Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri Credits Animators for Studio's Success
By
Jazz Tangcay
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri reflects on his journey from a Dartmouth graduate and assistant on "Footloose" to leading the animation studio behind hits like "Minions." He emphasizes that the studio's animators are the true key to its success, highlighting the importance of creative talent and the magic of Hollywood that drew him into the industry.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThere were a few things for me that really symbolized the magic of what I imagined Hollywood to be. The first was the studio itself.
It really came to life for me with an assigned parking spot with my name on it, because I was a runner, but that was the symbol of being part of this magical industry.
Our animators are the key to our success.
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