On the day Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California turns 100, employees from the studio leave at the end of their work day. An intern converses with Burny Mattinson about the studio turning 100 years old, with M… See more

• Burny Mattinson as himself
• Renika Williams as an intern
• Scott Adsit as Baymax (Big Hero 6)
• Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck … See more

Once Upon a Studio was created spontaneously in preparation for the Walt Disney Company's centennial in October 2023; directors Trent Correy and Dan Abraham discussed ideas during their free time for ap… See more

Once Upon a Studio had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival during the opening day celebration on June 11, 2023. It was also screened for attendees at the Walt Disney Studios panel at … See more

The short received positive reviews from critics, who called it an "emotional and nostalgic experience."
The short became a commercial success and premiered on ABC as a "sustainer" to the networ… See more