Walt Stanchfield
Join legendary Disney animators and producers as they discuss the life and influence of Disney mentor, teacher and artist Walt Stanchfield. Learn how Stanchfield’s work has influenced the top talent in the industry today at Comic-Con in San Diego.
DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009
TIME: 3 PM - 4 PM
LOCATION: Room 32AB
San Diego Convention Center
DON HAHN ModeratorThe Walt Disney Studios
Don Hahn is a two-time Academy Award nominee and film producer responsible for producing some of the most successful Walt Disney Animated films of the past 20 years, including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.
GLEN KEANEWalt Disney Animation Studios
Glen Keane is an animator, author, illustrator and director who is currently executive producer and animation director for Disney’s Rapunzel. Keane is best known for his character animation in Disney classics, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan.
ERIC GOLDBERGWalt Disney Animation Studios
Eric Goldberg is an animator and film director who is currently supervising animator for Disney’s upcoming 2D feature The Princess and the Frog. Creator of Aladdin’s Genie, he was the supervising animator for Phil in Hercules and co-director of Pocahontas. Goldberg is also the author of the book Character Animation Crash Course.
TOM SITOProfessor and Animator
Tom Sito is a 30-year veteran of animated film production. He divides his time as a professional animator and adjunct professor of animation at University of California Los Angeles and University of Southern California and lecturing on animation.
RUBÉN PROCOPIOMasked Avengers Productions, Founder
Rubén Procopio began his animation career at Disney at age 18, where he trained under Eric Larson, one of Disney’s Nine Old Men. His film credits include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. In 2003, Procopio founded Masked Avenger Studios, which provides sculpture, design, comics and animation services.
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