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Curriculum Vitae Charles M Williams June 17, 2013 General Information University address: College of Motion Picture Arts College of Motion Picture Arts University Center Building A3101 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2350 E-mail address: [email protected] Professional Preparation 2013 Bachelor of Science, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY. Major: Communication. Media Production-Film Emphasis. Professional Experience 2013–present Assistant In Film, College of Motion Picture Arts-Animation and Digital Arts Program, Florida State University. 2010–2012 Co-Founder, Digital Domain Tradition Studios. Oversaw creative growth of the studio. Created 4 complete feature film outlines. Chose first feature to launch studio. Recruited and hired staff which grew to 120 from top studios around the globe. Represented studio in community, giving many talks, lectures, interviews and appearances. Contributed to design of new 150,000 sq.ft. animation building. 2006–2007 Producer, Walt Disney Shorts Department. Worked closely with CCO and President of Pixar to establish and promote successful Pixar core philosophies within short program; launched studio's innovative new shorts program to identify talent, advance art form and rekindle Disney's rich shorts history; fielded over 150 shorts ideas within studio with 6 artist pitching; oversaw release of films; managed Special Projects department. Vita for Charles M Williams 1998 Development Executive, Various Projects. Partnered with directors and writers to originate and develop stories. Wrote story notes on all films and scripts, both in Florida and California development. Pitched and wrote several ideas for "bear movie", which became "Brother Bear". Developed several projects with Barry Cook, which helped to get greenlit. 1994–1997 Producer/Director, Special Projects, Walt Disney Feature Animations. Special unit to handle feature related spin off animations. Partnered with divisions of Walt Disney Company to create animated product, including Walk Disney Imagineering (WDI), marketing, interative, theme parks and Disney Cruise, Inc. Developed gameplay and produced animation for 7 interactive video games. Created Theme Park shows and animation used in park attractions. 1989–1993 Editor, Florida, Walt Disney Feature Animation. 2nd unit editing on "Little Mermaid", "Aladdin", "The Lion King", "Beauty & the Beast", "Rescuers Down Under", and "Prince and the Pauper". Edited animated shorts released with feature films. Honors, Awards, and Prizes Annie Award-Best Storyboard (2007). Current Membership in Professional Organizations ASIFA Research and Original Creative Work Original Creative Works Films Williams, C. M. (Director/Producer). (2011). The Legend of Tembo [Original CG animated]. Digital Domain. Williams, C. M. (Producer/Writer). (2008). King of the Elves [Original Feature]. Walk Disney Animation Studios. Williams, C. M. (Producer). (2007). Glago's Guest [CGI Short]. Disney Shorts Department. Williams, C. M. (Producer, Pre-Production). (2006). Gnomeo and Juliet [Animated CGI Feature]. Rocket Pictures. Page 2 Vita for Charles M Williams Williams, C. M. (Producer). (2003). Brother Bear [Animated Feature]. Walt Disney Pictures. Page 3 .

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