Disney Animator, Producer and ‘Mulan’ Director Tony Bancroft to Present ‘The Piano’ at Animayo Gran Canaria (EXCLUSIVE)

Home Film Global Apr 23, 2026 4:51am PT Disney Animator, Producer and ‘Mulan’ Director Tony Bancroft to Present ‘The Piano’ at Animayo Gran Canaria (EXCLUSIVE) A guest of honor at the Spanish festival, Bancroft will hold an animation master class and lead an in-person workshop on visual storytelling By Ed Meza Plus Icon Ed Meza @edmezavar Latest ReelShort, Endemol Shine Brasil Launch Hit Microdrama ‘Married at First Sight’ in Brazil (EXCLUSIVE) 6 days ago Spanish Cinema Booming Thanks to Robust Incentives, Spectacular Natural Locations, Thriving Creative Ecosystem 1 week ago Disney+ Pacts With Spanish Public Broadcaster RTVE for Hit Shows, Including ‘MasterChef’ and Upcoming Series ‘Rojo Sobre Blanco’ 4 weeks ago See All Tony Bancroft (Courtesy of Animayo Gran Canaria) Tony Bancroft, the award-winning veteran animator, director and producer whose credits include classic Disney films such as “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” will be making his first appearance at this year’s Animayo Gran Canaria festival in Spain, where he will be discussing his work and career and present Avery Kroll’s acclaimed animated short “The Piano.” Bancroft will lead the in-person workshop, “Visual Storytelling: Think Like an Artist, Tell Like a Director,” and deliver the masterclass “Animation with a Legacy: Mulan, The Lion King, Aladdin and Other Unforgettable Films.” Related Stories Disney Layoffs of 1,000 Employees Are Underway; CEO Josh D'Amaro Says Cuts Will 'Streamline' Operations: 'I Know This Is Hard'