Theodore Ty

Ted Ty serves as Global Head of Character Animation at DNEG Animation with over 30 years of experience and a deep understanding of both 2D and 3D animation. Ted started his career at Walt Disney Animation where he worked as a 2D animator under the mentorship of animation legends such as Mark Henn, Ruben Aquino and James Baxter on animated features such as 'Mulan' and 'Lilo & Stitch'. Following a move to DreamWorks, he contributed to major 3D animated features such as 'Puss in Boots', 'How To Train Your Dragon 2' and 'Rise of the Guardians'. His most recent work was as Head of Animation and Co-Director of animated action-comedy feature 'Fireheart' as well as Animation Director on the upcoming Netflix feature film 'Nimona'.