# FUTUROPOLIS returns to Richmond

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Podcast: [Sifter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sifter-5261861)
Published: 2026-03-04T15:52:41+00:00
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## Resource

Steve Segal and Phil Trumbo co-directed “Futuropolis” a zany animated sci-fi adventure that was released in 1984. It’s being screened at the 32nd annual James River Film Festival (March 29 – April 4). Steve went on to work at Pixar on the first two “Toy Story” movies and Phil won an Emmy for his work on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” but we’ll save those discussions for future podcasts. This show is about “Futropolis:” – The VCU inspiration for the movie – Their expectations and the results – Being influenced by Red Grooms and Max Fleisher – Shooting stop motion with people – Drawing animation on the actual film – Silent movie tributes all over Richmond LINKS: James River Film Festival If you missed it at the Festival, here’s link to it on YouTube A news report from the premiere at the Biograph Steve’s website Phil’s website

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