Francis Glebas, a renowned animation expert, entered this world on April 12, 1953. His extensive body of work has garnered widespread recognition, with credits including the iconic films Aladdin (1992),The Lion King (1994),Hercules (1997),The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996),Pocahontas (1995),and Piglet's Big Movie (2003). Additionally, he contributed to the development of The Thief and the Cobbler (1993).
Francis Glebas is a devoted family man, married to Denise Kress. Beyond his impressive professional achievements, he has also dedicated himself to sharing his expertise with the next generation. He has taught and consulted on various aspects of animation, story, storytelling, and storyboarding at esteemed institutions such as the New York Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Gnomon School of Visual Effects, and Walt Disney Imagineering.
Glebas has also taken his expertise to the stage, delivering keynote speeches at prominent events like TMRE 2016, CalArts 2016, and Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2017. His contributions to the world of animation have left an indelible mark, inspiring countless individuals and shaping the industry as a whole.
