https://weareplaygrounds.nl/event/snow-bear-road-show-with-aaron-blaise/
After the first day at TAD Berlin you can join award-winning animator, director, and wildlife artist Aaron Blaise (Brother Bear, The Lion King, Mulan) for a special 90-minute live event celebrating his latest animated short film, Snow Bear.
Aaron Blaise is an animation feature film director and wildlife artist. For 21 years Aaron worked with Disney helping to create some of the greatest animated films ever made. During that time he worked as an animator or supervising animator on „The Rescuers Down Under“, „Beauty and the Beast“, „Aladdin“, „The Lion King“, „Pocahontas“, „Mulan“ and more. In 2003 he was co-director of „Brother Bear“ for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. After „Brother Bear“ he helped to develop several projects but ultimately left Disney to pursue an opportunity back home in Florida. Aaron recently served as 2D Animation Supervisor and Character Designer for the „The Bear and the Hare“ an advertisement loved by millions around the world. (https://vimeo.com/78740926) Aaron currently is working on his mission to bring affordable art education and animation training to the world through his website: https://CreatureArtTeacher.com/?src=yt
This one-of-a-kind evening is a heartfelt journey through Aaron’s incredible career—from his beginnings as a traditional animator at Disney, to becoming the independent artist and film maker he is today
What to Expect:
✨Part 1: Aaron’s Story
Aaron shares his inspiring path as an artist—from drawing animals as a kid to co-directing Disney’s Brother Bear and beyond. He’ll reveal behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Disney, what fuels his passion for wildlife, and how he blends art and conservation in his work.
🐾Part 2: Screening of Snow Bear
Enjoy a special screening of Aaron’s award-winning short film Snow Bear—a wordless, hand-drawn journey of a lonely Polar Bear looking for a friend in the Arctic.
🎨Part 3: Behind the Scenes of the Film
Get a rare look into the making of Snow Bear. Aaron breaks down how the film was created—from early sketches and rough animation to final backgrounds and music. He’ll also tease what’s next in the Snow Bear universe.
🐻Part 4: Live Animation Demo
Watch Aaron bring a bear to life right before your eyes! In this fun, interactive finale, Aaron pulls a volunteer from the audience to record their best bear roar, then creates a spontaneous animation on stage, syncing the bear’s performance to the sound. It’s equal parts hilarious, educational, and magical.
📸Meet & Greet
Stick around after the show for photos, signatures, and a chance to chat with Aaron one-on-one.
Perfect for:
- Art & animation lovers
- Families & students
- Disney fans
- Anyone who loves wildlife and storytelling
This is a rare chance to experience the world of animation from a master storyteller and artist.
Come be inspired. Come meet Snow Bear.
