JOIN DISNEY AT LIGHTBOX EXPO 2026
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The studios below will be attending LightBox Expo and are excited to connect with talented artists, storytellers, and creators. Stop by the Disney booth to learn more about career opportunities in animation and across our creative businesses. Interested in meeting with our recruitment team? Sign up for a meet-and-greet opportunity with one of the participating studios below. Please note that you must be registered for LightBox Expo to participate.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
EXAMPLE COPY: For the 2026 Lightbox Expo, many Disney Entertainment businesses will be there to answer questions and connect.
Walt Disney Animation Studios
For over 100 years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has told timeless stories through animated films that combine beautiful artistry, masterful storytelling, and groundbreaking technology.
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Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation.
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Industrial Light & Magic
Since 1975, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects and established a legacy of innovative and iconic storytelling.
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Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. The company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production, and digital animation.
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Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences.
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20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios is an Academy Award®-winning producer of feature films, including the iconic franchises of "Avatar" and "Alien," for both theatrical and streaming release.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - EXAMPLE COPY
How do Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios contribute to Disney’s film production capabilities?
Lucasfilm is the production house behind global franchises including Star Wars and Indiana Jones, steering film development, television production, and immersive media. 20th Century Studios expands Disney Entertainment's catalog into broad live-action storytelling, producing wide-release theatrical blockbusters, award-winning dramas, and major franchises like Avatar.
What sets Walt Disney Animation Studios apart from Pixar Animation Studios?
Founded in 1923, Walt Disney Animation Studios built its legacy on classic, hand-drawn techniques and high-concept musical storytelling before evolving into full CG animation. Pixar Animation Studios, which launched modern CG filmmaking with Toy Story in 1995, focuses on proprietary technological tools like RenderMan alongside distinct, character-driven narratives.
What role does Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) play within Disney Entertainment and the broader media industry?
Founded by George Lucas in 1975 to create the visual effects for Star Wars, ILM is a global leader in photorealistic special effects, digital animation, and real-time virtual production like StageCraft. ILM provides ground-breaking CGI and visual effects for Disney properties as well as third-party feature films, commercials, and television series.
What is the function of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) within the organization?
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises, Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative engine that designs, builds, and engineers Disney's theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and immersive guest experiences worldwide. WDI combines artistry with structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering to pioneer new attraction technologies, animatronics, and interactive environments.
How does Walt Disney Animation Studios continue to innovate technically alongside its storytelling heritage.
Walt Disney Animation Studios balances nearly a century of artistic tradition with cutting-edge production technology. From pioneering the multiplane camera and xerography in the 20th century to developing proprietary 3D rendering and simulation tools like Hyperion and Meander today, the studio continually advances digital art, hair and cloth physics, and lighting software to serve its narrative animation pipelines.
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