Tony Bancroft is a seasoned director, animator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the animation industry. He co-directed Disney’s Mulan and brought to life iconic characters such as Pumbaa in The Lion King and Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove. His expertise extends beyond Disney, having contributed to projects like Stuart Little 2 for Sony and Space Jam: A New Legacy for Warner Bros.

Currently, Tony serves as the Program Director for Lipscomb University's Animation Program. He is also the co-host of The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast, the #1 animation podcast on iTunes, and the co-founder of Animation Y’all! Expo, the South’s first professional animation expo.

At SAC25, Tony will share expert tips on crafting dynamic, expressive character poses that bring drawings to life. His session will provide invaluable techniques to enhance your character design and posing skills and create more engaging animations.