2. Aaron Blaise: Director and Animator (Brother Bear, Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast)

In this episode we sit down with animator and director Aaron Blaise—best known for his work on Disney classics like The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and Brother Bear.

Aaron opens up about his journey through the animation industry, his personal losses, and how those experiences led him to create his independent short film Snow Bear—a deeply emotional story inspired by real grief and healing.

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https://snowbearshort.com/
https://polarbearsinternational.org/
https://npca.org/
https://CreatureArtTeacher.com
@Aaronblaiseart

Short films mentioned at the end:

Forevergreen

The Girl with Occupied Eyes

Playing God