You may not recognize his name, but you will for sure recognize his work. Davy has illustrated films such as Lion King, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, Mulan and Star Wars.⠀
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"The founder of Kendu Films, Davy Liu, was born in Taiwan, the son of a prominent baker. As he later entered school, he earned poor grades in his academic studies resulting in very low self-esteem. He struggled with making straight A’s but was gifted in drawing straight lines.⠀
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His family immigrated to the United States in 1982 where he met his 8th grade art teacher Poppy Kincaid. She discovered Davy’s talent and encouraged him with the words “You can do it”. That following year, Davy was selected as a top 20-award winner in a U.S. national art competition⠀
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This instilled a confidence and passion in Davy that encouraged him to pursue art and later became a fine animator and production designer for Walt Disney Feature Animation, Warner Brother Feature Animation, and Industrial Light and Magic. Davy often recalls what his art teacher told him, “You can do it”. Therefore, Kendu Films hopes to create inspirational and wholesome content that encourages children and families everywhere to have a “Can Do” spirit.”⠀
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Topic Discussed:⠀
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•Teaching Michael Jackson how to draw Simba from Lion King⠀
•The importance of thinking about legacy⠀
•How encouragement can completely transform someone's life⠀
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Links:⠀
Web: https://kendufilms.com/⠀
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kendu-Films-Fan-Club-296124302591/⠀
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This podcast was interviewed, produced and edited by Maxwell Frost | @maxwelljfrost | at @wolfzillaproductions.