Dustin Yellin, known for his glass sculptures and as founder of Pioneer Works, has made his first film, *Goodnight Lamby*, produced by Darren Aronofsky's A.I.-focused studio Primordial Soup. The short film, a hero's journey to rescue his daughter Zia's favorite stuffed animal, premiered at Cannes. Yellin discusses the project with his friend actor Paul Rudd, who voices the character "Papa," exploring how fatherhood and his existing artistic practice of "frozen cinema" inspired the animation.
The article matters because it marks a significant expansion of Yellin's multidisciplinary practice into film, bridging his physical sculptures with virtual animation. It also highlights the growing intersection of visual art and filmmaking, with major figures like Aronofsky backing artist-driven projects. The conversation with Rudd offers insight into how personal experience and collaboration drive artistic innovation in the contemporary art world.