Helen Chen (She/Her)

Mingjue Helen Chen is a visual development artist and production designer currently based in Los Angeles. She graduated Academy of Art University in 2010 and has been working in the animation industry since, with clients like Walt Disney Animation Studios, Warner Brothers studios, Paramount Animation, Netflix Animation, and Sony Pictures Animation. Notable projects include Frankenweenie, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, Wish Dragon, Raya and the Last Dragon, and most recently served as Production Designer for Sony Pictures Animation's K-Pop Demon Hunters.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

Saturday 10/25, 12:00PM-1:00PM

The Making of KPop Demon Hunters

Meet the team behind KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, the hit sensation from Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix. Learn how the filmmaking team developed an original idea into a global phenomenon, blending authentic Korean culture, bonafide k-pop tunes, and a unique visual style into the unforgettable story of HUNTR/X, a group of idols charged with protecting the world from evil through the power of music.

Sunday 10/26, 12:00PM-1:00PM

Visual Development: Crafting the Worlds of Animation

Go behind the scenes of animation’s most important stage—visual development. Discover how artists Celine Kim, Ryan Lang, Helen MingJue Chen and Yuhki Demers explore style, push ideas, and create the visual blueprint that guides an entire production. Moderated by Renée di Cherri.

Helen Chen (She/Her)

The Making of KPop Demon Hunters

Visual Development: Crafting the Worlds of Animation

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