Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” “Coco” and “Turning Red.” Its movies and technology have won 40 Academy Awards® and the films have grossed more than $14 billion at the worldwide box office. "Inside Out 2," Pixar's 28th feature, released in theaters June 14, 2024.
Pixar's objective is to combine groundbreaking technology and world-class creative talent to develop computer-animated films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.
Join Pixar Art Director, Deanna Marsigliese, as she digs deep into her design process and explores the creative habits that keep her engaged and inspired in her work.
Meet the Disney Recruiters: Early Career
Room 106 | Walt Disney Animation Studios | Lucasfilm Animation | Pixar Animation Studios | Disney Television Animation | The Walt Disney Company
Looking to break into the industry? Our teams want to help you put your best foot forward with tips on networking, applying, interviewing, and more. Speakers will include recruiting team members from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Lucasfilm, and Pixar.
Speakers: Jennifer Kilger-Elrod (Walt Disney Animation Studios), Beth Sasseen (Pixar), Megan Clarke (Disney Television Animation), Shannon Wiggins (Lucasfilm).
Worldbuilding Across the Walt Disney Company
Room 106 | Pixar Animation Studios | Walt Disney Animation Studios | Walt Disney Imagineering | Marvel Animation | Lucasfilm Animation | Disney Television Animation | The Walt Disney Company
Join speakers from Walt Disney Imagineering, Marvel Animation, Pixar, Disney Television Animation, Lucasfilm Animation, and Walt Disney Animation Studios as they discuss their creative processes and approaches to building the visual worlds that support our stories and characters.
Speakers: Paul Abadilla (Pixar), Stev Carey (Lucasfilm Animation), Chrystin Garland (Disney Television Animation), Zsolt Hormay (Walt Disney Imagineering), Paul Lasaine (Marvel Animation), Larry Wu (Walt Disney Animation Studios).
Paths and Perspectives in Production Management
Room 106 | Marvel Animation | Pixar Animation Studios | Disney Television Animation | ILM Immersive | The Walt Disney Company | Walt Disney Animation Studios
Curious of what it takes to be successful in animation production management? Learn from seasoned production professionals from Marvel Animation, Pixar, Disney Television Animation, ILM Immersive, and Walt Disney Animation Studios as they discuss their journeys to their current role and what a production management career can look like within each of these unique businesses.
Speakers: Jan Hirota, Producer – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney Television Animation), Holly Kawiecki, Production Manager – What if…? – An Immersive Story (ILM Immersive), Sean Gantka, Producer – X-Men ’97 (Marvel Animation), David Lally, Producer – Win or Lose (Pixar), Stephanie Hachem, Associate Producer – Moana 2 (Walt Disney Animation Studios).
The Making of Pixar’s First Original Series “Win or Lose”
Room 106 | Pixar Animation Studios | Michael Yates | Carrie Hobson | David Lally
Join series creators Carrie Hobson, Michael Yates, and David Lally as they show an exclusive episode sneak peek and discuss the home runs (and foul balls) in the making of Pixar’s first ever original series, Win or Lose! Go Pickles!
Meet the Disney Recruiters: Industry Professionals
Room 106 | Pixar Animation Studios | Disney Television Animation | ILM Immersive | Lucasfilm Animation | The Walt Disney Company | Walt Disney Animation Studios
Do you have years of experience in the industry under your belt, but interested in knowing more about how to position yourself or your skill set for your next opportunity? Our teams want to help you put your best foot forward, with tips on networking, applying, interviewing, and more. Featuring recruiting team members from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Pixar.
Speakers: Matt Roberts (Walt Disney Animation Studios), Peggy Dollaghan (Pixar), Lex Randleman (Disney Television Animation), Laura Holliday (Lucasfilm/Lucasfilm Animation) and Lori Beck (ILM).