Under The Onion Skin

Giulia Martinelli

Under The Onion Skin is a podcast that peels back the layers of animated short films to reveal the heart and soul of the filmmaking process.

Through informal interviews, we get to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of animation from the perspective of the director. We talk about processes, takeaways, struggles, and achievements in a comfortable, playful, and light-hearted way.
The podcast is dedicated to passionate people and students interested in the artistic and niche world of animation. Whether you are an animation enthusiast or an aspiring filmmaker, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration.

Join us as we journey to animation festivals all around the world (atm especially in Europe), where we gather to show years of hard work and collect inspiration.

https://giuliamartinelli.com/podcast

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20 episodes
Updated July 23

Episodes20

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July 23 · 4 min
CELEBRATORY Extra Episode
We hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube! That might just sound like a number on a screen, but to put it into perspective: 1,000 people is 15 full school buses or 5 sold-out cinema halls filled with fellow artists and filmmakers. That blows my mind, and...
Sep 27, 2025 · 6 min
Ep.34 Season Two Wrap Up
This is the Wrap-Up episode of Season 2 of Under the Onion Skin! Find Giulia here: Website: https://giuliamartinelli.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulia_martinelli_x/ Newsletter Creative Crave:...
Sep 20, 2025 · 27 min
Ep.33 Writing Home by Eva Matejovičová
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Writing Home” with Slovak director Eva Matejovičová “Writing Home” by Eva Matejovičová, Digital 2D, 12’’, 2024 // Czech Republic Synopsis: “A small bark beetle girl lives...
Aug 4, 2025 · 24 min
Ep.32 Matta and Matto by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Matta and Matto” with Swiss directors Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp “Matta and Matto” by Bianca Caderas and Kerstin Zemp, 2D Computer Animation, 10’16'', 2023 //...
Jul 3, 2025 · 23 min
Ep.31 subotopic by Nikki Schuster
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Subotopic” with Austrian director Nikki Schuster “Subotopic” by Nikki Schuster, experimental, 10’’, 2023 // Austria, Germany Synopsis “A dive into a mystical underwater...
Jun 8, 2025 · 33 min
Ep.30 Duck by Elie Chapuis
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Duck” with Swiss director Elie Chapuis “Duck” by Elie Chapuis stop-motion animation, 9’’, 2024 // Switzerland, Belgium Synopsis “Vladimir and Olga raise ducks on a small...
May 13, 2025 · 30 min
Ep.29 Diva Sicanella by Rachelle Furrer
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Diva Sicanella” with Swiss director Rachelle Ferrer “Diva Sicanella” by Rachelle Ferrer 2D hand-drawn animation, 5’’, 2024 // Switzerland Synopsis “A former diva takes her...
Apr 25, 2025 · 23 min
Ep.28 Surface Séance by Michael Heindl
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Surface Séance” by Austrian director Michael Heindl “Surface Séance” by Michael Heindl Stop-motion, 5’, 2024 // Austria Synopsis: “In the black shimmering of the picture,...
Feb 18, 2025 · 34 min
Ep.27 Wander to Wonder by Nina Gantz
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Wander to Wonder” by Nina Gantz “Wander to Wonder” by Nina Gantz Stop-motion, 13’, 2023 // Netherlands – France – Belgium - UK Synopsis: “Mary, Billybud, and Fumbleton are...
Feb 10, 2025 · 25 min
Ep.26 Pear Garden by Shadab Shayegan
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film “Pear Garden” by Iranian director Shadab Shayegan “Pear Garden” by Shadab Shayegan 2D animation, 7’, 2024 // Germany Synopsis “Six-year-old Lily visits her grandmother, who...
Jan 26, 2025 · 18 min
Ep.25 Hello Summer by Martin Smatana and Veronika Zacharová
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film "Hello Summer!” with Slovakian director Martin Smatana "Hello Summer!” by Martin Smatana and Veronika Zacharová Stop motion and 2D hand-drawn animation, 11’’, 2024 //...
Dec 22, 2024 · 23 min
Ep.24 Hurikán by Jan Saska
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am talking about the short film "Hurikán" with Czech director Jan Saska and Assistant director & Head of animation Marek Pokorný "Hurikán" by Jan Saska 2D animation, 13’’, 2024 // Czech Republic, France,...
Dec 1, 2024 · 29 min
Ep.23 The Meatseller by Margherita Giusti
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with animation collective Muta Animation about their film "The Meatseller". "The Meatseller" by Margherita Giusti 2D animation, 17’’, 2023 // Italy Synopsis “Follows Selinna Ajamikoko, a young...
Nov 17, 2024 · 32 min
Ep.22 Yuck by Loïc Espuche
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Loïc Espuche about his film "Beurk". "Beurk" by Loïc Espuche 2D animation, 13 min, 2023 // France Synopsis “Yuck! Couples kissing on the mouth are gross. And the worst is, you can’t miss...
Nov 3, 2024 · 32 min
Ep.21 The Car that Came Back from the Sea by Jadwiga Kowalska
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Swiss-Polish director Jadwiga Kowalska about her short animated film "The Car That Came Back from the Sea. "The Car That Came Back from the Sea" by Jadwiga Kowalska 3D, 11’, 2023 //...
May 19, 2024 · 8 min
Ep.20 End of Season 1
That's the end of Season 1! Thanks for sticking with me until now. Here is a wrap-up of the first year of Under the Onion Skin, some takeaways and learnings. Stay in touch with me: Newsletter: https://giuliamartinelli.com/receive-my-newsletter...
May 12, 2024 · 17 min
Ep.19 Rainboy by Barbara Brunner
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Barbara Brunner about her film "Rainboy". "Rainboy" by Barbara Brunner 2D Computer animation, 5', 2023 // Switzerland "A short film about stormy conflicts". Get in contact with Barbara: ...
Apr 28, 2024 · 31 min
Ep.18 Tapir Memories by Pedro Nel Cabrera Vanegas
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Pedro Nel Cabrera Vanegas about his film "Tapir Memories". "Tapir Memories" by Pedro Nel Cabrera Vanegas 2D Computer animation, 9' 20" // 2023 // Switzerland Logline: A tapir mother...
Apr 14, 2024 · 18 min
Ep.17 Dear Me by Suchana Saha
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Suchana Saha about her film "Dear Me" (Priyo Ami). "Dear Me" by Suchana Saha Paint on Glass, 3'40''// 2022 // Produced by Producer- Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, India...
Mar 31, 2024 · 11 min
Ep.16 Backflip by Nikita Diakur
In this episode of Under the Onion Skin, I am chatting with Nikita Diakur about his film "Backflip". "Backflip" by Nikita Diakur Experimental machine learning animation short film, 7'// 2022 // Produced by Nikita Diakur and co-produced by Miyu...