If you were to ask David Burgess about being involved in two of

the three films that are considered “game changers” in modern

animation history, he’ll chalk it up to luck but in reality,

it’s a combination of hard work and a willingness to take

chances: moving to Toronto after college without a job lined up,

moving to LA without a job lined up, leaving Disney for the new

world of CG.

David has always worked and been motivated by the concept of

loving what you do and his career is a testament to his love of

creativity, energy, and new challenges.

A veteran of the industry with 30+ years of experience, David

has worked on some of the biggest movies of our generation

including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Shrek 2,

and Trolls. We recently had a chance to speak with him about his

career, taking chances, and how technology has changed how he

works.

Host: Marina Antunes

Sound & Music: Michael Edlund

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