Saturday 05th October 2024
Location: Langton Hotel Kilkenny, 69 John Street, Kilkenny
Join us for an exclusive event at Kilkenny Animated, where animation legend John Musker, co-director of Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, will share insights from his storied career. In a rare opportunity, Musker will discuss the making of his latest short film, I’m Hip – which will be screened as part of the event.
John Musker is a 40 year veteran of the Walt Disney Animation Studio where he was an animator, writer, director, and producer. During his time at Disney, John was mentored by Eric Larson, the veteran animator and one of Disney’s fabled “Nine Old Men,” who brought Figaro the cat to life in Pinocchio, among many other characters in his distinguished career.
John became an animator on The Fox and the Hound (1981), and later joined Ron Clements to direct The Great Mouse Detective (1986) alongside Disney veterans Burny Mattinson and Dave Michener. Ron and John paired up to write and direct The Little Mermaid (1989) which John co-produced with Howard Ashman. Ron and John also wrote and directed a number of subsequent animated features including Aladdin (1992) Hercules (1997) Treasure Planet ( 2002) and The Princess and the Frog ( 2009.)
John’s most recent project was Moana ( 2016) which he once again directed with Ron Clements, along with co-directors Don Hall and Chris Williams. John retired from Disney Feature Animation in the spring of 2018, and in spring of 2023 completed animating by hand his own short film, “I’m Hip” which was selected to be screened at Annecy in summer 2023, one of 36 films picked from more than 3200 submissions. Kilkenny Animated is proud to share I’m Hip as part of the festival programme. Don’t miss this unique chance to watch I’m Hip with its maker – and learn from one of the industry’s greats!
A huge thank you to Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet for sponsoring the The Making of John Musker’s New Short “I’m Hip” as part of Kilkenny Animated. Your support has made it possible for aspiring animators and industry professionals to learn from one of the industry’s legends, providing an extraordinary opportunity for growth and inspiration. We deeply appreciate your commitment to
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