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Nico Rinciari (He/Him)

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Nico Rinciari is a director, writer, and previs artist from Palermo, Italy. He is currently a Lead Previsualization Artist at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. His previous previs work spans DreamWorks Animation, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and live-action films, including Thor: Love and Thunder and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. In 2026, his live-action directorial debut, A Mosquito in the Ear, was released, starring Jake Lacy and Nazanin Boniadi.

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

Room 207 | 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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