Tim Burton and Carlos Grangel discuss character design and Halloween

Character designer Carlos Grangel, co-founder of Grangel Studio, has provided a masterclass detailing the design process for Emily, the protagonist of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. In the session, Grangel demonstrates how to translate Tim Burton’s initial concepts into a functional character by analyzing form, movement, anatomy, silhouette, and personality.

In a separate reflection, filmmaker Tim Burton shared his perspective on Halloween, stating, “For some of us, Halloween is every day.” Burton describes the holiday not merely as a calendar date, but as a way to embrace imagination, creativity, and the unconventional. His view aligns with his cinematic body of work, which often features eccentric and misunderstood characters who find identity through their unique, gothic aesthetics.