KLAUS: BEHIND THE SCENES

KLAUS: BEHIND THE SCENES   AIF Exclusive! Sergio Pablos, Spain/USA In English   Animation Is Film is proud to present this exclusive sneak peak at one of the most anticipated animated features of the year – Netflix’s KLAUS!  Hear from filmmakers – director Sergio Pablos (live, via satellite) and Animation Supervisor Matt Williames (live, in-person) – about the production, and see never-before-seen footage of this groundbreaking new feature.     When Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers KLAUS (Oscar winner J.K. Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care. An animated holiday comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS CO-stars Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald.