I’ve spent 31 years in the animation industry, with a focus on both 2D and 3D work at Disney. While at Walt Disney Animation Studios, I was part of the Brain Trust, a group of directors, producers, and creative executives guided by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull to help shape films before release. I’m passionate about continuing to produce animated content, helping craft compelling storytelling, and mentoring the next generation of creators.

Stevie Wermers-Skelton

I’ve spent 31 years in the animation industry, with a focus on both 2D and 3D work at Disney. While at Walt Disney Animation Studios, I was part of the Brain Trust, a group of directors, producers, and creative executives guided by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull to help shape films before release. I’m passionate about continuing to produce animated content, helping craft compelling storytelling, and mentoring the next generation of creators.

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I’ve spent 31 years in the animation industry, with a focus on both 2D and 3D work at Disney. While at Walt Disney Animation Studios, I was part of the Brain Trust, a group of directors, producers, and creative executives guided by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull to help shape films before release. I’m passionate about continuing to produce animated content, helping craft compelling storytelling, and mentoring the next generation of creators.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

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.
Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2018
Co-Director on multiple projects: How to Hook up Your Home Theater (2007); The Ballad of Nessie (2011); Prep & Landing (2009); Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa (2010); Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011); Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017).

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
AA Degree in Art at Moorpark Junior College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
CalArts program at California Institute of the Arts (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
Story structure seminars (Robert McKee, Bobette Buster, Bruce Block)
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Primetime Emmy Award
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Primetime Emmy Award
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Children and Family Emmy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Annie Award
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
CalArts Producer’s Show (Student Film) – Ballad of Nessie
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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