The Lion King took the world by storm, wowing adults and leaving an indelible impression on their children. Effortlessly blending Shakespearean intrigue and emotional depth with superb voice acting and an unforgettable musical score, the crown jewel of the Disney Renaissance is a timeless classic. The Lion King is the highest-grossing traditional animated film of all time and remains the bestselling film on home video. In our May 10th meeting, Rob Minkoff, co-director of The Lion King, will talk about his remarkable career in storytelling and deliver actionable advice for writers.
Rob Minkoff grew up in the Bay Area and went to high school in Palo Alto. He graduated from the California Institute of the Arts in the early 1980s in the Character Animation department, and was soon working on projects for Walt Disney Animation Studios. For instance, he was part of a pre-production script development for Beauty and the Beast. Then, alongside Roger Allers, he directed The Lion King.
Mr. Minkoff has also directed Stuart Little, Stuart Little 2, The Haunted Mansion, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and The Forbidden Kingdom, which starred Jackie Chan and Jet Li. He is a director on the Netflix original animated series of the Anna Dewdney picture book franchise Llama Llama, overseeing all aspects of production. Whether he’s doing animation or live action, his goal is the same: to tell the most captivating story possible.
When: Monday, May 10th at 7pm
Where: Zoom – Members will be receiving an email with the Zoom invite
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