Ben will be leading The Art of Animation at MPC: Crafting Worlds, Characters, and Mufasa: The Lion King

Join MPC’s Head of Animation Ben Krolick at MOVE Summit for an exclusive look into the world of high-end visual effects and animation. In this talk, discover how MPC brings characters to life, from blockbuster creatures to photoreal performances, and explore the art and craft behind animation as a discipline. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at MPC’s work on Mufasa: The Lion King, and gain insights into the cutting-edge techniques shaping the future of animation.

Friday 21st February 12:00 – 13:00

Ben Krolick is an acclaimed Animator and Head of Animation at MPC, where he oversees teams of world-class animators bringing photoreal creatures to life. With a career spanning over a decade in VFX and feature animation, he has played a pivotal role in crafting some of the most iconic digital performances in modern cinema.

As Head of Animation, Ben oversaw the team that brought the Pridelands to life for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Previously, he served as Animation Supervisor on Apple TV+’s Prehistoric Planet, delivering groundbreaking realism to CG dinosaurs in both live-action and fully digital environments. He also played a key role in animating the fierce Dalmatians of Disney’s Cruella.

He also helped bring to life an array of beloved characters, including Baloo (The Jungle Book), Ivan (The One and Only Ivan), Rocket Raccoon and Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), and Paddington (Paddington 2).