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A celebration of the talent and legacy of animation.
In this engaging interview, author Don Peri delves into his new book Directing at Disney, which chronicles the evolution of the animation director’s role from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Don provides fascinating insights into how early Disney directors shaped the studio's legendary animated films, discussing the challenges and innovations that defined each era. He also shares stories about iconic figures like David Hand, Woolie Reitherman, and Hamilton Luske, shedding light on their creative processes and leadership styles. This interview offers a deep dive into Disney’s golden age of animation and the directors who helped bring timeless stories to life.
Image Credit: 'Directing at Disney' © Disney Books. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Don Peri
Author // Independent
("Directing at Disney," "Working with Walt," "Working with Disney," "Walt Disney's First Lady of Imagineering: Harriet Burns")
Don Peri is a Disney historian and the author of, in addition to "Directing at Disney," "Working with Walt" and "Working with Disney," as well as co-author of "Walt Disney's First Lady of Imagineering: Harriet Burns."
He has consulted with The Walt Disney Family Foundation, plus lectured on Disney history at many venues, including The Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company Consumer Products Division, Disneyland (for Cast Members), and The Walt Disney Family Museum.
He appeared in the documentary WALT: The Man Behind the Myth.
MODERATOR
Keith Blackmore
Sr. Lecturer // Vancouver Film School
As an animation historian, Keith Blackmore has been a passionate cheerleader and a voice for all-things animated in the Vancouver area for almost 30 years. As one of the producers of the SPARK ANIMATION Festival and an active member of the local SIGGRAPH chapter, Keith has presented, interviewed and moderated at many festivals, local and national.
Since 1995, Blackmore has educated, entertained and inspired students in the history of animation and media studies at the Vancouver Film School. When he’s not reading, teaching or talking about animation, he’s watching it.
A celebration of the talent and legacy of animation.
In this engaging interview, author Don Peri delves into his new book Directing at Disney, which chronicles the evolution of the animation director’s role from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Don provides fascinating insights into how early Disney directors shaped the studio's legendary animated films, discussing the challenges and innovations that defined each era. He also shares stories about iconic figures like David Hand, Woolie Reitherman, and Hamilton Luske, shedding light on their creative processes and leadership styles. This interview offers a deep dive into Disney’s golden age of animation and the directors who helped bring timeless stories to life.
Image Credit: 'Directing at Disney' © Disney Books. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Don Peri
Author // Independent
("Directing at Disney," "Working with Walt," "Working with Disney," "Walt Disney's First Lady of Imagineering: Harriet Burns")
Don Peri is a Disney historian and the author of, in addition to "Directing at Disney," "Working with Walt" and "Working with Disney," as well as co-author of "Walt Disney's First Lady of Imagineering: Harriet Burns."
He has consulted with The Walt Disney Family Foundation, plus lectured on Disney history at many venues, including The Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company Consumer Products Division, Disneyland (for Cast Members), and The Walt Disney Family Museum.
He appeared in the documentary WALT: The Man Behind the Myth.
MODERATOR
Keith Blackmore
Sr. Lecturer // Vancouver Film School
As an animation historian, Keith Blackmore has been a passionate cheerleader and a voice for all-things animated in the Vancouver area for almost 30 years. As one of the producers of the SPARK ANIMATION Festival and an active member of the local SIGGRAPH chapter, Keith has presented, interviewed and moderated at many festivals, local and national.
Since 1995, Blackmore has educated, entertained and inspired students in the history of animation and media studies at the Vancouver Film School. When he’s not reading, teaching or talking about animation, he’s watching it.
