Artists in Motion

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 h...

Patrick Lin is a Hong Kong-born cinematographer and layout artist who has worked as director of photography on The Incredibles (2004), Up (2009), Inside out (2015), Toy Story 4 (2019), and most recently the original series Win or Lose (2025). Patrick shares his journey from growing up in Hong Kong to building a career in animation and cinematography at one of the most iconic studios in the world....