The Unseen Heroes Behind Disney's Magic: A Glimpse into the Worldbuilders' Journey

Disney Worldbuilders is a documentary film that showcases the people behind the stories we love. The film features interviews with Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel creatives, including Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush, and Josh D'Amaro.

According to director Leslie Iwerks, the film's goal is to inspire future storytellers. Iwerks used a style of filmmaking called Vérité, which captures real, non-scripted reactions from the subjects. This approach creates a sense of intimacy and authenticity, making the viewer feel like they're experiencing the moment alongside the creatives.

The film also explores the personal struggles and doubts that these worldbuilders faced in their careers. For example, Kevin Feige was rejected from USC's film school four times before being accepted, while Pete Docter was almost fired from directing Monsters, Inc. due to his inability to get the story right. These stories humanize the creatives and remind us that even those who achieve great success face obstacles along the way.

The documentary also takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes look at Disney's new Abu Dhabi theme park, which is currently in its early stages of development. The film shows pitch meetings and early discussions between Bob Iger and Josh D'Amaro about bringing this project to life.