Tom Ellery
Tom Ellery is credited as a Story Artist on Zootopia [2016] and Zootopia 2 [2025], contributing to the development of narrative elements within the animated films. In this role, Ellery works on shaping the film’s plot, character arcs, and thematic structure, collaborating with writers and directors to refine the story before animation begins.
Biography
Tom Ellery is credited as a Story Artist on Zootopia [2016] and Zootopia 2 [2025], contributing to the development of narrative elements within the animated films. In this role, Ellery works on shaping the film’s plot, character arcs, and thematic structure, collaborating with writers and directors to refine the story before animation begins. The position requires translating script ideas into visual and emotional beats that guide the film’s progression.
Ellery also served as a Character Designer on The Princess and the Frog [2009], where the role involves creating the visual appearance, expressions, and movements of animated characters to align with the film’s artistic direction and storytelling needs. The work ensures consistency in character design while supporting the narrative’s tone…
