Interview
Director
The Soul of “Wildwood”: Travis Knight on Portland, Artistry, and the Power of Human Storytelling
Director Travis Knight takes us inside LAIKA's ambitious “Wildwood,” revealing how Portland inspired the film's fantasy world, why global artists are flocking to Oregon
By Simon Thompson
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November 3, 2026
Interview
Costume Designer, Screenwriter
Creating “Wildwood”: How LAIKA Brought Portland’s Spirit, Forests, and Landmarks to Life in an Epic Stop-Motion Fantasy
Seven years in the making, LAIKA’s “Wildwood” is the studio’s most ambitious film yet and a love letter to Portland itself. We go behind the scenes to learn how Oregon’s landscapes, people, artists, and unmistakable spirit shaped every frame of the stop-motion fantasy.
By Simon Thompson
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October 22, 2026
