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THE AARON BLAISE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM 2025
Description and Overview
In honor of his extraordinary contributions to the fields of illustration and animation filmmaking, the CTN Foundation is proud to announce The Aaron Blaise Scholarship Award. This award celebrates Aaron’s inspiring legacy, his passion for storytelling, and his commitment to nurturing young talent for generations to come.
Aaron Blaise’s career is a testament to artistic excellence and a deep love for storytelling. From his formative years as a key animator and director during Disney’s celebrated animation renaissance, contributing to films such as The Lion King, Pocahontas, and Brother Bear, to his leap into independent filmmaking with Snow Bear, Aaron’s work reflects a unique blend of technical mastery, emotional depth, and a heartfelt connection to wildlife conservation. His mission to "put beauty back into the world" is evident in every project he undertakes.
This scholarship embodies Aaron’s belief in the power of individuality and creative expression. It is designed to provide aspiring artists with the resources and encouragement to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery.
Through this program, young creatives will have the chance to explore their unique voices, embrace their visions, and create work that is truly their own.
Application Opens February 10, 2025
PROUDLY SUPPORT BY
Full Scholarship Awards
Partial Scholarship Awards
Partial Scholarship Awards
- 5-10 Personal Critiques
- Cash Prize
- Complimentary 4-day Premiere ticket to CTNX25
- Exclusive Group In-Person Meetup at CTNX25
- Award Ceremony at CTNX25
- Award is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Partial Scholarship Awards
Partial Scholarship Awards
Partial Scholarship Awards
- One virtual group meeting
- Complimentary 4-day Basic ticket to CTNX25
- Exclusive Group In-Person Meetup at CTNX25
- Award Ceremony at CTNX25
- Award is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Honorable Mentions
Partial Scholarship Awards
Honorable Mentions
- Complimentary 1-day Walk Around ticket to CTNX25
- Exclusive Group In-Person Meetup at CTNX25
- Award Ceremony at CTNX25
The Application Assignment (if applicable)
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MEET YOUR MENTOR AARON BLAISE
Aaron Blaise graduated from the Ringling College of Art with a certificate in Illustration in 1989. Mr. Blaise was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation where he spent 21 years helping to create some of the greatest animated films ever made. During that time Mr. Blaise worked as an animator or supervising animator on “The Rescuers Down Under”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, “The Lion King”, “Pocahontas”, “Mulan” and I was co-director of “Brother Bear” for which were earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. Since “Brother Bear” he has helped to develop several projects but ultimately left Disney to pursue an opportunity back home in Florida to help start up a new animation studio called Tradition Studios where he created “The Legend of Tembo”
