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Brenda Chapman (born 1962 or 1963) is an American animator, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and director. In 1998, she became the first woman to direct an animated feature from a major studio, DreamWorks Animation's The Prince of Egypt.
That's the kind of role models most girls around the world had whilst growing up, until one woman stepped into the animation world and changed the narrative: Brenda Chapman. Just like the fierce princess she created, Brenda has always been a go-getter.
Dec 17, 2018 · The film also made history: Longtime story artist Brenda Chapman became the first woman to direct an animated feature from a major studio. It was a role that she initially did not want, but...
Jun 20, 2022 · The universe of "Brave" was the brainchild of the film's original director, Brenda Chapman. This filmmaker, who previously helped helm "The Prince of Egypt" in 1998, planned on making something...
Nov 12, 2019 · In 1987, animator Brenda Chapman was the only woman in the story department at Disney. 25 years later, she made Brave.
Dec 14, 2018 · Two decades ago, she became the first woman to direct an animated film put out by a major studio, The Prince of Egypt. As the film celebrates its 20th anniversary, Chapman tells Bustle all...
Jun 17, 2012 · The character and story were first developed by Brenda Chapman, the film’s initial director. She spoke by phone about what interested her in having Pixar’s first female-driven narrative be about...
