Celebrate the Life and Work of Disney Legend Walt Stanchfield

We wanted to let you know that Animation Mentor is hosting a panel at Comic-Con 2009 in San Diego to discuss the launch of the book Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes, the complete series of animation lectures by Walt Stanchfield. The event, which is open to animators and animation enthusiasts alike, celebrates the launch of the new book.

The panel will be moderated by Don Hahn of the Walt Disney Studios and features renowned animators Glen Keane, Eric Goldberg, Tom Sito, and Rubén Procopio.

Moderator

Don Hahn, The Walt Disney Studios

Don Hahn is a two-time Academy Award nominee and film producer responsible for producing some of the most successful Walt Disney animated films of the past 20 years, including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.

Panelists

Glen Keane, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Glen Keane is an animator, author, illustrator and director. He is currently executive producer and animation director for Disney's Rapunzel. Keane is best known for his character animation in Disney classics, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan.

Eric Goldberg, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Eric Goldberg is an animator and film director who is currently supervising animator for Disney's upcoming 2D feature The Princess and the Frog. Creator of Aladdin's Genie, he was the supervising animator for Phil in Hercules and co-director of Pocahontas. Goldberg is also the author of the book Character Animation Crash Course.

Tom Sito, Professor and Animator

Tom Sito is a 30-year veteran of animated film production. He divides his time as a professional animator and adjunct professor of animation at University of California Los Angeles and University of Southern California and lecturing on animation.

Rubén Procopio, Masked Avenger Studios

Rubén Procopio began his animation career at Disney at age 18, where he trained under Eric Larson, one of Disney's legendary "Nine Old Men." His film credits include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. In 2003, Procopio founded Masked Avenger Studios, which provides sculpture, design, comics and animation services.

The event takes place July, 23, 2009, from 3 – 4 p.m. Click here to learn more about the event.

In addition to the panel at Comic-Con, Animation Mentor is hosting a free webinar with Bobby Beck, CEO of Animation Mentor, and Don Hahn, producer at Disney, to talk about the life, work and teachings of Disney legend Walt Stanchfield.

The webinar is sold out, but you can watch a free replay on July 20. http://animationmentor.com/webinar/