Story & Pictures By

A film by Joanna Rudnick

Story & Pictures By is a captivating documentary exploring the vibrant world of children’s picture books. It spotlights Christian Robinson, Yuyi Morales, and Mac Barnett, pioneers of a new “golden age” in children’s literature, who create groundbreaking works reflecting childhood’s wonders and complexities. The film also revisits classics like Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Snowy Day, and Where the Wild Things Are,  uncovering their enduring legacy through rare archives and mesmerizing stop-motion animation.

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Director

Joanna Rudnick

Producer

Joanna Rudnick, Korelan Matteson, and Tim Horsburgh

Runtime

86 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational, International

Captions Available

English

Language

English

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Festival & Awards

2023 Official Selection – Hamptons International Film Festival

2023 Official Selection – Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

2023 Official Selection – SFFILM

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Story & Pictures By

Let us tell you a story about the literary pioneers who  allow children to dream

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