Four filmmakers have have been hired as directors at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), the company announced on Tuesday. Two of the directors are veteran story artists, whose careers have grown at WDAS, and the two directors who are new to the studio have both directed acclaimed films.
Directors Carlos Lopez Estrada, Suzi Yoonessi, and Disney vets Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith are each developing new theatrical animated films.
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium,” WDAS Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee said in a statement to TheWrap.