Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey is an accomplished animator, director, and educator with extensive experience in both 2D and 3D animation across feature films, television, and theme park attractions. Chris is currently a Supervising Animator and Director at Exceptional Minds Studio, where they assist artists in realizing their creative visions for short films. Previously, Chris held various prominent positions, including Animation Director at Illumination Entertainment and Supervising Director at Six Point Harness, contributing to notable projects such as *HOP* and *Despicable Me*. With a solid foundation in character animation from the California Institute of the Arts, Chris continues to shape the future of animation through mentorship and teaching.