Short films Quotes by Bill Plympton

I'm very happy with the success of short films. In fact, for me, the short films make more money than the features.

— Bill Plympton

My films usually start with an idea that I get while walking the streets. For example, I got the idea for 'Guard Dog' when…

— Bill Plympton

For me, the perfect film has no dialogue at all. It's purely a visual, emotional, visceral kind of experience. And I think one can…

— Bill Plympton

I'd love to win an Oscar; that would be great. I hope to get a feature film that I've made get a wide release.…

— Bill Plympton

I like to get up at six in the morning, and I draw until sometimes ten at night.

— Bill Plympton

Hand-drawn animation is something that I feel really strongly about. A Pixar movie may be really great, but it looks like it was drawn…

— Bill Plympton

The amazing fact that one person can make his own film - I think animation is somewhat unique in that respect. I don't need…

— Bill Plympton

I listen to Emmylou Harris. She's my favorite. I don't know why, but I just feel more creative with her playing.

— Bill Plympton

I think it reflects well on the state of animation that people are knowledgeable about it and love the fantasy and imagination that goes…

— Bill Plympton

People used to want to be filmmakers and animators; now they want to make apps.

— Bill Plympton

Being a talented artist is good, it's nice, but it's not the most important thing. I think being a good storyteller, having a good…

— Bill Plympton

Negotiating with Disney isn't like good cop/bad cop; it's like bad cop/Antichrist.

— Bill Plympton