Join three of Disney Animation Studio’s leading talents for a special preview screening of Big Hero 6, and find out more about how Disney’s latest masterpiece was created. Inspired by the Marvel comic of the same name, Big Hero 6 is the first movie to fuse the superhero genre with Disney’s famous family film formula, and has already won plaudits for its unique style and original script – not to mention ‘huggable robot’ Baymax himself.
As well as being treated to an exclusive preview showing of Big Hero 6, prior to its release, this is your chance to learn from the undisputed masters of animated features. Co-directors Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh), Chris Williams (Bolt) and producer Roy Conli (Tangled) each present the most important lessons of their careers, as well as a panel Q&A offering an opportunity to pick the brains of a creative team going through a vintage run of successes, including Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, and Frozen.
You’ll learn how the Disney team researched and developed the film’s unique setting of San Fransokyo, fusing elements of the east and west to create a rich, detailed and fun new environment. You’ll also find out about the development of Disney’s powerful Denizen software, which enabled them to populate the city with an unprecedented variety of independent citizens (and tourists!), and discover how their ground-breaking, light-rendering program Hyperion was used to give the film its distinctive visual style. It’s a unique afternoon which is a must for film buffs and animaniacs alike.
This course is for you if...
- You’re interested in a career in animation, production or cinematic storytelling
- You’re an animation fan interested in the Disney legacy and production techniques
- You want an opportunity to see Disney’s new blockbuster before it hits the cinemas
Course description
This fun afternoon combines a special screening of Disney’s acclaimed new animated feature, with advice, top tips and behind-the-scenes secrets from three of the studio’s most prominent talents. Highlights include:
- Special preview screening of Big Hero 6
- Talk from co-director Don Hall
- Talk from co-director Chris Williams
- Talk from producer Roy Conli
- Panel Q&A
Tutor profiles
Don Hall (director) directed Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2011 feature Winnie the Pooh, alongside Stephen J Anderson. Don previously served as head of story for 2009’s The Princess and the Frog, working closely with the directors in editorial and recording sessions, his responsibilities included story crew supervision, storyboarding sequences and writing. Hall began his career at Walt Disney Animation Studios in June of 1995, coming onboard as a story apprentice on Tarzan, Don served as a storyboard artist on The Emperor’s New Groove, Chicken Little and various development projects, and earned an Annie Award nomination for his work on The Emperor’s New Groove. For Meet the Robinsons, Hall was elevated to head of story, and netted him a second Annie nomination.
Chris Williams (director) directed Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Oscar-nominated feature Bolt (2008) with Byron Howard. Joining the Florida animation studio as an intern in 1994, Williams was a key member of the story team for Mulan in 1998. Chris worked as a story artist on Lilo and Stitch, before earning an Annie Award nomination for co-writing The Emperor’s New Groove. Chris has since served in the story department on Wreck-It Ralph and last year’s Oscar-winning feature, Frozen. Chris also wrote and directed Disney’s first CG short, Glago’s Guest, for which he won an Annie Award, and won an Emmy as executive producer of the ABC holiday special Prep & Landing.
Roy Conli (producer) joined Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1993, as creator and producer of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Since then, Roy has served as producer for numerous Disney hits, including Hercules, Tarzan, Treasure Planet and, in his new role as part of the WDAS executive leadership team, Tangled.
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