Animation

Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo on January 5, 1941. He started his career in 1963 as an animator at the studio Toei Douga, and was subsequently involved in many early classics of Japanese animation. From the beginning, he commanded attention with his incredible ability to draw, and the seemingly-endless stream of movie ideas he proposed.

Film director, producer, screenwriter, animator, voice actor, and head of animation at Skydance Animation. Former chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Disneytoon Studios, as well as Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering.

Japanese film director, animator, screenwriter, and manga artist. Known for films such as Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, and Paprika, as well as the TV series Paranoia Agent.

An aspiring animator who became a fan of animation at a young age. Wanted to pursue a career in animation and work alongside Walt Disney himself.

Filmmaker, animator, and voice actor with a career spanning forty years in both animation and live-action.

Japanese animator, filmmaker, author, and manga artist.

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Film director, effects animator, screenwriter, character designer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. Directed animated films Cats Don't Dance, The Emperor's New Groove, and Chicken Little. Worked on numerous Disney projects as an effects animator. Led special effects for films like The Little Mermaid and The Rescuers Down Under.

Filmmaker known for his distinct style and loosely structured narratives. Notable works include the Before trilogy and Boyhood, which feature the same actors filmed over an extended period of years. Received multiple Academy Award nominations, won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival for Before Sunrise, and won a Golden Globe Award for directing Boyhood. Included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2015.

Cartoonist, animator, and free culture activist. Known for her comic strips Nina's Adventures and Fluff, as well as the animated feature films Sita Sings the Blues and Seder-Masochism.

Animation professional with a background in layout art and ownership of XAM! Productions. Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Weber State College.

Film director, producer, screenwriter, production designer, and animator. Best known for directing The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, Monkeybone, Coraline, and Wendell & Wild.