The UNLV Fine Arts Alumni Chapter and the UNLV School of Cinematic Arts present a screening of the film HUZ: Drawn to Life, a documentary about UNLV Fine Arts Alumnus, CFA Hall of Fame inductee, and first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Ron Husband. 

Join us for an intimate portrait of artist Ron Husband, who broke barriers at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Husband entered Disney’s rigorous training program in the 1970s, navigating high-pressure reviews, a life-threatening brain tumor, and vital contribution to animated classics. HUZ: Drawn to Life is a celebration of perseverance, faith, and the enduring power of mentorship. RSVP HERE.

Reception: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Screening: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Q & A with Ron Husband and Film Director Don Hahn: 8:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Presented Courtesy of Don Hahn and UNLV School of Cinematic Arts.

Some of Ron Husband's most recognizable animated works include:

The Rescuers (1977) (Inbetween Artist - Uncredited)
Pete's Dragon (1977) (Assistant Animator - Uncredited)
The Small One (1978) (Short) (Character Animator)
A Family Circus Christmas (1979) (TV Movie) (Assistant Animator)
The Fox and the Hound (1981) (Character Animator)
The Black Cauldron (1985) (Animator)
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) (Character Animator)
Oliver & Company (1988) (Character Animator)
The Little Mermaid (1989) (Character Animator)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990) (Character Animator)
Beauty and the Beast (1991) (Animator: "Gaston")
Aladdin (1992) (Animator: "Jafar")
The Lion King (1994) (Animator: "Pumbaa")
Pocahontas (1995) (Animator: "John Smith")
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) (Supervising Animator: "Djali")
Hercules (1997) (Animator: "Titans" and "Cyclops")