Animsquad Master Class Disney S Zach Parrish Brent Homman Jun 2026

Keep your eyes on Animsquad’s roster. The next time Zach Parrish and Brent Homman open their virtual classroom, do not hesitate. Your career as a professional animator starts the moment they click "Accept" on your shot submission.

You can find more details or purchase the course directly through the Animsquad Masterclass Trailer on Vimeo. Animsquad Zach Parrish & Brent Homman Masterclass Trailer

"The challenge," Zach said, pacing, "is that we’re trained to think animation is about movement . Run cycles. Action poses. But the Disney magic you remember? It’s in the stillness. Brent, show them the mistake." animsquad master class disney s zach parrish brent homman

However, his most significant contribution to the animation craft came with the short film As the director of that film, Parrish pushed the boundaries of what CGI animation could do by marrying dance and movement to a musical score in a way Disney hadn't attempted since Fantasia .

Throughout the demo, Zach shares anecdotes from working with Glen Keane on and pushing stylization on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Brent Homman: Subtle Appeal and Performance Animating a subtle, close-up performance. Keep your eyes on Animsquad’s roster

“You’ve got the squash and stretch perfect,” Homman noted. “But why is this jar important?”

The room gasped.

Zach demonstrates his full pipeline, from initial Maya file setup to the final polish. He is particularly noted for his ability to "verbalize every step," making complex concepts like "smear frames" and extreme squash-and-stretch accessible. Golden Nuggets: