I have spent 31 years in the animation business, specifically with Disney, working in both 2D and 3D animation. While at Walt Disney Animation Studios, I was a member of their Brain Trust, a collection of directors, producers, and creative executives that would help guide each film before its release, shepherded by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull.\n\nI am looking to continue producing animated content, by assisting in creating great storytelling, and passing on my knowledge to the next generation.

STEVIE WERMERS-SKELTON

I have spent 31 years in the animation business, specifically with Disney, working in both 2D and 3D animation. While at Walt Disney Animation Studios, I was a member of their Brain Trust, a collection of directors, producers, and creative executives that would help guide each film before its release, shepherded by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull.\n\nI am looking to continue producing animated content, by assisting in creating great storytelling, and passing on my knowledge to the next generation.

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I have spent 31 years in the animation business, specifically with Disney, working in both 2D and 3D animation. While at Walt Disney Animation Studios, I was a member of their Brain Trust, a collection of directors, producers, and creative executives that would help guide each film before its release, shepherded by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull.\n\nI am looking to continue producing animated content, by assisting in creating great storytelling, and passing on my knowledge to the next generation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Executive Producer on Prep & Landing: the Snowball Protocol television special, overseeing development, production, and coordination of creative teams to deliver a high-quality Disney TV Animation holiday special.
Supervising Director at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Oversaw each episode of Monsters at Work, season 2 (10 episodes), guiding episodic directors and aligning creative direction with showrunners.
Storyboard Artist at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Storyboarded song sequences for the animated series Alice’s Wonderland Bakery; contributed to song timing and visual storytelling.
Development at Disney Television Animation
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Part of Disney Television Animation’s development department; development of a personal project and exploration of new concepts.
Co-Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Co-Director on 2D animated short How to Hook up Your Home Theater.
Co-Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Co-Director on CG 22 minute special Prep & Landing.
Co-Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Co-Director on CG 7 minute Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa.
Co-Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Co-Director on CG 22 minute Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice.
Co-Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Co-Director on Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (22-minute featurette).
Storyboard Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2018
Storyboard Artist on projects including Fantasia Continued (1996), Tarzan (1998), The Emperor’s New Groove (1999), Brother Bear (2000), Zootopia (2015), Moana (2016).
Clean-Up Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Clean-Up Artist on Pocahontas.

Education

AA Degree in Art at Moorpark Junior College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Animation studies at CalArts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Primetime Emmy Award (Prep & Landing)
January 1, 2010 - December 18, 2025
Primetime Emmy Award (Prep & Landing: Operation Santa)
January 1, 2011 - December 18, 2025
Annie Award (Prep & Landing)
January 1, 2010 - December 18, 2025
CalArts Producer’s Show selection: Ballad of Nessie
January 1, 1993 - December 18, 2025
CalArts Producer’s Show selection: Small Fry
January 1, 1992 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education