Originally from Israel, I moved to the US in 2014 to study animation at the Ringling College of Art and Design. After interning at Pixar Animation Studios in the summer of 2017 and graduating from Ringling in 2018, I joined Pixar as a Character Animator.
Since joining Pixar, I've worked on films such as Coco (2017), Toy Story 4 (2019), Soul (2020), Luca (2021), Lightyear (2022) and more. I am currently working on Inside Out 2, set to release in 2024.
In my work I strive to eliminate the stereotype of animation being only for children, as I believe that people of all ages can enjoy and appreciate a good, honest character performance. It is my mission to reach people all around the world, and open their minds to different views and opinions. I also love toys and soft serve ice cream.
Mano.Aviv@gmail.com