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About The Film
Since ancient times,
stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.
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The Story
In bringing Merida
and Elinor's story to life, directors Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman drew inspiration not only from their own experiences as teenagers, but from their experiences as parents—in Chapman's case, from her relationship with her daughter, and in Andrews' case, from his relationship with his oldest daughter and three younger sons.
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The Characters
Brave introduces
a multitude of new characters to audiences, from the fiery princess Merida to the murderous bear Mor’du. When Merida’s mother, the dignified and elegant Queen Elinor, is transformed into a bear, mother and daughter must work together to find a way to reverse the spell, all the while attempting to placate feuding lords and avoid the kingdom’s most renowned bear hunter—King Fergus himself.
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The World
The film’s setting
in lush, wild Scotland was an essential source of inspiration. Recalls director Mark Andrews, “We went to the highest part of Scotland and the lowest part of Scotland—and everything had a story.”
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Behind The Scenes
Curly hair is notoriously
difficult to render in the computer, but Merida’s riotous red locks were so integral to her character that there was never any question of opting for something more subdued. It took over a year to get the correct look.
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Credits
DIRECTED BY
Mark AndrewsDIRECTED BY
Brenda ChapmanCO-DIRECTED BY
Steve PurcellPRODUCED BY
Katherine SarafianEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
John Lasseter,
Andrew Stanton, Pete DocterASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Mary Alice DrummSTORY BY
Brenda ChapmanSCREENPLAY BY
Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell,
Brenda Chapman & Irene MecchiORIGINAL SCORE COMPOSED BY
Patrick DoyleSTORY SUPERVISOR
Brian LarsenFILM EDITOR
Nicholas C. Smith, A.C.E.PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Steve PilcherSUPERVISING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Bill WiseSUPERVISING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Steve MayPRODUCTION MANAGER
Andrea WarrenSUPERVISING ANIMATORS
Alan Barillaro,
Steven Clay HunterDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY-CAMERA
Robert AndersonDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY-LIGHTING
Danielle FeinbergCHARACTER SUPERVISORS
Bill Sheffler,
Colin Hayes Thompson, Thomas JordanSETS SUPERVISOR
Derek WilliamsSIMULATION SUPERVISOR
Claudia Chung SaniiEFFECTS SUPERVISOR
David MacCarthyCHARACTER ART DIRECTOR
Matt NolteSHADING ART DIRECTOR
Tia Wallace KratterGLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR
Gordon CameronRENDERING SUPERVISOR
Humera Yasmin KhanCROWD LEADS
Paul Kanyuk, Paul MendozaSOUND DESIGNER
Gary RydstromCASTING BY
Kevin Reher, C.S.A.,
Natalie Lyon, C.S.A.CAST
MERIDA
Kelly MacdonaldFERGUS
Billy ConnollyELINOR
Emma ThompsonTHE WITCH
Julie WaltersLORD DINGWALL
Robbie ColtraneLORD MACGUFFIN
Kevin McKiddLORD MACINTOSH
Craig FergusonMAUDIE
Sally Kinghorn & Eilidh FraserYOUNG MERIDA
Peigi BarkerYOUNG MACGUFFIN
Kevin McKiddYOUNG MACINTOSH
Steven CreeTHE CROW
Steve PurcellWEE DINGWALL
Callum O’NeillMARTIN
Patrick DoyleGORDON
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