Chris Williams (BA ’91, Fine Arts), 2023 Alumni Achievement Award recipient

Chris Williams is a highly accomplished filmmaker and director renowned for his outstanding contributions to the animation industry. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Chris has cemented his place as a prominent figure in the world of animated filmmaking by working on films such as Frozen, Mulan, Bolt. His most notable achievements include co-directing the critically acclaimed and academy award winning animated film, “Big Hero 6”(2014), and producing, directing and writing his latest feature film The Sea Beast (2022), another award nominated film.

Chris’ talent, passion, and dedication to the art of animated story telling, has earned him widespread recognition and admiration.

Chris Williams