Skydance Animation Hires SVP of Development for Animation

Skydance Animation has appointed Shane Prigmore to the newly created position of senior VP of development for animation.

Prigmore, an animation veteran of Walt Disney Television Animation, DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros. Animation and LAIKA, will be responsible for overseeing the creative development of all feature films and television series for Skydance Animation’s production slate.

Skydance Animation is led by John Lasseter and Holly Edwards.

Edwards, president of Skydance Animation, said: “We are thrilled to have Shane join our team at this pivotal time as we continue to increase our film and series production. He is well-respected in the animation industry and we are confident his creative instincts and wealth of experience will be an incredible resource as he partners with the studio’s directors and series creators.”

Prigmore said: “This is an amazing opportunity to work with David, John and Holly, and I believe deeply in this shared vision for the future of animated storytelling. Skydance Animation’s very real commitment to creative excellence and innovation is only matched by their mission to create the most impactful animated stories possible.”