Walt Disney Animation has appointed four filmmakers to work on original content for the studio.
Directors Carlos Lopez Estrada (“Blindspotting”) and Suzi Yoonessi, along with Disney veterans Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith are each developing new films for the company’s animation branch.The announcement comes as Disney and Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee work to increase the studio’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Among its upcoming slate, Disney animation has “Raya and the Last Dragon” starring Awkwafina and written by Adele Lim.“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium,” Lee, who wrote and directed “Frozen” and its forthcoming sequel, said in a statement.
“Carlos and Suzi are two incredible, inventive filmmakers who have both received acclaim for their work.
Josie and Marc, master, lead story artists,
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