Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, “LAVA” is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.

Director: James Ford Murphy

Executive Producer: John Lasseter

Producer: Andrea Warren,

Screenwriter: James Ford Murphy

Editor: Robert Grahamjones A.C.E.

Production Designer: Matt Nolte

Sound Designer: Ren Klyce, Skywalker Sound

Music: James Ford Murphy

Principal Cast: Kuana Torres-Kahale, Napua Greig

James Murphy joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1996, working as an animator on “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” and “Ratatouille.” Next, Murphy was the Director of Creative Artists, where he oversaw Animation/Art/Story across the studio. Most recently, Murphy made his directing debut with "LAVA."

Distributor: Pixar Animation Studios

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