Jesse Rylander
Photographer, Author, Writer
Articles & interviews5
- Zellweger and Maguire Reflect on Bridget Jones’s Diary at 25
At Tribeca Festival 2026, director Sharon Maguire and actor Renée Zellweger reflected on the 25th anniversary of Bridget Jones’s Diary. The article positions the film’s enduring success as a result of its highly specific, unglamorous character details and Zellweger’s vanity-free performance, while also addressing hostile contemporary coverage of her casting and weight. The pair additionally discussed the increasingly difficult economics of financing mid-budget theatrical films.
- Motionographer at 20 Belongs to the Entire Industry
Writer-director c. Craig discusses the three-year production of ChikaBOOM!, a nine-minute animated short that premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Produced by Asteria and Everyday Mischief, the film combines CG animation with hand-drawn performances, retaining artists' outlines around the volumetric cloud character Kaboom to make human authorship visible.
- Hao Wu Explores TikTok’s Fight for Creative Control
The Motionographer article by Jesse Rylander profiles filmmaker Hao Wu and his 2026 Tribeca Festival documentary 'TikTok Never Dies'. The film explores the creative and political tensions surrounding TikTok, examining how algorithmic control and platform dependency affect creators. Wu discusses his process, visual design challenges, and the broader implications of building creative careers on corporate platforms.
- Paul Rudd on Instinct, Longevity, and Choosing Meaningful Work
Motionographer’s interview with Paul Rudd explores his creative philosophy and career longevity, focusing on instinct, curiosity, and choosing projects that 'should exist.' Through anecdotes from his film career and reflections from a Tribeca Festival talk with Seth Meyers, Rudd discusses authenticity, rebellion against promotional artifice, and the value of small, meaningful work. The piece connects lessons from acting to broader creative disciplines like motion design and filmmaking.
- Motionographer at Tribeca: Key Conversations, Screenings, and What’s Next
Motionographer’s coverage of the 2026 Tribeca Festival highlights the convergence of film, animation, music, games, and brand storytelling. The article previews upcoming in-depth pieces on Madonna’s 'Confessions II' directed by TORSO, Whoopi Goldberg’s animation program, and creative conversations featuring Paul Rudd, Seth Meyers, and David Droga. It positions Tribeca as a reflection of the evolving motion design and visual storytelling landscape.