Ana Lacaze Jordan
About Ana Lacaze Jordan
Ana Lacaze Jordan is a Senior Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 1997. She has contributed to numerous acclaimed films, including 'Toy Story 2,' 'Up,' and 'Inside Out,' and enjoys martial arts, baking, and traveling.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Ana Lacaze Jordan has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 1997, holding the position of Senior Technical Director for 27 years. She began her career at Pixar as a lighting technical director on 'A Bug’s Life' and the short film 'Geri’s Game.' Over the years, she has contributed to numerous projects, including key roles as character shading lead artist on 'The Good Dinosaur' and as a shading technical director for 'Cars,' 'Ratatouille,' and the Academy Award-winning films 'Up' and 'Inside Out.' Currently, she serves as the supervising technical director for an upcoming Pixar Spark Short.
Education and Expertise
Ana Lacaze Jordan studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, focusing on Electrical Engineering and Fine Arts from 1992 to 1997. She also attended Scuola Italiana di Montevideo. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her technical expertise in character shading and lighting within the animation industry.
Background
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Ana Lacaze Jordan moved to the United States in 1992. Prior to joining Pixar, she worked as a researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory for two months in 1995. Her diverse background and international experience contribute to her unique perspective in the field of animation.
Achievements
Ana Lacaze Jordan has played significant roles in various acclaimed projects at Pixar. She served as the key lighting technical director for the Academy Award-winning short film 'For the Birds' and contributed to character shading for the Academy Award-winning short film 'Bao.' Additionally, she worked as character shading and groom lead on the feature film 'Onward,' released in 2020. Her contributions to these projects highlight her technical skills and artistic vision.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional work, Ana Lacaze Jordan enjoys practicing martial arts, baking cakes, and traveling. These interests reflect her diverse personality and commitment to personal growth, complementing her professional endeavors in the animation industry.