Jorge R. Gutierrez Details His Hilarious and Epic Journey To Become a Director
by Tito W. James
At Annecy 2023 Jorge R. Gutierrez narrates his hilarious and epic journey as a confused animation student from Mexico to an even more confused Emmy-winning creator and feature film director at Netflix. Known for El Tigre, The Book of Life, and Maya and the Three, Jorge has been an advocate for Mexican representation in animation and an inspiration to rising creators from around the world. In a lengthy Q and A discussion, Jorge gives practical advise on how to find your art style and incorporate cultural heritage into universal storytelling.