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Disney Animator Tony Bancroft Heads to Spain's Animayo
23 Apr
Summary
- Tony Bancroft, famed animator, will speak at Animayo Gran Canaria.
- He will lead workshops on visual storytelling and animation.
- Bancroft's credits include 'Mulan,' 'The Lion King,' and 'Aladdin'.
Veteran animator Tony Bancroft, renowned for his work on Disney classics like 'Mulan,' 'The Lion King,' and 'Aladdin,' is set to appear at the Animayo Gran Canaria festival. This will be his first time participating in the event, which runs from May 6-9.
Bancroft is scheduled to lead an in-person workshop titled 'Visual Storytelling: Think Like an Artist, Tell Like a Director.' He will also present a masterclass discussing 'Animation with a Legacy,' focusing on his contributions to unforgettable films.
As an executive producer, Bancroft will also present the acclaimed animated short 'The Piano' during the festival's opening night. His extensive career spans over three decades, including significant roles at Walt Disney Animation Studios and collaborations with other major animation companies.
Bancroft's notable contributions include character creation for 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin,' and 'Beauty and the Beast.' He also has credits on films such as 'Mary Poppins Returns' and Disney's centenary short 'Once Upon a Studio.' He currently directs animation programs at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.
