Nicole Ridgwell

Nicole (Anne) Ridgwell is an award-winning animator, musician, and film-maker who has worked on several blockbuster movies, Emmy nominated TV series, critically acclaimed short films, and well-known projects such as Coco, Toy Story 4, Onward, and Soul. Entering the entertainment industry as a folk musician, Ridgwell's breakthrough as a director was indie short film "Break Free". This won her an animation internship at Disney, where she created her next short "Moby Dick". She teaches animation, music, and storytelling worldwide, and continues to create films and record albums with her latest musical project, Rocks & Salt. She is especially recognized for her work at Nickelodeon and Pixar.