Dave is the Head of Studio at Pinkfong USA, leading development and production. With more than 20 years of experience in animation and development, Dave has worked for several entertainment corporations such as The Walt Disney Company, Sesame Workshop, Viacom International, and more. Dave's unique and fast-paced approach to development was honed during his time as Director of Animation at Disney+, where he spearheaded the creative and production to create original animated content on social media for Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Pixar, and others. Dave is the author of several best-selling books on the animation industry, including Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive (second edition, 2021). He’s lectured and taught at Parsons, SVA, NYU, RISD, and Pratt, and was president of the New York chapter of ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d' Animation).
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