At just about any moment of any day in Oregon, someone is making animation. Home of Oscarwinning artists, Portland is considered one of the stopmotion capitals of the world. Meet the artists who have made Oregon an animation powerhouse, including Claymation creator Will Vinton, animation makers Rose Bond, Jerold Howard, Joan Gratz, artists at LAIKA, and more!

This story first aired April 2017

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