Name: The clues to a great story
Uploaded: 2012-03-06T16:39:34Z
Duration: 18 min 59 s
Description: Filmmaker Andrew Stanton ("Toy Story," "WALL-E") shares what he knows about storytelling -- starting at the end and working back to the beginning. Contains graphic language ... (Note: this talk is not available for download.)

Filmmaker Andrew Stanton ("Toy Story," "WALL-E") shares what he knows about storytelling -- starting at the end and working back to the beginning. Contains graphic language ... (Note: this talk is not available for download.)

The clues to a great story

Every unforgettable story, from animated adventures to classic films, succeeds because it makes the audience care—emotionally, intellectually, and aesthetically. A well-told promise at the beginning hooks us, while hidden clues keep us working to piece the meaning together. Even a selfish character can become lovable if their journey is true to human experience. The magic ingredient is wonder; when a story stirs it, it leaves a lasting imprint and an urge to pass it on.