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Wendell Luebbe (He/Him)

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Wendell Luebbe is an Art Director at Skydance Animation, where he helps define the visual language and artistic direction of animated feature films. With a career spanning more than three decades, he is recognized for his expertise in visual development, production design, and world-building, contributing to some of animation's most beloved feature films. His recent work includes the upcoming Ray Gunn, directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Brad Bird. Prior to joining Skydance Animation, Luebbe worked at both Walt Disney Toon Studios and DreamWorks Animation, where he served in key artistic roles on acclaimed productions including The Road to El Dorado, Return to Never Land, and Pixar's Academy Award®-winning Up. Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with directors and creative teams to translate stories into compelling cinematic environments and memorable visual experiences. Wendell attended the California Institute of the Arts and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He graduated from the University of Kansas.

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Welcome to the Future: The Making of Ray Gunn

Brad Bird | Neysa Bové | Netflix Animation Studios | Skydance Animation | Wendell Luebbe | Josh Herrig

Join two-time Academy Award winner Brad Bird for an in-depth look at his long-awaited passion project, Ray Gunn, from Netflix and Skydance Animation. Alongside key collaborators Wendell Luebbe (Art Director), Josh Herrig (VFX Supervisor), and Neysa Bové (Costume Designer), Brad will explore the film’s creative journey, the artistic influences behind its distinctive retro-futuristic aesthetic, and the technical craftsmanship that brought the vibrant world and unforgettable characters of Metropia to life.

Skill Level: General Audience

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