Character Development in Feature Animation

Discover the emotional heart of storytelling through the eyes of Alessandra Sorrentino, an acclaimed Art Director, Story Artist, and 2D Animator with over two decades of experience in feature animation. With a career spanning top studios like Pixar, BlueSky, Aardman, and Cartoon Saloon, Alessandra has contributed to celebrated films such as Inside Out 2, Nimona, Wolfwalkers, Ron’s Gone Wrong, A Shaun the Sheep Movie, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, and The Secret of Kells.

In this master class, Alessandra delves deep into character development, exploring what makes animated characters emotionally resonant and unforgettable. From internal motivations and psychological depth to visual nuance and transformation arcs, she’ll reveal how to craft characters that not only serve the story but become the story.