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Shrek Co-Director Reflects on 25-Year Anniversary
Originally published May 19, 2026
By Barry Levitt · Letterboxd Journal
AI-generated summary based on Letterboxd Journal · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on May 30, 2026
Key points
- Shrek co-director Vicky Jenson reflects on the film's 25-year anniversary
- The movie earned $492.5 million worldwide and won the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature
- Jenson discusses the technical challenges and limitations that improved the storytelling
Vicky Jenson, co-director of Shrek, discusses the film's impact and legacy with Barry Levitt. The movie, released in 2001, shattered expectations and earned $492.5 million worldwide, becoming the first winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Jenson shares insights on the technical challenges and limitations that pushed the team to create a better story.
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