Osnat Shurer
Osnat Shurer is an Israeli feature animation producer, who was head of Pixar Animation Studios' short film output. She was a consultant involved in developing original feature films in both live action and animation, working in particular with Pixar's much-older sister company, Walt Disney Animation Studios as VP of development. She is the Academy Award nominated producer of Disney's animated musical, Moana. Shurer also produced Disney Animations 2021 feature, Raya and the Last Dragon.
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Early life
Osnat Shurer was raised in Israel where she served in an Israeli Defense Forces intelligence unit. She is of Jewish descent.[1] She studied cinema at New York University.
Charity work
Shurer, whose father suffered from Alzheimer's disease, is a supporter of ARTSzheimer's project.[2]
Filmography
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) (producer)
- Moana (2016) (producer)
- Lifted (2006) (executive producer)
- One Man Band (2005) (producer)
- Mr. Incredible and Pals (2005) (Executive producer)
- Vowellett - An Essay by Sarah Vowell (2005) (director, producer)
- Jack-Jack Attack (2005) (producer)
- Boundin' (2003) (producer)[3]
- Exploring the Reef with Jean-Michel Cousteau (2003) (producer)
References
- Bloom, Nate (February 13, 2017). "The tribe goes to the Oscars". J. The Jewish News of Northern California.
Animated film, feature length: Osnat Shurer (“Moana”). Shurer, 46, the film’s producer, was born and raised in Israel and served in an IDF intelligence unit.
- McBee, Shar (January 4, 2017). "Creativity and a Cure for Alzheimer's Disease". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- Paik, Karen; Iwerks, Leslie (November 1, 2007). To infinity and beyond!: the story of Pixar Animation Studios. Chronicle Books. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-8118-5012-4. Retrieved September 23, 2010.