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Melanie Young (She/Her)

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Melanie Young is currently the talent coordinator at Warner Bros Pictures Animation (WBPA) and has been a part of animation the past 6 years. She got her kick start into the industry at Nickelodeon Animation studio supporting artists and production through recruitment and outreach. This year she’s excited to be a part of her first theatrical release with Cat in the Hat coming to theaters November 2026!

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From Portfolio to Premiere: Cat in the Hat & Daffy Season

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation | Melanie Young | Nico Rinciari | Elissa Gonzales | Glenn Harmon | Rachel Daniels-Gallo

Ever wonder what it takes to build a career in feature animation? Join artists from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation working in Story, Visual Development, and Previs as they share their journeys, creative processes, and the skills that helped them succeed at a studio like WBPA.
Through behind-the-scenes insights from the upcoming releases of The Cat in the Hat and the animated short Daffy Season, our panelists will discuss how ideas evolve from early concepts to the screen, what studios look for when hiring, and how aspiring talent can stand out through strong portfolios.

Skill Level: General Audience

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