the courage to follow your dreams. Gutierrez first venture into animation storytelling a student emmy winning calarts thesis film about a boy.
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