Lee Unkrich
Film director · 2 films (2010–2017)
Lee Unkrich is a director whose work here spans Toy Story 3 (2010) to Coco (2017), across animation and family. The work runs high-key — 40% of frames across the 2 films indexed here, against 12% library-wide. All 133 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Lee Edward Unkrich is an American film director, editor and writer. He is best known for his work with the animation studio Pixar, which he joined in 1994 as an editor before being credited as a co-director on Toy Story 2 (1999).
Born 8 August 1967 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Directing style
Unkrich structures his animated worlds primarily through exterior, night-time compositions, favoring wide and medium shots framed at eye level to ground the viewer within the space. He maintains a nearly even balance between deep and shallow depth of field, illuminated by a mix of natural sunlight, window light, and vibrant neon sources. The visual atmosphere leans toward a saturated, technicolor aesthetic dominated by rich purples, deep violets, and glowing oranges, punctuated by sharp accents of magenta and cyan.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Animated Feature · 2018
- Academy Award for Best Animated Feature · 2011
- Time Machine Award · 2023
- Annie Award
Films directed by Lee Unkrich
About Lee Unkrich
When was Lee Unkrich born?
Lee Unkrich was born on 8 August 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
What films has Lee Unkrich directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Toy Story 3 (2010) and Coco (2017).
What awards has Lee Unkrich won?
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2018), Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2011), Time Machine Award (2023) and Annie Award.
Search every frame of Lee Unkrich’s films
All 133 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Lee Unkrich — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.