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\u201cThe bear finally committing to the relationship mirrored my willingness to become a better animator\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 19, 2017 | Interview with Eric Raingruber, director of Catching the L Train<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catching the L Train<\/a> is probably the most adorable, heart-warming animation you\u2019ve seen in a while. That\u2019s why our lead judge, Jackie Moore<\/a>, described it as a \u201cperfect short film\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In the following interview, animator and director Eric Raingruber<\/a> shares his 18-months process of bringing this unique story into life.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eric Raingruber<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Where did the idea\/inspiration for the story come from? Is this based on true (human) events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project started with a test charter I created to improve my skills working with a particular fur plug-in. When it came time for me to commit to making a short, I realized that I could see building a world around this guy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story really didn\u2019t interest me until I saw the theme in terms of what I wanted and what I was willing to do to get there. The bear finally committing to the relationship and risking everything mirrored my willingness to work nights until all hours to get the film made and, hopefully, become a better animator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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