Shay Stone is an author, animator, and director with over 15 years of experience in film, television, and gaming. She has contributed to iconic projects, including Disney's Academy Award-winning Encanto, and made her directorial debut with Nickelodeon's Max and the Midknights.

 

Outside of animation, she is the author of Be Better Than You (2021), a conversational guide to self-awareness and personal growth that empowers readers to recognize their unique advantages and elevate their lives.

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Today, Stone is developing original projects aiming to inspire and push storytelling into new territory.