Artist Spotlight

As the second season of Disney Animation’s experimental shorts program “Short Circuit” premieres, the films’ five directors share production highlights and behind-the-scenes insights.

Prop/EFX and character designer Bryan Bae discusses being deaf/HoH (hard-of-hearing), his gratitude for those who have supported his animation career, and how he works with TAG’s group for Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodiverse (DDNV) to help individuals with disabilities feel safe and supported.

Italian-raised Design Supervisor Fury Galluzzi discusses the importance of being trusted on the animation job, giving voice to the voiceless, and supporting a strong, organized workforce.

As a co-founder of the Queer TAG Committee, Andy Garner-Flexner hopes that his work will give those who are young, lost, and confused in their identity something that says, “You’re not alone, and you’ll find your place.”

Having nurtured the concept of a half-alligator/half-boy for ten years, director Ryan Crego found his creation a home at Netflix in Arlo the Alligator Boy. Here, he shares how his ideas evolved, why music is essential to his story, and why optimism is so important—especially now.

Bob’s Burgers executive producers Rich Rinaldi and Greg Thompson discuss their best boss, dissecting pigs and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Pig Trouble in Little Tina”.

The Simpsons director Rob Oliver discusses learning on the job, turning Simpsons into turkeys and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Thanksgiving of Horror”.

Rick and Morty co-executive producer and writer James Siciliano discusses ideas that click, snake jazz and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Vat of Acid”.