Turning Red: Director Domee Shi & Producer Lindsey Collins on Pixar During the Pandemic

When it comes to stories about growing up and coming-of-age, Turning Red hits the nail on the head with an adorable and heartwarming story about a 13-year-old named Meilin “Mei“ Lee (Rosalie Chiang). Puberty is already a difficult time in life, but what if when you were consumed by hormones and emotions you spontaneously turned into a giant red panda? Blessed/cursed with this ability, Turning Red follows Mei as she discovers her new powers and learns to embrace them. Turning Red captures the nuance of a mother-daughter relationship, one that is rooted in love but also connection, over-protectiveness, and cultural norms. It’s hard enough having to deal with this newfound ability, but Mei must also confront her mother Ming (Sandra Oh) as a young adult now growing into her own person. turning-red-friends We had a chance to speak with the director, co-writer, and Oscar-winner Domee Shi and Pixar producer Lindsey Collins about the film. Like her previous award-winning short Bao, Turning