Andre “DRE” Rodriguez (He/Him)

Environment Artist Character Artist Director Modeler/Sculptor

Dre has 20 years of experience in the film industry, 15 of those years as a technical director in feature animation, He has left an indelible mark on beloved franchises such as "How To Train Your Dragon," "Shrek," "Madagascar," "Peanuts," "Spies in Disguise," and more recently, Oscar nominated "Elemental" and "Nimona." His debut short, “Double Smooth”, explores themes of resilience and humanity in the face of oppression. Dre is dedicated to centering marginalized groups to bring a new wave of stories to the world.

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Sunday 10/25

The Rise of Indie Animation: Breaking the Studio System

The animation industry is changing, and creators are taking ownership of their stories like never before.

Join a panel of artists building original films, series, comics, toys, and creator-owned worlds outside the traditional studio pipeline. Learn how they’re financing projects, growing audiences, assembling teams, and transforming passion projects into thriving creative businesses.

Skill Level: General Audience

Andre “DRE” Rodriguez (He/Him)

The Rise of Indie Animation: Breaking the Studio System

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