Do you remember what your first date was like? Or do you remember what your kids' first date was like? Riley's First Date is a glimpse into what that is like. (My daughter is 11, so I am hoping I have a little more time before that happens here!) I got to talk to both Director Josh Cooley and Producer Mark Nielsen about what it was like making Riley's First Date and got some really great insight on the short that is included in the Bonus Features for Inside Out (now now available on Blu-ray and Digital HD! – get a copy!).
- The Riley's First Date short was something they came up with during the 4 years of making Inside Out.
- It took them 10 months to make this!
- Both Director Josh Cooley and Producer Mark Nielsen have daughters. So did the editor and most everybody working on the film. They had a great starting point, since they all had experience with daughters!
- They choose ACDC for the short because, they really wanted to settle on something that was iconic. It also had to be something that both Jordan as a kid can be into and could be familiar with as well as the Dad. Plus, ACDC still kicks butt!
- One of the emotions in Jordan's head (That's the boy who comes over for Riley's First Date) is Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers. It is the first one that goes, “Dude what is he lookin’ at?” Stop reading, go watch the short again. You know you want to.
- The other voice in Jordan's head is Bill Hader just doing the voice, “HOOO, HOOO, HOOO.” Stop reading, go watch the short again. You know you want too again.
- Since they made the short during filming, the crew working on it was made up of entirely of people that worked on the feature film.
- Mark told us that making people cry with the scenes that were more emotional in Inside Out were the ones that they struggled with the most. They spent the most time on those, and they were re-worked the most.
- When we see the inside of Jordan's head, the camera is suppose to be MTV style. The cameras not locked down, and it’s just constantly moving. Yes, go ahead and watch it again.
- John Lasseter came up with the scene where the dad is playing a guitar in his heyday! I find it fascinating how John has his hands in everything and that he helps with his ideas along the way.
As you can see, we learned a ton from Director Josh Cooley & Producer Mark Nielsen! What did you learn that you didn't know? Anything else we should have asked?
I have learned so much over the last month from all the posts I have read about Inside Out. This is no exception! Great post Now I have to got see this short again!
Thanks for sharing this interview. Riley’s First Date is one of my favorite shorts.
Oh man, Riley’s First Date sounds super cute. I can’t wait to see it with my kids.
It’s pretty incredible how much work goes into these shorts. I really need to watch that short. I’ll be watching the movie soon too.
Great info! I’ve never watched the movie, so excited to pick up the DVD for this holiday season
Sounds like a great film! I don’t think I have ever really been on a proper date. lol. Met my hubby on high school and been with him ever since.
I do remember my first date and it was awkward. LOL. My son is only 12, but he had actually talked about having a date. Yikes!
These are good to know. The twins loved the movie and they are dying to see it again. Gotta get that DVD.
I love this short and the movie. Such a great time and message for the whole family. We loved it!
I love getting behind the scened info and I think it’s awesome that you got to interview the creators of Inside Out!! I am so jealous!! LOL!!
Riley’s First Date sounds absolutely great & the interview is quiet awesome as well. I would love to watch the movie with my kids & husband.
Was this part of the movie? I don’t remember seeing a first date part? Thanks for the interview.
I have never heard of this, but it sounds interesting. I will have to check it out for sure!
Bill Hader cracks me up. I am going to have to check this out.
Thanks for sharing this interview! I had never heard of Riley’s first date!
Sounds like a fantastic short that I need to see. I love reading what goes into making these. Great post.
I still like AC/DC. My kids think it sounds dated. I am raising them all wrong. 😉
I ahvent seen Inside Out or the short! After reading this, I know I need to see both asap!
We saw Inside Out at the drive in. I’m getting it for my kids this Christmas, and can’t wait to watch it with my dad. He’s a neurobiologist and wants to see how Disney portrays the brain and emotions! 🙂
What an interesting interview! Thank you for sharing, I loved reading this!
Ohhh, sounds like a great interview! never seen Riley’s first date!