Matthew Luhn Explained

Matthew Luhn
Alma Mater:Academy of Art University (BFA)
Nationality:American
Spouse:Valerie LaPointe
Children:2
Years Active:1992–present
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Years Active:2009–present

Matthew Luhn is an American storyboard artist, animator, and director for Pixar and The Simpsons. He is also known for serving as a creative writing instructor and keynote speaker.[1]

Career

Luhn attended the character animation program at the California Institute of the Arts. In 1993, he directed his student film Starship Spacehustle, and was offered his first animation job. He dropped out of CalArts, and at the age 19, he was the youngest animator hired to work on The Simpsons. His work includes the episodes: "Kamp Krusty" (1992), "Lisa's Pony" (1992), "Homer Alone" (1992), "Colonel Homer" (1992), "Homer Defined" (1992), and "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk" (1992).[2]

Shortly thereafter, Luhn joined Pixar Animation Studios, becoming one of the first 12 animators on the studio's feature film, Toy Story (1995).[3] He stated, "I loved working on Toy Story, but the part that really interested me was the big picture – the story part ... But I wasn't able to make the transition over from animator to storyteller easily." Luhn was told that he was not experienced enough to become a storyboard artist. He left Pixar to gain experience as a freelance storyboard artist and copywriter for several commercial studios. After a year, he sent his storyboard portfolio to Pixar, and he was rehired as a storyboard artist for Toy Story 2 (1999).

Outside his career as a story artist and animator, Luhn is also a keynote speaker who has trained chief executive officers, marketing teams, directors and other professionals how to craft and tell stories for Fortune 500 companies.[4] [5] [6] Matthew also gave a TEDx Talk at the University of California, Santa Barbara.[7] [8]

Personal life

Luhn is married to Valerie LaPointe, and he has two daughters.[9] [10]

Filmography

Shorts

Books

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shing. David. Cannes 2016 Shingerview: Matthew Luhn, Story Veteran, Pixar. The Huffington Post. 6 July 2016. 8 November 2016. 11 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160711122347/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-shing/cannes-2016-shingerview-m_b_10841370.html. live.
  2. Web site: The Baylor Evnen Build Your Character Program on Communications Featuring Pixar's Matthew Luhn. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 4 August 2017. en. 15 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915113318/http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/law/6275/35086. live.
  3. Web site: Parachuk. Tanya. Beyond Pixar: Matthew Luhn Shares Storytelling Principles Everyone Can Use. Voices.com. 4 August 2017. 23 March 2017. 15 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915071027/https://www.voices.com/blog/beyond-pixar-matthew-luhn-shares-storytelling-principles-everyone-can-use/. live.
  4. Web site: Courtenay. Adam. Using a good story to make connections. Intheblack Magazine. 4 August 2017. en. 15 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915072633/https://www.intheblack.com/articles/2017/07/01/matthew-luhn-good-storys. live.
  5. Web site: DTS 2017: The Art of Storytelling with Matthew Luhn. RTÉ.ie. 4 August 2017. en. 15 February 2017. 15 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915070857/https://www.rte.ie/events/dublin-tech-summit/2017/0215/852869-dts-2017-the-art-of-storytelling-with-matthew-luhn/. live.
  6. Web site: Weeklong Business Program Explores 'Create Your Own Story'. California State University, Fullerton. 22 February 2017. 2017-03-29. 2017-02-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20170224005941/http://news.fullerton.edu/2017wi/Business-Week.aspx. live.
  7. Web site: TEDx UCSB Dazzles with TAs, Pixar Writer. The Bottom Line. 4 August 2017. 6 February 2017. 15 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915070653/https://thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu/2017/02/tedx-ucsb-dazzles-with-tas-pixar-writer. live.
  8. Web site: Hertz. Todd. What's Your Story? with Matthew Luhn of Pixar. Patch.com. 4 August 2017. 25 January 2013. 15 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170915113414/https://patch.com/illinois/stcharles-il/ev--whats-your-story-with-matthew-luhn-of-pixar-8dae5160. live.
  9. News: Sidersky . Robyn . She used to doodle sketches of Disney's Ariel. Now this Virginia Beach native is working for Pixar . . August 4, 2019 . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190804134006/https://www.pilotonline.com/entertainment/celebrities/article_8bd738a8-ad69-11e9-b111-3f9c8b83e9bf.html . August 4, 2019 . dead.
  10. Web site: Weinstein . Dina . Art & Animation: A conversation with VCU grad, Pixar director Valerie LaPointe . Virginia Commonwealth University . March 29, 2021 . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210329175946/https://vcu.exposure.co/art-animation-a-conversation-with-vcu-grad-pixar-director-valerie-lapointe . March 29, 2021 . live.
  11. Web site: Santa Yeti: A fun, refreshing read in a field of well-worn holiday classics . . Book review . August 15, 2023 . July 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231201074042/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/matthew-luhn/santa-yeti/ . December 1, 2023 . live.

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