Dan Scanlon

Dan Scanlon

  • Born: 1976-6-21
  • Birthplace: Michigan, U.S.
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  • Profession: Director, screenwriter
  • Nationality: America
  • Representative Works: Mater and the Ghostlight, Monsters University, Onward
  • Dan Scanlon (Dan Scanlon), born on June 21, 1976 in Michigan, USA, is an American animation director and screenwriter.
    In 2006, he co-directed his first animated short film " Mater and the Ghostlight " with John Lasseter . In 2013, he directed the animated film " Monsters University " [1] , which was shortlisted for the 67th British Film Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Award and the 41st Anne Award for Best Animated Feature Film [2] . He was nominated for the film. The 41st Anne Award for Best Animated Film Screenwriter Award [2] . In 2020, directed the animated film " Onward " [3] , which won the 46th American People’s Choice Award for Family Film of the Year.    

    Performing Experience

    In 2006, he co-directed his first animated short film " Mater and the Ghostlight " with John Lasseter . This film tells the story of a prank-loving drag line being frightened by the "ghost fire".
    In 2013, he directed the animated film " Monsters University " dubbed by Billy Crystal and John Goodman . The film was shortlisted for the 67th British Film Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and the 41st Anne Award for Best Animated Feature Film . He With the film shortlisted for the 41st Anne Award for Best Animated Screenwriter Award .   
    In 2020, he directed the animated film " Onward ", which mainly tells the story of the brothers embarking on an adventure to find a little magic in modern life,   and won the 46th American People's Choice Award for Family Carnival Film of the Year.

    Character Evaluation

    In the animated film "Monsters University", director Dan Scanlon found the tone that the film should have. Just like Pixar's usual style, genius lies in the details. Although the children who have never watched or knew "Monsters University" are also very happy to watch it, the action overflows the screen with a seductive rhythm   , he makes the movie full of movement, and of course also captures the humor of Pixar   . Moreover, trying to find a balance between fantasy and reality, the ratio of fantasy and reality elements is about 30% to 70%   . At the same time, a lot of montage language was used to perfectly show what happened at Monsters University, to reflect the dynamic and changeable characteristics of the film, and to increase the unique artistic charm of "Monsters University" . 
    Extended Reading

    Monsters University quotes

    • [Mike has received his Student ID Card, though it only shows the Top of his Head]

      Mike Wazowski: I can't believe it.

      Mike Wazowski: [Out Loud] I'm Officially a COLLEGE STUDENT!

    • [Sulley begins to feel bad about Rigging the Scare Simulator in the Final Challenge of the Scare Games. He walks sadly across Campus, carrying the Trophy that his team received, feeling sorry for Mike]

      Professor Knight: [Walking by] Mr. Sullivan. Great job out there. Look forward to having you back in my Class.

      [Sulley is then approached by the RORs, apart from Randy, who'd presumably been kicked off the team after they lost]

      Johnny: You did great out there Sullivan. I guess I was wrong about you. You're one of us after all.

      [Johnny hands Sulley Randy's ROR Jacket. He then spots Dean Hardscrabble up ahead talking to Professor Knight. Sulley hands both the ROR Jacket and the trophy to Johnny and runs up to Dean Hardscrabble]

      Johnny: Where are you going?