Ann Brilz

Movies

The Good Dinosaur
Production Manager
An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
Brave
Editorial Manager
Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Mérida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Mérida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Mérida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Mérida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
Toy Story 3
Editorial Manager
Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.
Your Friend the Rat
Producer
Let's face it, rats are not the most beloved creatures on earth. However, maybe this little tale about the history of human and rat interaction will change the world's tune. At least that is the hope of Remy, the star of Ratatouille, and his reluctant brother Emile as they guide us through world history from a rat's perspective. Why can't we all just get along?
Fine Food and Film
Producer
Find out how chef Thomas Keller and director Brad Bird inspire their crews and instill passion and creativity into their work.
The Pixar Shorts: A Short History
Producer
The story of Pixar's early short films illuminates not only the evolution of the company but also the early days of computer animation, when a small group of artists and scientists shared a single computer in a hallway, and struggled to create emotionally compelling short films.
The Inspiration for 'Cars'
Producer
Short featurette about the inspiration behind Pixar's "Cars".
Vowellet - An Essay by Sarah Vowell
Co-Producer
This Pixar documentary short follows Sarah Vowell, who plays herself as the title character, on why she is a superhero in her own way. (This short piece is included on the 2-Disc DVD for "The Incredibles", which was released in 2005.
Chocolate
Producer
Fred the orbiting Russian monkey had tricked Worm into believing the Moon is made of chocolate. When Worm travels to the Moon and finds out it is made of dirt, he vows vengeance on Fred and zooms back to Earth to find him. But Fred has an even-bigger lie to tell Worm.