Disney Animator, Producer and ‘Mulan’ Director Tony Bancroft to Present ‘The Piano’ at Animayo Gran Canaria (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety • 4/23/2026
Summary
Tony Bancroft, an award-winning animator, director, and producer known for his work on Disney films such as “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” will appear at the Animayo Gran Canaria festival in Spain. He will discuss his career and present Avery Kroll’s work.
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