30-year animation veteran says the best story ideas come from one place @LightBoxExpo

30-year animation veteran says the best story ideas come from one place @LightBoxExpo

Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

Happy birthday to the wonderful Jill Culton, Director of "Abominable" and "Open Season"!
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30-year animation veteran says the best story ideas come from one place