Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life

Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life

PG 2012 · 23 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary

Take an in-depth tour of the London set, and meet the filmmakers and artisans whose work, imagination, and heart breathe life into the film.

Directed by Tim Burton

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Allison Abbate Herself
Tim Burton Himself
Don Hahn Himself
Andy Gent Himself (Puppet Hospital Supervisor)
Peter Saunders Himself (Puppet design and development)

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