Animation requires an army of talent, and CineMovie chatted with three Hispanic talent behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation’s Zootopia 2. Meet the production staff behind the magic.
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Meet The Production Staff
Natalia Adame Mendoza: Production Coordinator
She joined Walt Disney Animation Studios in 2020 and has since contributed to landmark productions such as Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto, Strange World, and Wish. In Zootopia 2, she was a key figure as production coordinator on the editorial team and also lent her voice in a special scene in the film.
Valentín Amador: Animation Supervisor
With over a decade at Disney, Valentín has left his mark on modern classics like Frozen, Big Hero 6, Moana, and Encanto. For Zootopia 2, he supervised the animation of Judy Hopps, bringing his signature emotional touch and technical precision. His experience also includes major international productions like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Sinbad.
Vanessa Serrano: Production Office Manager
Vanessa earned her first Disney film credit with Zootopia 2, coordinating essential aspects of production and ensuring every creative stage was completed on time. For her, being part of this project has been “a dream come true.
More about Zootopia 2
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, rookie cops Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake (voiced by Academy Award® winner Ke Huy Quan) arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. The film also features the voices of Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, and Shakira, who returns as Gazelle. From the Oscar®-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard (directors) and Yvett Merino (producer),
