For 18 years, I’ve worked at Pixar as a character animator on films like Ratatouille, Toy Story 3, Coco, Onward, Luca, and most recently Elio. I love bringing characters to life, balancing emotion, and humor; from subtle acting to cartoon action. Along the way, I’ve also worked on character setups and animation tools, and most recently led the Animation Fix team (Pixar’s last line of defense when animation needs saving).

I’m fascinated by the interplay of art and technology, which has led me to explore photography, time-lapse, and currently new AI tools. If it moves, I’m in.

Talks

• Art & Industry – Simon Christen: Pixar Alchemy – Animating Authentic Characters