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