Mark Dindal

Mark Dindal (born in Columbus, Ohio) is an American effects animator and director, who created The Emperor's New Groove as well as Cats Don't Dance. He worked in many Disney classic projects as an effects animator, and also led the special effects for several classic movies such as The Little Mermaid and The Rescuers Down Under.

Works

7.1

The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

Release Date: 2024-04-30

Department: Art

Job: Storyboard Artist

Character: Sleep App Voice (voice)

Vote Count: 1211

6.5

Wonder Park

A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

Release Date: 2019-03-13

Department: Writing

Job: Story Artist

Vote Count: 704

Restrung

He had always considered making guitars a passion, not an occupation, but in 2007, Randall Wyn Fullmer, an ordinary guy with a cat, turned his lifelong hobby into a full-out obsession. To launch on this adventure, he did what anyone else would do - he quit his high paying job at Disney, leaving behind a successful 20 year career. It seemed to make so much sense at the time! With Disney in the rear-view, Randall launched his self-proclaimed 'Mad Plan' and began crafting small-batch bass guitars full time. From a beginner's electrifying success to near break-down, this is a beautiful, honest and inspirational portrait of a passionate craftsperson who walked headlong into a foolhardy dream. This is a true tale of a life unwound and restrung.

Release Date: 2014-07-01

Department: Art

Job: Art Designer

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.

Release Date: 2006-10-03

Character: Self

The Emperor's New School
7.3

The Emperor's New School

It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.

Release Date: 2006-01-27

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 142

6.4

Kronk's New Groove

Kronk, now chef and Head Delivery Boy of Mudka's Meat Hut, is fretting over the upcoming visit of his father. Kronk's father always disapproved of young Kronk's culinary interests and wished that Kronk instead would settle down with a wife and a large house on a hill.

Release Date: 2005-12-05

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 1272

5.9

Chicken Little

When the sky really is falling and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Together with his hysterical band of misfit friends, Chicken Little must hatch a plan to save the planet from alien invasion and prove that the world's biggest hero is a little chicken.

Release Date: 2005-11-04

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Morkubine Porcupine / Coach (voice)

Vote Count: 3925

6.9

The Sweatbox

Trudie Styler, a documentarian, had been allowed to film the production of 'Kingdom of the Sun'/'The Emperor's New Groove' as part of the deal that originally brought her husband Sting to the project. As a result, Styler recorded much of the struggle, controversy, and troubles that went into making the picture on film (including when producer Fullmer called Sting to inform the pop star that his songs were being deleted from the film). Styler's completed documentary, The Sweatbox, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 13, 2002. Disney owns the rights to the documentary and has not released it on home video or DVD.

Release Date: 2002-09-13

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 27

7.6

The Emperor's New Groove

When self-centered Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his scheming advisor, he is forced to rely on good-hearted peasant Pacha to get back home.

Release Date: 2000-12-15

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Kitty Yzma (voice) (uncredited)

Vote Count: 6812

7.2

Cats Don't Dance

An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.

Release Date: 1997-03-26

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Max (voice)

Vote Count: 190

6.5

The Rocketeer

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.

Release Date: 1991-06-21

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Animation Director

Vote Count: 952

7.4

The Little Mermaid

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

Release Date: 1989-11-17

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Visual Effects Supervisor

Vote Count: 7968

5.6

Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night

Pinocchio and his friends, a glow worm and a marionette, search for a magic music box, putting them in danger from the evil Scalawag and the Emperor of the Night.

Release Date: 1987-08-06

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Animation

Vote Count: 25

6.9

The Brave Little Toaster

A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'master'.

Release Date: 1987-07-09

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Effects Supervisor

Vote Count: 437

6.7

The Flight of Dragons

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so Carolinus, the green wizard decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.

Release Date: 1982-08-17

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Animation

Vote Count: 99

Funko

Plot unknown. Based on the well-known big-headed figures.

Department: Directing

Job: Director

3.8

Luau

A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.

Release Date: 1982-04-03

Department: Visual Effects

Job: Animation

Vote Count: 4

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