“Almost too beautiful to be true”

5/11/2022

This article features an interview with Jessica Niebel, an animator and filmmaker who has created a short film inspired by the work of Hayao Miyazaki. Niebel discusses her artistic process and the influence that Miyazaki's films, such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, have had on her work. She explains how she strives to capture the magical and whimsical elements of Miyazaki's storytelling in her own animations. Niebel also discusses the importance of hand-drawn animation and the challenges she faced in creating her film. Overall, the article offers insight into the creative process of an animator who draws inspiration from Miyazaki's celebrated body of work.

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