Maurissa will be leading Editing “Inside Out 2”: The Big Changes

Join lead editor Maurissa Horwitz behind the scenes of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”, as she shares how the iconic alarm scene came to life and which new emotions were left on the cutting room floor. She’ll also talk about Editorial’s creative impact throughout the course of the movie – and all the Joy (and Anxiety) along the way.

Friday 21st February 9:30 – 10:30

Maurissa Horwitz joined Pixar Animation Studios in April of 2021. She most recently worked as the lead editor on Pixar’s feature film “Inside Out 2.”

As lead editor, Horwitz and her editorial team build the film out from start to finish, frame by
frame. They start by cutting storyboards and reference dialogue, and continue to shape the story, performance, and pacing all the way through the film’s final renders. Horwitz works very closely with the production’s director, story, layout, and animation departments to help bring the film to life.

Prior to Pixar, Horwitz worked at Blue Sky Animation editing the film “Nimona.” She has
worked in editorial positions for over 20 years at companies including DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Disneytoon Studios. Horwitz attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. She currently resides in El Cerrito, CA with her husband Travis, and supermutt, Maggie.