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20 The Making of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" Monday, 31 July, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm South Hall K Join the visual effects team behind Disney's live-action remake of the 1991 animated classic as we discuss the creative and technical challenges behind bringing this wonderful and exciting film to life. As we take you on a highlight tour of our two year journey, you will get a chance to see how the film's many characters and environments evolved from initial concepts and studies to finished designs. We explore the technology behind achieving Dan Steven's remarkable Beast performance, the process of building complex scenes such as "Be Our Guest" and throughout all this, will catch an inside glimpse at how the unique and continued collaboration with key production departments (art, costume, music, choreography) was critical to the overall success of the project. PANELISTS: • Kelly Port, Visual Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain • Darren Hendler, Digital Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain • Adrien Saint Girons, CG Supervisor, Framestore Stories the Ocean Tells Us: The Making of "Moana" Tuesday, 1 August, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm South Hall K Telling the story of "Moana" became one of the most ambitious things we've ever done at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. We felt a huge responsibility to properly celebrate the culture and mythology of the Pacific Islands in an epic tale involving demigods, monsters, vast ocean voyages, beautiful lush islands, and a sweeping musical visit to the village and people of Motunui. Join us as we discuss our partnership with our Pacific Islands consultants, known as our "Oceanic Story Trust," the research and development we pursued, and the tremendous efforts of our team of engineers, artists, and storytellers who brought the world of "Moana" to life. PANELISTS: • Osnat Shurer, Producer, Walt Disney Animation Studios • Kyle Odermatt, VFX Supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios • Hank Driskill, SDL-Technical Supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios • Dale Mayeda, Effects Animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios • Adolph Lusinsky, SDL-Lighter, Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Sessions