Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Joel Dickie for 2+ years on Dreamwork’s Megamind Rules! and Megamind vs The Doom Sydicate, where I served as Executive Producer. 

 

Megamind was a complicated and challenging production from start to finish as we were tasked with approximating the look and feel of the original 2010 theatrical film on a fraction of the budget. That being said, Joel as one of 3 unit directors, was up for the challenge from day 1 and more than happy to be part of the experience. 

 

Although this sort of cinematic storytelling telling was new to Joel he acclimated quickly, familiarizing himself with all of the tools and techniques required for a CG production. 

 

Joel’s skill as an illustrator and board artist served him well as he brought

a keen knack for composition and movement, as well as humor to the animatics.

He knew how and where to place the camera for maximum impact and drama.

Most importantly, Joel understood how to strike a dynamic balance between

comedy, action and heart, always allowing the characters

to take center stage and drive the story.

 

Although our parameters on Megamind were extremely limited, Joel managed 

to squeeze everything he could out of those boards, giving the show/movie

the scope and quality it deserved. I truly enjoyed working with Joel and

getting to know him both as a filmmaker and a friend.

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Eric Fogel- Dreamworks animation.