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Variety’s 10 Animators to Watch Event Returns to Los Angeles on July 9
The event will celebrate its 10 Animators to Watch along with 2025 Creative Impact in Animation Award recipient Chris Miller.
The celebration follows the release of Variety ’s annual 10 Animators to Watch feature, publishing on Wednesday, July 9, which dives into the creative journeys of these standout talents and previews the exciting projects they have on the horizon. “This year feels extra special as we kick off the summer of Smurfs by spotlighting two of our own — Kasey Fagerquist and Margaret Wuller — whose artistry landed them a place on Variety’s prestigious 10 Animators to Watch list. We’re equally honored to celebrate our incredible director Chris Miller whose inspired direction and hilarious take on Grumpy Smurf brought Peyo’s beloved characters to life by capturing the heart and spirit of the original drawings while making something totally new.
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