It’s been almost a decade since Jennifer Lee became the first woman to helm a Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film, 2013’s “Frozen.” She partnered with Chris Buck, and the duo co-directed and…
Animation Studios feature film, 2013’s “Frozen.” She partnered with Chris Buck, and the duo co-directed and co-wrote what would become one of Disney’s all-time biggest hits. The film won an Oscar for animated feature.
Even as a child who drew and used art to escape, Lee was always modeling it on these characters. She says, “I wanted to be an animator as a kid, but I can’t draw to save my life.” So she wrote strong stories, and it was the storytelling part that cemented her path.Lee never thought she would end up working at the studio, never mind becoming someone who has a powerful voice and seat at the table at Disney.
Lee seeks to pay it forward. “Talent is universal, access to opportunities is not,” she says. “Our job is to find talent — some of it is in-house, but some of it needs mentorship to make sure they get access to part of the pipeline.”has immensely helped expand those opportunities for enhancing diversity and inclusivity, beyond what the studio already had in plan. “The most important discovery is our rooms are stronger.
Lee has made good on her promise. In 2018 she said, “I hope to support the incredible talent we have, find new voices and work together to tell original stories.”
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