UTA Agent Jason Burns Champions Animation Industry Growth Ahead of Annecy Festival
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Kevin Giraud
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Article profiles UTA agent Jason Burns and his work leading the agency's dedicated animation division ahead of the Annecy Festival. It highlights how UTA, as the only major talent agency with a specialized animation team, represents top animation talent including Oscar winners, and how Burns helped establish the 'Spider-Verse' franchise with Phil Lord & Chris Miller. The piece underscores the growing box-office dominance of animation in 2025 and the agency's role in empowering animation filmmakers.
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VarietyUTA Agent Jason Burns Champions Animation Industry Growth Ahead of Annecy Festivalvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe only major talent agency with a dedicated animation division, UTA has the largest and most robust roster of animation clients, including Academy Award winners.
Behind the scenes, the success of these seasoned directors and newfound talents reveals an ongoing audience appetite for bold artistic choices, compelling narratives and, most importantly, the animated medium.
Empowering these creators is the daily job of United Talent Agency (UTA) teams.
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